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Zambeef in the News
PRESS STATEMENT
Friday, April 21, 2006
Reference is made to the
Post Newspaper article of Friday, 21st April, 2006 where
there was mention of Zambeef being associated with the Patriotic
Front. Zambeef wishes to state as follows:
- Mr Oliver Irwin is not
the Managing Director of Zambeef Products PLC
- Zambeef is and has
always been a non-partisan public company
- Zambeef is run by a
responsible, professional and non-partisan Board of Directors
- No Zambeef
representative has ever been invited or has had lunch with Mr
Guy Scott.
Zambeef wishes to advise
authorities to take stern action against whoever supplied this false
information which has serious implications on the farming community
and Zambeef in particular.
Zambeef is a company of
integrity and will continue to play its part in the development of
the Zambian economy and the food security of the country. As you
know
Zambeef Products PLC is one
of the most successful agri-businesses in Zambia and is a major
player in the Zambian economy helping to feed the nation, create
jobs and generate local wealth. The company has an annual turn over
in excess of K200 billion.
1.
The largest meat company in Zambia slaughtering 60,000 head
of cattle per year.
2.
Largest feedlotter of quality cattle in Zambia producing
12,000 top quality grain fed animals per year giving out high
quality beef which has earned the company and the country at large
an enviable reputation in the region for quality beef.
3.
Largest chicken producer in Zambia processing 3.5 million
chickens per annum.
4.
Largest milk producer milking 900 cows per day producing 8.0
million litres of milk per annum.
5.
Processes 60,000 hides per annum through its tannery mainly
for export to Europe, China and Far East and generates US$1.2
million in foreign exchange per annum.
6.
Major industrial shoe producer producing industrial footwear
for the local and regional market.
7.
A major egg producer currently producing in excess of 20
million eggs per annum.
8.
Grows wheat, maize, lucerne and soya beans with a total of
2,500 hectares of irrigated crops (39 centre pivots) and a further
1,500 hectares of dry land crops making Zambeef one of the largest
cropping operations in Africa.
9.
Sells high quality meat and processed meat products in a
hygienic and customer-friendly environment through its 82 outlets
throughout Zambia.
10.
Sells chicken and chips in its 7 fast food restaurants called
Zamchick Inns.
11.
Produces 120 tonnes of stock feed per day in its own stock
feed plant for the dairy, chicken and beef operations making the
company self sufficient in stock feed.
12.
Employs 1,438 full time workers throughout Zambia with a
larger concentration in the rural areas. In addition, a large number
of seasonal workers are employed.
13.
The company’s payroll is approximately K14 billion per annum.
14.
Is one of the largest transporters in Zambia with a fleet in
excess of 200 trucks, refrigerated vehicles and tractors.
15.
Reinvestment of K35.6 billion in capital expenditure in 2005.
The company prides itself in
the high level of reinvestment in the Zambian economy every year
resulting in large real growth and thereby helping develop the
Zambian economy and create employment.
Dr Jacob Mwanza
BOARD CHAIRMAN |
