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Hotel Ruch is one of the few hotels in Kampala where a warm welcome and a quiet night's sleep is guaranteed. Being a no-frills Kampala hotel, we pride ourselves on providing quality hotel accommodation in Kampala, Uganda at competitive rates starting from only $50 per night, rates that we believe are very good value for money. Located between Sheraton and Serena Hotels in Kampala Unlike suburb-oriented Kampala Hotels, we are only 5 minutes walking distance from the centre of Kampala with easy access to public transport. And if you are up for an exciting ride into town, just hail one of the famous Ugandan "Boda-Bodas" who are conveniently located nearby. Facilities provided include: Free Wi-Fi MONTE MARIE - Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria FREE fast Wireless Internet Access (WI-FI) 24hr security (CCTV/Guards) Safe Deposit Boxes Air-conditioned Super-Deluxe rooms Ample parking space Mosquito nets provided on request On-site Taxi Service Bar & Garden Uganda Hotels, Wild-life Kampala Hotel "The Bonito" offers a vast selection of beverages including fine wines and whiskies, so lighten up and wind down over a drink in the Bar. Amongst Hotels in Kampala, we are the only Kampala hotel with the serene wild-life themed Uzuri Gardens where you can relax in the midst of the Kings of the Jungle. Outstanding place & people. Highly recommended, will come again. Jeff - Boston Business And for the Business minded, Hotel Ruch offers a Conference room making it the ideal place for Seminars and Conventions in Kampala. In contrast to many Kampala hotels, our rates are rock-bottom so that you can have more cash in your pocket to spend on the various lively sights and sounds Kampala has to offer!

ZCCM-IH envisions to become the company that is proactive at investments. It wants to be the first at identifying investments opportunities emerging in its domicile country of operation, Zambia. "To be Zambia's leading investments company.  We aim to maximise shareholder value with due regard to the interests of all stakeholders. The mission statement above describes ZCCM-IH's overall purpose for its existence. The Company recognises that value can best be created by attempting to maximise joint outcomes/benefits to both shareholders and other stakeholders.    The Company thus undertakes the challenge to attempt to fulfill the needs of different stakeholders ranging from the Company owners, its employees and to a degree, those of the local community. The Company therefore, recognises that its stakeholders include, but are not limited to: Owners (shareholders) Government of the Republic of Zambia in particular Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development , Ministry of Finance , and The Zambian public Investee Companies Banks and other financial institutions Environmental organisations Suppliers.

Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) is a leading integrated copper producer in Zambia. KCM is primarily engaged in the exploration for, mining, production and sale of copper and copper by-products. KCM is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc (Vedanta), a London-listed diversified FTSE 100 metals and resources group with operations in India, Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia & Ireland. KCM aims to be an over 400,000t pa finished copper producer (FY2012: 200,000 tons) in the next few years. Its mining operations are located on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. KCM's fully integrated copper operations include some open pit mines, a large underground mine, leaching plant, a state of the art flash smelter, a modernized refinery and a sulphuric acid plant. Being one of the largest players situated on one of the highest-grade copper seams of the world is one of its most significant competitive advantages. The mines on the Copperbelt were initially owned by Anglo American Corporation and Roan Selection Trust. However, in the early 1970s the mines were nationalised. During the subsequent 20 year period, the government's ownership of the mines was restructured several times. In 1991, Zambia became a multi-party state and the government embarked on an exercise to privatize parastatal companies, including the mining industry. By March 2000, the privatization programme of the largest mining assets was completed. Anglo American reacquired a 51 percent stake in Konkola Copper Mines, which comprised mining operations in Chingola and Konkola, and smelting/refining operations at Nkana. However, in September, 2002 Anglo American withdrew as shareholders of KCM, leaving a restructured company whose main shareholders were again government entities, the ZCCM-IH and ZCI. In November 2004, Vedanta Resources took a 51 percent stake to become the majority shareholder in the company. In 2008, Vedanta Resources increased its holding in the company to 79.4 per cent. Since, its original acquisition, Vedanta has invested over $2.5 billion to upgrade equipment, build new facilities and expand capacity. The investments have increased reserves and resources and increased the life of the mines by over 30 years.  Mining KCM has two operational open pit mines (COP F&D, and Cut II) and two underground mines (Nchanga and Konkola). The largest of the mine assets, Konkola, is the most northerly of the Copperbelt mines and is 26 kilometres from Chingola. The mine has two operating shafts with a third being implemented as the Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP). Sinking of the No. 4 Shaft at KDMP reached its desired depth of 1,500 metres in 2012, while the KDMP mid-shaft loading was completed in April 2010. The Nchanga underground mine is comprised of the Lower Ore Body (LOB) and Upper Ore Body (UOB). Work has started to extract copper from the more complex UOB. The two open pit mine operations exploit near surface ore bodies. The mining operations are heavily mechanized using surface drilling techniques, electric shovel loading and dump trucks. Processing The company has three operational concentrators, two at Nchanga and one at Konkola. The two Nchanga concentrators (East mill and West mill) were recently modernised. At Konkola a new concentrator was commissioned in 2008. A new state-of-the-art flash smelter was commissioned in 2008 incorporating technology from Outotec, Finland. The smelter processes ore from Konkola, Nchanga and other third party concentrate and has a capacity of 311,000t pa. The smelter has benchmark environmental performance as it captures 99.6% of sulphur emissions. The main refinery at Nkana uses electrolysis to process copper anodes to LME A grade copper cathodes. It has been expanded to accommodate the increased anode production from the Nchanga smelter. The Nchanga Tailings Leach Plant (TLP), one of the largest of its kind in the world, processes tailings from the Nchanga concentrators and stockpiled tailings to produce copper. The TLP extracts copper directly to cathodes from concentrate solution using electrolysis. Since inception of the mine, refractory ore from the copper production process was surface stockpiled. KCM has now developed a process to extract copper from this refractory ore stockpile. The company also produces several by-products. Sulphuric acid is produced from the smelting process, which is largely consumed in the electro-refining process with the balance sold to third parties. The new Nchanga smelter also has the capability to recover cobalt from copper concentrates. The company believes this is the only smelter in the world with this capability. The cobalt which comes in the form of a copper-cobalt alloy is sold to markets mainly in Asia. A final by-product of the refinery process is slime, which is also exported. Corporate Information KCM is an important stakeholder in the Zambian economy. It directly employs 8,671 employees and indirectly contracts some 13,087 other employees. The state controlled mining company ZCCM-IH is the second largest shareholder, controlling a 20.6 percent stake in the company. Being the largest private employer in the country the company enjoys a strong relationship with the Zambian government and is a committed partner in improving the economic prospects of the country through the various programmes. The company operates two hospitals and eight satellite clinics. KCM also runs two schools with over 1,900 pupils. It has one of the largest malaria roll-back programmes in Zambia. The company has rolled-out several community health initiatives that include the distribution of 23,000 free eye glasses, the fitting of artificial limbs and undertaking eye cataract operations. KCM is also involved in the sponsorship of four football teams in the top Zambian soccer league. KCM is committed to development of the local communities through various income generating projects. The company has also contributed to various infrastructure development initiatives including the development of road infrastructure and construction of boreholes for local communities.

Based in Lusaka, Zambia, we are a well established, well respected and continually expanding commercial insurance broker providing a wide range of cost effective insurance solutions aimed at both the commercial and private sectors. As an independent insurance broker, with unrestricted access to the market, we are able to source the correct insurance product for our clients requirements at extremely competitive rates.  Linkages & Partners -  Jaradines Lloyd Thompsom UK People's Insurance Corporation of China (PICC) Bank of China Insurance Co. LTD Wills Insurance Brokers - USA Specialized Broking Associates - Australia Chang Cheng Insurance Brokers of China Sinohydro Insurance Brokers Co. LTD - China HRIB Personal & Professional Insurance Brokers - Zimbabwe Indwe Risk Services S.A Gras Savoye Kenya Insurance Brokers Hollard Insurance Brokers, Beijing, China U & ME Insurance Brokers Botswana Pacific Insurance Company of China We aim to attract and retain the most demanding and knowledgeable corporate clients in Zambia. To offer commercial risk solutions to both local and global clients in Zambia, designed to preserve their capital while securing their liabilities. To add value to insurance policies of our clients by providing personalized services with excellence and with passion.

Oasis Lodge is the epitome of luxury and privacy comprising eight fully furnished flats located at the luxurious Airport Residential area, Accra. At Oasis Lodge, our goal is to provide the perfect environment for our guests who are especially desirous of living in a "Home" while on vacation or business trip to Accra. We aim to improve the facilities we offer, our service and your surroundings to ensure you and your family enjoy the very best of both worlds. We understand the difference of just living and living well. Just about 5 minutes drive from Accra International Airport lies Oasis Lodge set along a quiet and secure road. These are the kinds of suites available to guests -a -three bedroom and two bedroom suite, each having a terrace while all three bedroom suites have master suites styled for seclusion while the interior design gives a feeling of space and freedom. An suites are served with dedicated direct telephone lines and fully fitted kitchens. There is also a large swimming pool coupled with a modern gymnasium. Our suites are special indeed, reflecting a quality of life treasured by many and enjoyed by only a privileged few. They are the culmination of a focus of intention which attends, not only to superb design, but also to the quality and richness of materials. All kitchens are fitted with the requisite cookware and the most modern kitchen appliances. Nevertheless guests who are not desirous of doing their own cooking can order meals via our central kitchen. Guests can enjoy their accommodation in a privileged surrounding and with a guarantee that you can get medical attention 24hrs a day if needed. Oasis Lodge is only 2 minutes drive from the prestigious Nyaho medical centre which operates around the clock. Whatever you are looking for on a holiday or a business trip to Accra, Oasis Lodge is sure to whet your appetite; and with so much to enjoy, you will return again and again. On arrival at Accra International Airport, you will be met by our friendly shuttle van which will take you to your luxury suite