Short Courses in Hospitality and Tourism
On Thursday 14th June Clare and Alastair attended the launch of Short Courses in Hospitality and Tourism at LIBES, http://www.libescollege.edu.zm. With tourism being central to the Livingstone economy it is good to see initiatives like this.
EDBI Conference – Livingstone
May 15-19th, Clare attended the “Ease of Doing Business Initiative (EDBI) Conference” at the Avani Hotel, Livingstone; http://www.edbiafrica.org/zambia/about-edbi/. She was supporting Victor Njakwa and his Chitenge Shoes business who were exhibiting throughout the conference.
Better business opportunities in Macron’s France?
On 14/15 May, Alastair was in Paris for a QALIS meeting (https://www.qalis.eu/?page_id=51) and for a series of discussions with policy experts on prospects for the Macron presidency. He also took time out to support his daughter Carolyn and her fiancé, Carlos, who are about the launch themselves into a series of 12 Stand-Up Paddle-Boarding (SUP) marathons on their home-made (from plastic water bottles) boards to raise awareness of the huge problem of plastic in the ocean. The photo is from the SUP regatta on the Marne in which they were participating.
Working with Yaleo
Clare has been working with Yalelo, Zambia’s largest Tilapia fish farm. The relaunched website includes creative recipes for Zambians. For information on where to buy tilapia; www.yalelo.com
Legal Indaba
In April 2017, Alavan provided pro bono advice on attracting advertising revenue for the relaunch of the Zambian legal journal Legal Indaba. http://www.legalindaba.org/
Chitenge Shoes – local manufacture
Victor Njakwe is a skilled leather worker based in Livingstone. Clare has been assisting him as he develops his business. This has included some training in pricing and general finance, helping in the design of his product for the tourist market and identifying sales opportunities.
Bajaj Bikes in Zambia
Alavan assisted in the successful raising of a short-term loan for Bajaj Zambia https://web.facebook.com/BajajZambia/?_rdc=1&_rdr.