Zambeef is to spend US $16 million on developing it’s farm in Chieftainess Chiawa’s area.
The company said its dream is to become the biggest feeding company in the sub region in the next 10 years once development of its Chiawa farm estates is completed fully operation.
Zambeef General Manager in charge of the farm Rob Boucher told Kafue district Commissioner Winford Ngoma who toured the farm yesterday that the farm which will have 3400 hectares of land under irrigation will be one of the biggest farms in southern Africa.
Mr Boucher said the company is already in the process of completing the water intake and laying of irrigation pipes from the Zambezi River which will be supplying water to reserve dams on the farm.
He said $2.9 million United States dollars has since been spent on the water intake making it the biggest pump station in Zambia.
Mr. Boucher said 26 centre pivots have been installed and another 24 will be set up by next year to bring the total to 50.
He said the farm is already utilizing 2000 hectares of land where it is growing soya beans, winter maize and wheat.
Mr. Boucher also disclosed that the company this year plans to grow more winter maize from last year’s 940 hectares to 1160 hectares.
He said the farm is happy that it is contributing to the agriculture sector in many ways through food production and employment opportunities for ordinary Zambians.
And Mr Boucher also disclosed that the company will also construct a clinic in Kabwadu area as health services were very far.
He said with the increase in population, it was important that more social amenities are constructed so that people do not cover long distance to access them.
And Kafue DC Winford Ngoma said government is always pleased when investors put up such development as it is aimed at improving the welfare of ordinary Zambians.
Mr. Ngoma urged Zambeef management in the area to develop a cordial relationship with the locals as it was the only way the company will succeed in their endeavors.
He said government was looking into how a contractor can be engaged to repair the Gotagota Bridge which got washed away during the rain so that people can start using it.
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Zamn’gombe – Way to go, moo, moo!!. No ulterior motives, I hope.
This is good news. atlist more job creation for the pipo!
Zambeef is one local company which has been doing so well in terms of expanding their market base! way to go! this means more employment opportunities will be created!
LT Thanks we need to hear more of such reports of Zambia not the gloomy picture we seem to be bombarded with on a daily basis, yet not all hope is lost for Zambia…. essentially balanced reporting is what we need . Zambeef I can only wish you the best
Yes this is a truly and genuine Zambian company making it and listed on the Lusaka Stock exchange with alot of Zambians and institutions owning this stock. I wish I could own more, its just pricey now and the share price has not even blinked downwards for some of us to buy more. I was hoping the price will massively drop with this credit crunch so I can buy more of this piece of company, but boy it has not happened. Anyway, it is a good company. And employees a lot of Zambians. And all their accounts are public. These are the companies you bail out if the economy goes sour on them, not that airline called Zambian whatever seeking a govt bailout and dragging the nation through the mud with their sponsored articles, letter to the editor, interviews and editorials in some local papers
Thats very good Development for the local people (The Gobas) Im sure they are so happy I only hope that Zambeef won’t exploit them as is the case with some current Tourist operators of which Ministry of Labour has to look into that.
Bravo Zambeef. I won’t be surprised if Zambeef becomes the richest local company in Zambia. It has solid managers not companies like ZESCO and Zamtel. Sisala learn from these guys – their meat products are among the cheapest in the country and yet Zambeef is expanding
This is very good news. Zambeef’s economic growth, it’s ambitions to expand and it’s social engagement are all very encouraging signs in these unpredictable times.
We need more company managers in Zambia with a vision to face the future with determination and confidence like Mr. Boucher. Keep it up sir!
Ok too much praise for ZAMBEEF, does anybody have any idea of the Board and management team of this company. I know Dr Jacob Mwanza is the chairman and that is about it. Any further data, just want to know who are the best Zambian managers out there. Looks like this joint is well run
This is indeed the kind of development we need to push our economic development.
ZAMBEEF,NO WORDS THUMBS UP!
Good development indeed but ZamBeef has pathetic conditions of service! eishhh…….