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ested in the land and associated resources. Howev-
er, plans to expand plantations in the North Western
Province are currently underway, which is a far more
feasible undertaking that it would enable ZAFFICO
to continue to meet the wood demands of new mines
in the area. ZAFFICO’s forest plantations will con-
tinue to efficiently and sustainably manage the sup-
ply of quality wood and wood products for local and
export markets for years to come.
ZAMBIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS
Mukelebai
Executive Director
Lechwe House, Freedom Way South End
PO Box 50259, Lusaka
Tel: +260-211-231385 / 227075 / Fax: +260-211-238483
zabs@zamnet.zm
The Zambian Bureau of Standards (ZABS) seeks to
develop Zambian Standards and enforce their use.
It is an organization that seeks to increase standardi-
zation, the formulation of standards, quality control,
quality assurance, inspections of trade goods, the
certification processes, and is working towards the
removal of particular technical barriers to trade. One
of ZABS primary objectives is to facilitate the ex-
amination and testing of commodities, materials and
substances from which products may be manufac-
tured, processed, or traded. ZABS has also serves
as the provider of pre–export inspection programs.
The Zambia Bureau of Standards helps create na-
tional standards, which serve as minimum require-
ments for products or services in the country, and
in the process, facilitate the ease of which business
can be conducted by increasing consumer, inves-
tor and overall public confidence and satisfaction.
ZABS also implements standards through the Certifi-
cation Mark Scheme, whereby good quality products
conforming to Zambian Standards are given a mark,
which serves as a mark of assurance to the buyer of
that product that it has been produced under a strict
quality control/quality assurance system approved
by the Bureau.
The ZABS Documentation and Information Centre
is a significant source for information, as it houses
a large collection of standards and technical regula-
tions issued by international, regional and national
bodies of standards. ZABS is also an ISO member
and serves as a selling agent in Zambia for foreign
and international standards. ZABS and its Docu-
mentation and Information Centre are invaluable
sources of information for businesses and investors.
ZAMBIAN BREWERIES PLC
Pearson Gowero
Managing Director
Plot No. 6438 Mungwi Rd.
Heavy Industrial Area
PO Box 31293, Lusaka
Tel: +260-211-241777
pearson.gowero@zm.sabmiller.com
www.sabmiller.com
The Zambian Breweries Group (ZBG) produces and
distributes beer and soft drink beverages. These in-
clude four different beers: Castle, Mosi (ZBG’s flag-
ship Brand), Rhino and Eagle. Mosi and Castle are
the most popular and most widely distributed brands
of beer in Zambia. The carbonated soft drink brands
under ZBG include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola light, Fan-
ta, Sprite and a variety of sodas of the Schweppes
brand. The brewing and soft drink production pro-
cesses occur at three locations throughout the coun-
try in Lusaka (beer and Coke products), Kitwe (soft
drinks), and Ndola (exclusive brewing operation). In
2009 ZBG introduced to the Zambian market several
new beverages, such as Mosi Gold Export Lager
(building upon the flagship Mosi brand), Burn (a new
energy drink), Carling Black Label, Grolsch Premium
Lager, Coca-Cola Zero, and Minute Maid juices.
In addition to the expansion of products more than
K500 billion was invested by ZBG to install new
packaging lines, water treatment facilities, and fer-
mentation cellars, along with a back-up power gen-
eration plant to ensure uninterrupted production to
meet the demand for their products.
ZBG heavily invests in the wider Zambian communi-
ty through its own initiatives. It strives to assist Zam-
bian communities through its support of local and in-
ternational programs helping to address HIV/AIDS in
the country and also plays a huge role is supporting
local and national sporting events tournaments. ZBG
has engaged in noteworthy efforts to locally source
its ingredients and materials, to stimulate the growth
of local industries and indirectly create more jobs.
The Zambian Breweries Group is the clear leader of
the Zambian beverage industry, and also plays an
important role in contributing to the wider Zambian
economy.
The Zambian Breweries Group offers a wide range
of affordable high quality beverages to Zambian con-
sumers and is well positioned to continue supplying
the market with good value products that meet the
consumer’s expectations.