RAIL NEWS

ISSUE No.01 www.zrl.com.zm

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ZAMBIA RAILWAYSAND PUMA ENERGY SIGN FUEL CONTRACT

MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR......................................................

RWUZ PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE................................................................................

ZRL AND LAFARGE INK TRANSPORT DEAL............................................................

ZRL AND PUMA ENERGY SIGN FUEL CONTRACT..................................................

ZRL JOINT MARKETING PROGRAMME..................................................................

ZRL ADOPTS INTER-MODAL INITIATIVE..................................................................

ZRL PARTNERS WITH SMH RAIL OF MALAYSIA......................................................

FORTY SIDE TIPPING WAGONS MANUFACTURED................................................

OUR PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICES........................................................................

PROGRESS ON THE REHABILITATION PROGRAMME............................................

PHOTO FOCUS.......................................................................................................

PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU TOURS THE ZAMBIA RAILWAYS STAND ....................

ZRL PARTICIPATES AT THE TRADE SHOWS..............................................................

TAZARA COMMEMORATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY.................................................

CATHOLIC CHURCH TOURS ZRL............................................................................

ZRL ARCHIVES SECTION DIGITALISED...................................................................

TRAINEE ARTISANS GRADUATES...........................................................................

ZRL SUPPORTS TO KULAMBA KUBWALO...............................................................

ZRL DONATES N’CWALA CEREMONY...................................................................

ZRL DONATES TO ICHIBWELA MUSHI CEREMONY................................................

VANDALISM AND ENCROACHMENT WORRIES ZRL.............................................

THINKING INSIDE THE BOX....................................................................................

ZAMBIA RAILWAYS WINS 7 AWARDS AT THE SARSCO

GAMES IN BOTSWANA..........................................................................................

GOVERNMENT HAPPY WITH ZRL SUPPORT TO SPORTS.........................................

MEET OUR GOLF CHAMPION DENMARK MULAMBO..........................................

KABWE WARRIORS USHERS IN NEW EXECUTIVE...................................................

NEW STAFF APPOINTMENTS...................................................................................

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OUR VISIONTo be the leading bulk and heavy cargo transport company in Zambia and the most

reliable link in the Southern Africa Railway network operating in a cost effective,

efficient and safest manner.

OUR MISSION To provide reliable, secure and environmentally friendly cargo and passenger rail

transport to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

ORGANISATIONAL VALUESHonesty in all our dealings

Loyalty to the company

Team spirit

Excellence

EditorSOMBE LONGWANI NGONGA

CONTRIBUTORSJACKSON NGOMA, NTHEMBE NGALANDE, DAVID MUZI & BENSON NGULA

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MESSAGE FROM THE

MANAGING DIRECTOR

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growth of the business. Dear readers, as I conclude, Zambia In order to further improve our business Railways is committed to ensuring that operations, we must all act as Marketing the railways play a leading role in the Managers so as to take our organization movement of heavy and bulk cargo in to the next level and grow our business the country by operating in a cost through an aggressive market approach. effective, efficient and safest manner. In Furthermore ZRL is positioning itself as addition, once all the projects been government is finalizing the Statutory undertaken are completed, we expect Instrument (SI) to move heavy and bulk to see major improvements of ZRL .tonnage by rail and enable us to increase the budget tonnage. Thank you for taking time to read this The greatest strength of our institution is issue of the RAIL NEWS.that we have good industrial relations. Hence, there is need for management Enjoy reading..and the union to work together in order to mainta in and susta in th i s good Christopher Chiboboka Musondarelationship. As we continue to develop, each day offers new opportunities. Let us meet the challenges first hand and offer tangible solutions so that we can deliver value to our shareholders.There is need for us to exercise good c o r p o r a t e g o v e r n a n c e i n t h e management of our company. We have to be efficient and exercise integrity in executing our functions.

RWUZ PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

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Zambia Railways Limited and Lafarge transport sector in Zambia and beyond. In Zambia have signed a rail transport an effort to meet the ever changing agreement which will focus on an customer's needs,enhanced delivery of production inputs ZRL has come up with a transport model used in cement manufacture as well as aimed at improving efficiency. The deliver clinker and cement products wagon model namely Wagon Monitoring within Zambia and the regional market. and Control System (WAMCO) is Speaking at the signing ceremony, the designed in a way that will enable Zambia Railways Limited Managing customers to have dedicated wagons for Director , Mr Christopher Musonda said all movements thereby improving Zambia Railways was happy to sign the efficiency levels" Mr Musonda said. agreement with Lafarge Zambia to Speaking at the same ceremony, Lafarge transport various commodities such as Zambia Chief Financial Officer Mrs. coal, gypsum, clinker and cement within Chrissie Moloseni said the agreement Zambia and to the neighbouring would create synergies that would benefit countries such as Democratic Republic of both Lafarge Zambia and Zambia Congo (DRC), Malawi and Tanzania. Railways for the long term. He said that ZRL was determined to help Mrs. Moloseni reiterated Lafarge Zambia's p romote Zambia to become a commitment to upholding health and commercial hub in the region and the safety and hence the partnership with ZRL company was positioning itself to help to help reduce risks on the roads.industry to benefit from this ambition.

"Today we continue to have a high fleet of Mr Musonda committed that ZRL would trucks on our roads responsible for both continue to deliver quality services to inbound and outbound logistics, which is customers by adding value to the

ZRL AND LAFARGE INK TRANSPORT DEAL

L-R: Lafarge Chief Financial Officer Chrissie Moloseni and

Zambia Railways Limited Managing Director Christopher Musonda

Signing the Transport Agreement

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L-R: Lafarge Chief Financial Officer Chrissie Moloseni and Zambia Railways Limited

Managing Director Christopher Musonda exchanging documents at the Signing

Ceremony

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in excess of 500 trucks. The pressure exerted on the roads continues to be high as a result of this activity. Therefore, this partnership will relieve some pressure off our roads as it complements other modes of transportation currently in use today and we also anticipate to reduce the

Are you taking a decision on transport safety risk on the road', She said. She

mode to move your goods? further said the agreement would help reduce the cost of road maintenance and promote sustainable development. DID YOU KNOW THAT - Rail transport

enables transportation of bigger quantity "This will not only be a welcome of goods on long or medium distances at development from a maintenance relatively low costs. standpoint as Government continues to

promote const ruct ion of road infrastructure but will also contribute to

Zambia Railways Limited moving huge sustainable development. Carbon

volumes of Zambia's cargo safely at very emission is relatively lower for every tonne

affordable rates.of product dispatched via rail when compared with other modes of transportation that are in use today", Ms Moloseni said.

DID YOU KNOW ?

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ZRL AND PUMA ENERGY SIGN FUEL CONTRACT

R-L:Zambia Railways Limited Managing Director Christopher Musonda and Puma Energy

Zambia Managing Director Yahaya Yunusa shaking hands after the signing of the

transport agreement.

Part of the audience at the signing ceremony

Mrs. Mafunga further urged Zambia Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL), Railways to count on the National

National Railways of Zimbabwe Railways of Zimbabwe for any business (NRZ) and CFM of Mozambique developments. The CFM of Mozambique

Director Commercial Paulo Tarmamade conducted a joint marketing has urged customers in Zambia to move programme in a bid to promote the their bulk cargo by rail on the Beira route.

Beira corridor of Mozambique Mr Tarmamade noted that the railways through interactions with various are a best option in the heavy cargo

movement because of i ts many customers in Zambia. advantages over road haulers.The delegation from both Zimbabwe and

Mozambique combined with Zambia Railways met customers and held promotional talks to market the Beira corridor. The Beira corridor is one of the corridors that Zambia Railways utilizes for the movement of commodities because of its operational efficiencies. Today Beira has handled a lot of fertilizers for Zambia and the aim is to ensure most of these come by rail. Zambia Railways Limited Managing Director Christopher Musonda said ZRL boasts of a good working relationship that it enjoys with other contiguous railways in the southern region, and this can be evidenced by the joint marketing programmes. He said the company will endeavour to support any region efforts aimed at marketing corridors linked to Zambia. Zambia Railways does not work in isolation but it incorporates other key players in the safe movement of goods for customers to various corridor destinations. National Railways of Zimbabwe Director Marketing Elector Mafunga observed that the rail transport business has changed over the years due to a number of factors obtaining on the market. And this therefore means that the approach to wooing customers must change too, if the railways have to survive and increase the share on the market. High levels of flexibility in the rates for movement of cargo should be adopted by railways. Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has

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ZRL JOINT MARKETING WITH NEIGHBORING RAILWAYS

L-R: CFM Railways of Mozambique Commercial Director

of Zimbambwe (NRZ) Zimbabwe Director Marketing Elector Mafunga and Zambia

Railwsays Manager Operations Justine Sikwatwi during the joint marketing programme at

Zdenekie offices in Lusaka

Paulo Tarmamade, National Railways

ZRL adopts the Intermodal Initiative

Bwana Mkubwa offloading Facility- this facility is used to offload

coal onto the trucks for customers that are not rail linked

Mr. Godfrey Fumbeshi Marketing Manager

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Loading of Coal onto the wagons moved by road from

Maamba colleries at Batoka rail siding

Eng. Mwila said so far, work station Zambia Ra i lways preparation and selection of the first 4 Limited has partnered locomotive frames has been completed. with SMH Rai l of "The aim of the rolling stock rehabilitation M a l a y s i a t o is to provide adequate and reliable rolling r e m a n u f a c t u r e stock and locomotives for the haulage of locomotives at its more traffic volumes and movement of

Main Workshops in more passengers" Eng Mwila added.

K a b w e . T h e He further said the re- manufactured

remanufacturing of locomotive is as good as new in all

locomotives which respects except for the lowered cost,

commenced in November 2015 after ZRL which is about 50% of a new locomotive.

signed a contract with SMH Rail of The first locomotive is complete and the

Malaysia is progressing well. second locomotive is above 50% done.

ZRL Technical Manager Projects and Line-The company opted to go with the re-

points Fred Mwila said the Locomotive re- manufacturing option, as a way of

manufacture involves replacement of all equipment renewal owing to the long

sub-assemblies with new ones, except for lead time and the obsolescence of some

the main frame, which has to be re-of the spare parts for GE locomotives

qualified through NDT system and which are over 40 years old. ZRL has a

guarantee the 20 year remaining life. total fleet of forty (40) Locomotives.

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ZRL PARTNERS WITH SMH RAIL OF MALAYSIA IN LOCOMOTIVE REMANUFACTURING

Eng. Mwila

Zambia Railways Limited has embarked

on the manufacturing of side tipping

wagons for the purpose of hauling copper

concentrates and limestone on the

Intermine.ZRL Manager Carriage a n d W a g o n E n g . K e n n e d y Z i t h a i s impressed with the works done so far. "The p r o g r a m m e c o m m e n c e d i n November, 2014 and to date 7 wagons have been produced,

tested and certified for train operations" Eng. Zitha said. He said that ZRL intends to grow the production of the side tipping wagons so as to take full advantage of the movement of lime and concentrates on the inter-mine. "The wagons are been manufactured from the scratch and tailoring them to suit the customer needs for Intermine operations" he said.This project is aimed at responding to the market needs of our customers, who require specific type of rolling stock for movement of their goods.This innovation is been carried out by Zambia Railways at the Engineering Division, Kabwe Main Workshops. Zambia Railways has a total fleet of 2,094 wagons and so far about 91 wagons have been rehabilitated.

Forty Side Tipping Wagons manufactured for Inter-mine Operations

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Eng. Zitha

OUR NEW PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICESZambia Railways has introduced two state of the art trains namely Zambezi and Kafue

Ordinary Passenger Trains that will be traversing between Kitwe and Livingstone twice

weekly.The Zambezi Train has facilities such as sleeper compartments, business, standard and economy classes. Also on board are television sets, music system, showers, flushable toilets, snack coach(restaurant) , air-conditioned coaches and conveyance of various parcels and household goods. The passenger trains with the state- of- the- art facilities still remains the cheapest and,therefore,most affordable to the common person.Zambia Railways is also operating the Commuter Train running between Lilayi and Ngwerere including all the stations between the two areas in Lusaka. This train service is helping the local authority in decongesting the roads in the city. Zambia Railways is also operating the Mulobezi Passenger and Livestock train service.Zambia Railways is determined and committed to improving the social welfare of the people by providing an affordable transport service for passengers. ZRL is currently providing passenger train services to an average of 200,000 people per year.

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Zambezi Express

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Business Class

INSIDE THE TRAIN

Standard Class

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Sleeper

Toilet

Snack Coach

THE PROGRESS ON THE REHABILITATION PROGRAMME

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PHOTO FOCUS

Delegates from railway administrations in the

sub region pose for a photo at the SARA

meeting in Livingstone.

School children on a group education

tour on the train.

Zambia railways sports men and women

during the march past at the SARSCO games.

ZRL women showcasing their skills

at women's day celebration.

The football team at the SARSCO

games.

ZRL Netball team at the Sarsco games.

ZRL managing director Christopher Musonda shares a

light moment with Finance Minister Hon. Felix Mutati at

Nc'wala ceremony.

Trainee artisans at the graduation

ceremony

A model at the show.

Loaded tankers of fuel in the yard.

PRESIDENT

EDGAR LUNGU

TOURS THE ZAMBIA RAILWAYS STAND...

AS ZRL SCOOPS AN AWARD ATTHE KITWE SHOW

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The show was held under the theme 'Innovation and diversity -the answer to the Energy and Copper Challenges'. The ZRL's role in servicing the various economic sectors enabled the firm to bag a trophy in the land transport service category at an Award Giving Ceremony which was officiated by then Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Given Lubinda. Receiving the trophy on behalf of Zambia Railways was the Regional Manager-

PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU LISTENS TO THE REGONAL MANAGER- INTERMINE OBERT GALATIYA AND BELOW SENIOR MARKETING OFFICER(ZRL) WILLIAM LUKHERE AS THEY EXPLAIN THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DISPLAYED AT THE STAND.

Zambia Railways Limited scooped the 1st Prize in Land Transport Service at

the Copperbelt Mining Agriculture and Commercial Show which started

on 1st - 5th June, 2016 in Kitwe.

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Intermine, Obert Galatiya, who expressed terminals to create efficiencies and happiness at the recognition and increase volumes for traffic movement. appreciation of the rail transport service in ZRL Engineering Division at the Main the mining and agriculture sectors. Workshops in Kabwe is in the process of Mr Galatiya said the award is an reviving the manufacturing of various indication that ZRL has made progress in spare parts, furniture and agricultural its operations and its presence on the equipment.market i s being fe l t by var ious Meanwhile the Republican President His stakeholders."We are humbled as a Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu was transporter for coming out first in the Land the Guest of Honour at the exhibition and Transport category. We do not take this managed to tour the Zambia Railways achievement lightly, but this will enable us Stand. And President Lungu was taken to work hard in improving our services to round the stand to appreciate the the public." information displays on the products and He said this year's exhibition gave ZRL an services of ZRL. ZRL Regional Manager- opportunity to showcase its products and Intermine, Obert Galatiya and other services by highlighting some of the stand mangers received the President initiatives that the institution has and took time to explain some of the embarked on in address ing the challenges that needs government's challenges being faced in the mining and intervention. President Lungu assured ZRL energy sectors. ZRL has so far increased management that government will look spur line connectivity to logistics to enable into the challenges being faced by the the accessibility to various cargo for railway firm and possibly find lasting movement unlike being aligned to solutions.traditional traffic. Furthermore, ZRL has developed Rail- Road Intermodal

Mrs Martha Mwanza receiving a certificate of participation from then

Agriculture Minister Given Lubinda at the show

a m b i a R a i l w a y s

Limited participated Zi n t h e Z a m b i a

International Trade Fair and

the Zambia Agriculture and

Commercial Show in Ndola

and Lusaka respectively. The two trade exhibitions gave an opportunity to ZRL to showcase its services and interact with show g o e r s . T h e Z I T F w a s commemorated under the theme 'Enhanced Value Addition for Job Creation’ While the Lusaka Show was held under the theme "Managing Environment for Growth". ZRL came out second in the Best Export Promotion C a t e g o r y . Z a m b i a Railways Passenger Service Unit's Mini Train added color and fun to all the three trade shows in Kitwe, Ndola and Lusaka. The Mini Train is one of the main attraction that show goers look forward to during the shows. Zambia Railways team had a hard time to control the crowds that thronged to the stand to have a ride on the train.

ZRL PARTICIPATES AT THE TRADE FAIR AND LUSAKA SHOW.

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THE MARKETING MANAGER GODFREY FUMBESHISHOWING THE JUDGES THE ZRL MODEL AT THE LUSAKA SHOW

PASSENGER SERVICES OFFICER (PSO) BEAUTY MAZIMBA AIDING PEOPLE TO BOARD THE MINI TRAIN AT THE SHOW

Mini Train queue

DID YOU KNOW ?

DID YOU KNOW THAT- We are able to deliver more than 1,200 metric tonnes of cargo safely at once with our Freight Train Services. That is bulk delivery guaranteed.

Help make our roads safer! Use Zambia Railways

TAZARA COMMEMORATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY... AS ZRL PARTICIPATES AT THE EXHIBITION.

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Mnistry of Transport and Communication Permanent Secretary, Eng. Misheck Lungu speaking during the official opening of the TAZARA exhibition

ZRL Marketing Manager Godfrey Fumbeshi(Right) explains to Transport and Communication PS (in a suit)during the tour of the ZRL stand

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success in their operations" The Catholic Church is Bishop Mulenga said. impressed with the M e a n w h i l e Z a m b i a

rehabilitation works Railways Director Rolling been carried out by Stock Engineer Webster

M t a m b o m a d e a Zambia Railways.p r e s e n t a t i o n t o t h e During the familiarization c l e r g y m a n a n d h i s tour of Zambia Railways entourage on the update facilities, Catholic Diocese report of Zambia Railways of Kabwe Bishop Clement from the time the company Mulenga was happy with w a s r e p o s s e s s e d b y the progress made so far government. Eng. Mtambo by the institution after said ZRL has recorded governments decision to progress in the ongoing repossess it. The clergyman rehabilitation programme was in the company of of the infrastructure and Vica General-Rodgers rolling stock. Kabwiri, Fr. Bartholomew He further pointed out the Mukuka, Ms. Mary Kabinga expected benefits of the and Sr. Winfridah.rehabi l i tat ion project, which includes increased train speeds, increase in the passenger ridership and increased tonnage for freight trains. After the p r e s e n t a t i o n , t h e c l e r g y m a n a n d h i s

"We are delighted to see entourage toured ZRL Main how Zambia rai lways Workshops, the Centralised operations are improving, Train Control (CTC) to and we hope that the f a m i l i a r i z e w i t h t h e institution will continue o p e r a t i o n s o f t h e progressing and recording institution.

CATHOLIC CHURCH TOURS ZAMBIA RAILWAYS

Eng. Mtambo

ZRL staff and the catholic church entourage pose for a group photo

DID YOU KNOW ?

DID YOU KNOW THAT - The Zambezi ordinary passenger train is the most comfortable, Luxurious, a n d s a f e s t m o d e o f passenger transport in Zambia today?

The Zambezi train has Sleeper coachesB u s i n e s s C l a s s CoachesS t a n d a r d C l a s s CoachesE c o n o m y c l a s s coachesBaggage vans

To all traders, tourists, school going children, and the General public, Travel to a n d f r o m K i t w e t o L iv ingstone us ing the Zambezi train.

The train is air conditioned; it has TV sets inside, Music system, restaurant, bar, showers and toilets all under one roof.

When you travel on the Zambezi train, you are assured of safety and security for your parcels, family and friends all the way.

Zambia Railways Limited- The Wheels of the Nation … Guarantees Safety and Business growth

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ZRL ARCHIVES SECTION DIGITALISED

Zambia Railways Limited

has digitalised its records

management system says

Archives Officer David Zambia Railways Limited has reaffirmed its Muzi.commitment in training its human M r M u z i s a i d t h e resource for improved operations of the dig i ta l i sa t ion o f the ins t i tu t ion . Speak ing dur ing the Archives Unit enhances the accessibility graduation of twenty seven (27) trainee of information by the users and also artisans, then Zambia Railways Limited preserves information in a more secured Director Human Resources Davies manner.Mukonkela said for the railway firm to “The importance of the Archives Unit thrive, there is need for a skilled workforce. cannot be over emphasised as it ensures The trainee artisans underwent training in adequate and necessary records are H u m a n R e s o u r c e , S a f e t y a n d captured to meet business needs and Environment, Motive Power, Carriage and also to provide a functional information Wagon, Finance and general operations system that serves and supports the of Zambia Railways. Mr. Mukonkela said operations of ZRL" Mr Muzi said.the company will continue investing in the He highlighted that the process of training of its workforce for a better capturing records is important as it Zambia Railways.provides proper disposal of records and He urged the graduates to apply the facilitates easy retrieval of records in knowledge that they acquired from the active use and minimizes costs for training and therefore add value to the maintaining and storing records.institution. The trainee artisans specialized "The Archives Unit is obligated to establish in different trades were later handed with a records retention and disposal certificates at a colourful graduation schedules for its records to ensure ceremony held at Tuskers Hotel in Kabwe. systematic planning and order ly Some of the artisans are electricians, implementation of records disposal after heavy duty operators, plumbers, etc.records have been kept the right length of Zambia Railways Head Training Harry time" he said.Siame said the training programme for The Zambia Railways Archives Section employees is an ongoing undertaking. Mr. was established in 2003 after the Siame further added that it is important concessioning of Zambia Railways that the trainees are inducted so that they Limited. This section is headed by the understand the general operations of the Archives Officer (Archivist). The Archives company.Unit is responsible for designing an

information system, file management system, collects, stores, analyze , research and disseminate functional information to the staff for their functional use and student researchers. Another function is to formulate and prepare retention schedules and enforce good standard records management practices, devise and implement records management policy.

T R A I N E E A R T I S A N S

GRADUATE

An artisan receiving a certificate from then

Director Human Resources - Davies Mukonkela

Mr. Muzi

Z A M B I A R A I L W A Y S SUPPORTS TO KULAMBA KUBWALO CEREMONY

Z A M B I A R A I L W A Y S DONATES TO N'CWALA CEREMONY

Speaking at the ceremony, the Republican President, Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, said government believes that traditional leaders are powerful partners in enhancing national development and unity in the country. President Lungu said

Zambia Railways Limited has pledged this in a speech read on his behalf by

continued financial and material support Central Province Minister Hon. Sydney

to traditional ceremonies in the country. Mushanga who graced the ceremony.

Zambia Railways Limited Director Finance He further said government remains firmly Ms Chungu Sikazwe said the company committed to the development, attaches great importance to Corporate promotion and preservation of the dignity Social Responsibility(CSR)programmes of our traditional heritage. Meanwhile such as traditional ceremonies. S e n i o r C h i e f M u k u n i N g ' o m b e congratulated His Excellency Mr Edgar

Chagwa Lungu on his re-election as sixth President of the Republic of Zambia.The Senior Chief wished the Republican President good health, wisdom and G o d ' s g u i d a n c e a s h e s t e e r s development in the country. Senior Chief Mukuni Ng'ombe said this in a speech read on his behalf by Senior Chief Chamuka of Chisamba. Kulamba Kubwalo is a traditional ceremony where

"We have a responsibility as an institution all Lenje Chiefs of Central Province and

to plough back in the communities where their subjects come together to celebrate

we are operating by providing financial between September and October to

and material support through CSR thank their God and pay homage to their

activities" Ms Sikazwe said. Senior Chief Mukuni Ng'ombe for the

Ms Sikazwe said this after presenting gifts good harvest and protection and to seek

to His Royal Highness Senior Chief Mukuni good guidance for the next years to

Ng'ombe at the Kulamba Kubwalo come. This traditional Ceremony is a

traditional ceremony of the Lenje celebration of a good harvest of millet,

speaking people of Chibombo district cassava, sweet potatoes and maize.

which was held on 15th October, 2016 at the Likonde Lyaba Nkanga Shrine.

Zambia Railways Limited is happy with the

country's preservation of culture through

traditional ceremonies. Zambia Railways Limited Managing Director Mr. Christopher Musonda said traditional ceremonies play an important role in uniting the people and

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Hon. Mushanga (in blue shirt) and senior chief Mukuni Ng’ombe

(second from right) arrive at the Likonde lyaba nkanga shrine

ZRL Director Finance Chungu Sikazwe presents gifts

to senior chief Mukuni Ng’ombe (not in picture)

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ZRL Managing Director Christopher

Musonda dancing with Impis

President Lungu

Paramount Chief Mpezeni (Centre)

Z R L D O N A T E S T OI C H I B W E L A M U S H ITRADITIONAL CEREMONY

continue rendering support to traditional The ceremony was characterized by ceremonies as a way of preserving our entertainment from various traditional culture and history."He said. dance groups and there was a Mr. Lungu said this after presenting gifts to performance depicting the way of life in Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Serenje at the village much to the satisfaction of the the Ichibwelamushi Traditional Ceremony audience. The Ichibwelamushi Traditional of the Lala and Swaka people of Ceremony is an annual event which is Chitambo, Mkushi, Luano, Kapiri Mposhi held in the Central Province of Zambia.and Serenje districts which took place on 8th October, 2016 at Chalata Arena.

Officiating at the ceremony, Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga said government is committed to ensuring that the country's rich traditions are preserved. Mr. Mushanga further said that traditions help in shaping society with good morals and the importance cannot be overemphasized. The Minister toured the stands where traditional foods where displayed showing the locally prepared beer known as 'katata' and 'katubi' as well as locally grown crops.

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DID YOU KNOW ?

1. DID YOU KNOW THAT - Zambia Railways Limited has various wagon types like Covered wagons/ General Multi- purpose open wagons/ Flat wagons for containerized cargo/& tankers … to meet your specific cargo transportation needs.Our wagons are safe/ secure/ suitable / and versatile for your specific transport needs.

2. DID YOU KNOW THAT - Zambia Railways Limited is able to move your traffic to and from the following ports within the region

- Port of Durban- Port of Richards Bay- Port of Beira- Port of Maputo- Port of Dar-es-salaam- Port of Nacala

Hon. Mushanga (in black jacket) dancing

Manager Human resource Reuben Lungu (kneeling down)presents

gifts to chieftainess Serenje

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VANDALISM AND ENCROACHMENT WORRIES ZRL

Are you taking a decision on transport mode to travel or move your goods?

DID YOU KNOW THAT-Rail transport is the safest mode of Transport in Zambia and that it helps decongest roads?

"Save Lives! Use Zambia Railways Limited Freight and Passenger Services for a better Zambia".

DID YOU KNOW ?

A derailment scene

Mr. Kapinga

THINKING

INSIDE THE BOX

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By Eng. David K. Chipusu

- BEng MIEZ

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RAIL SPORT

SARA Vice President Christopher Musonda

giving medals to ZRL chess players

ZAMBIA RAILWAYS

WINS 7 AWARDS

AT THE SARSCO GAMES

IN BOTSWANA L: SARA Executive Director Babe Botana introducing ZRL Managing

Director Christopher Musonda (Standing)

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GOVERNMENT HAPPY WITH ZRL SUPPORT TO SPORT

DID YOU KNOW ?

DID YOU KNOW THAT -T h e Z a m b e z i Ordinary train is air conditioned; it has TV ins ide, Mus ic s y s t e m , D i n i n g , K i t c h e n , restaurant and bar, showers, toilets, all under one roof.

DID YOU KNOW THAT- Zambia Railways Limited runs goods train services from Chipata through Malawi to Nacala port in Mozambique?

Central Province deputy Permanent Secretary

Felix Mangwato giving a shield to the golf

champion Denmark Mulambo

ZRL Managing Director Christopher Musonda

teeing off at the golf tournament

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KABWE WARRIORS USHERS IN NEW EXECUTIVE

MEET OURGOLF CHAMPION

DENMARK MULAMBO

Dingwall

NEW APPOINTMENTS

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Mr. Vyonsi Manda has been appointed

as Director Operations.

Mr. Clyde Siamachoka is the new Director

Human Resource and Administration.

Mr. Joel Siwale is the new Manager

Procurement and Supplies.

Mr. Francis Lwanga is the new Director

Marketing.

HEAD OFFICE

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ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED

LUSAKA OFFICELusaka Railway Station

Off Dedan Kimathi RoadP.O.Box 35091

Lusaka

LIVINGSTONE OFFICELivingstone Railway Station

Mosi-oa-tunya roadP.O.Box 60400Tel: 03 -321010

Livingstone

NDOLA OFFICENdola Railway Station

President Avenue NorthendP.O.Box 70364

Ndola

KITWE OFFICEKitwe Railway Station

Oxford RoadP.O.Box 20201Tel: 02 -222757

Kitwe

CHIPATA OFFICEChipata Railway StationOff Kalindawalo Road

P.O.Box 510498Chipata

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