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Involvement in several hydroponic and open-field
farming initiatives have also been an area of focus
for Sun International Zambia. An onsite, hydroponic
greenhouse and propagation house at the resort ex-
tends to two farming blocks for the blind in Linda and
Mapenzi (more than thirty households of 4-6 people
each), one farming block of 5 acres for widows and
for women with HIV/AIDS in Nsongwe, in addition
to the women’s mushroom growing project in Mar-
amba. The agricultural project also encompasses
about 387 small-scale farmers spread across Living-
stone. A local farmer’s market project has also been
initiated by the Sun International Group to empower
local individual farmers to develop their agro busi-
ness. Farmers from around the Livingstone area are
encouraged to grow various fruits and vegetables
and supply them to Sun International Zambia. Farm-
ers bring their produce to Sun International Ware-
houses from which they are purchased; excess pro-
duce is sold to nearby lodges and individuals. This
program supports over 300 small-scale farmers.
Other initiatives include an earth worm farm project
with the objective of managing organic wasted from
both the Zambezi Sun and The Royal Livingstone
Hotels. Located on the resort’s premises, the farm
has approximately 60,000 composting earthworms
that feed on a variety of decomposing organic waste
and harmful bacteria to produce nutrient enhance
soil, with no negative environmental impacts what-
soever.
The Sun International Zambia in partnership with
Agribusiness in Sustainable African Plant Products
(ASNAPP) has developed a 2,500 square metre
vegetable garden at St. Joseph’s hospice. St. Jo-
seph’s hospice was established to provide physical,
material, spiritual, and emotional support to the ter-
minally ill. The garden provides a stable source of
fresh vegetables and income from the sale of excess
produce. This income can then be used to acquire
equipment and material needed at the hospice. This
initiative has enhanced the self-sustainability of the
hospice. ASNAPP is also providing training in gar-
dening, so that the hospice can produce high quality
produce and high yield crops.
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Durban, 4000, South Africa
Tel: +27-031-310-6900
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