LAKE KARIBA - 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY

On the 16th of May 1960, the Kariba Dam was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, with the switching on of the first electricity generators the official opening brought to life one of Africa’s most ambitious projects.

The Kariba Dam was constructed between 1956 and 1960, creating at that time the largest manmade Lake in the world - Lake Kariba.  At the time of its construction, the Kariba Dam was known as “one of the engineering wonders of the world”, a double curvature concrete arch dam wall standing at a height of 128 metres above the river bed and spanning 617 metres across the Kariba gorge blocking the path of Africa’s second largest river – the mighty Zambezi.  The building of the Dam wall created an “inland sea” stretching 280 kilometres in length, covering an area of over 5,500 square kilometres and holding back more than 180 billion tonnes of water.  The Dam Wall is host to two of Southern Africa’s most important electricity generating stations, Kariba North Bank Power Station on the Zambian side and Kariba South Bank Power Station on the Zimbabwe side, between them generating a total of 1,320 Mega Watts of electricity. 

The Kariba Dam has undoubtedly contributed to the economic and social development of Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Southern African Region.  Lake Kariba today is not only the home of one of Southern Africa’s most important sources of energy, the formation of the Lake gave birth to the town of Siavonga, and created a vibrant commercial fishing industry and a continuously developing tourism industry offering some of Africa’s most breathtaking scenery with a diversity of fauna and flora, hotel accommodation, sports fishing, water sports, house boating and a variety of other tourist activities.

The 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Kariba Dam

16th MAY 2010

The month of May 2010 is dedicated as the Anniversary Month for 50 years of Lake Kariba's existence.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS IN SIAVONGA

For accommodation during these events please contact the various hotels, lodges and guesthouses direct - see list provided below:

WEEK-END 1 - 1st/2nd May 2010

LABOUR DAY WEEK-END - (Zambia Public Holiday)

All hotels, lodges and guesthouses in Siavonga will put on their traditional fare during this Public Holiday. Check with the various hotels for information. Public Holidays in Siavonga are normally very popular and visitors should book early to avoid disappointment.

REMEMBER: The Dam Wall flood gates are open and this is a spectacle not to be missed.

WEEK-END 2 - 8th/9th May 2010

CULTURAL WEEK-END

Saturday 8th May 2010 : CRAFT MARKET: MANCHINCHI BAY HOTEL: K20,000 Entrance Fee.

A Craft Market, commencing mid-morning will be held at the Manchinchi Bay Hotel. Both Local and other traditional crafts will be on display and for sale. Come and support your local craftsmen and women and see what they have to offer. An entrance fee of K20,000 per person will be charged to cover costs. Lunch will also be available at an extra cost.

Saturday 8th May 2010: BAREFEET THEATRE COMPANY: LAKE SAFARI LODGE: K50,000 Entrance Fee.

A traditional play depicting the story of Nyami Nyami (the Zambezi River God) will be performed by the the Barefeet Theatre Company. Nyami Nyami is the traditional River God respected and revered by the local Tonga people. This play has been performed in Lusaka and elsewhere by this particular theatre company and has had very favourable reviews.

The performance will commence at 19.00hrs - tickets available at the gate or in advance.

In addition to the theatre group, the performance will be complimented by both local and national Cultural Dance Groups.

For those locals (particularly the young children) who cannot afford to purchase a ticket for the performance, the Barefeet Theatre Company has agreed to do a second abridged performance at the Siavonga soccer ground on the morning of Sunday 9th May. All are welcome to attend this performance.

This week-end promises to be a fantastic week-end for all to enjoy. Come and bring the family and enjoy a great entertaining week-end. Contact all the hotels listed below for accommodation availability.

WEEK-END 3 - 15th/16th May 2010

OFFICIAL ANNIVERSARY WEEK-END

Saturday 15th May 2010 : FORMAL CELEBRATION AT THE DAM WALL:

A formal celebration organised by the District Commissioner's Office and the Siavonga District Council will take place at the Dam Wall. A number of prominent dignitaries will be invited to attend the celebrations which will be accompanied by marching bands and cultural dancing. The Dam Wall flood gates are open which should create a spectacular venue for this important event.

Watch this space for further details:

Saturday 15th May 2010 : DINNER DANCE: LAKE KARIBA INNS: K 100,000 Entrance Fee

A formal Dinner Dance will also be held at Lake Kariba Inns on the evening of Saturday 15th commencing at 19.00hrs. To celebrate the 50 years anniversary, a spectacular night time fire-works display will take place over the Lake in full view of the guests, dignitaries and party goers at Lake Kariba Inns. Advance booking and ticket purchase is required for the Dinner Dance. Tickets are available at ALL the major hotels in Siavonga.

WEEK-END 4 - 22nd/23rd May 2010

MTN SIAVONGA CANOE CHALLENGE

Saturday 22nd May 2010 : THE MTN SIAVONGA CANOE CHALLENGE: EAGLES REST RESORT:

This year sees the fourth Siavonga Canoe Challenge to be held on the Lake. This event, which has grown in popularity over the years will as usual, commence and end at Eagles Rest Resort.

This year the event has been adopted by the Cell Phone Service Provider MTN and the event will be called the MTN Siavonga Canoe Challenge. Due to high Lake levels the Canoe Challenge will again start and finish on the beach at Eagles Rest. All canoes will be inflatables and carry a team of three competitors. As usual, the sponsors will be allowed to nominate two of their own competitors and the third will provided from local volunteers. The teams will begin the event with a le mans start and race non-stop to Lake Kariba Inns approximately 3km upstream. Teams will then have various challenges to meet on their return journey, calling at each Lakeside hotel en route. Judging will be on a points basis with points scored for the quickest time and the most successful challenges completed. The fastest team home does not necessarily mean they are the winners.

Registration of team members will commence on Friday evening 21st May starting at 18.00hrs.

The sponsorship for each team will be K3.0 million which will include the following for each competitor only: branded T-shirts and cap, welcome braai on Friday evening, beach braai on Saturday lunch time, and dinner on Saturday prize giving. Sponsor may bring or send their own advertising banners to be displayed on the beach and during the event.

Entries will be limited to twenty (20) teams given on "first come first served" basis. All sponsorship money MUST be paid in full by 12th May. Sponsors who do not comply with this request may lose their entry and the team place offered to the next sponsor on the waiting list.

The Canoe Challenge will commence at 09.00hrs but all competitors and spectators should be on the beach at Eagles Rest by 08.00hrs on Saturday 22nd May. Spectators will be able to view the event and follow the race from the water on a variety of boats. The Houseboat Bateleur will be available for spectators to follow the race and the boat will leave the beach at Eagles Rest at the start of the race at 09.00hrs. A nominal charge of K20,000 per person will be charged - all money generated from spectators will go the the nominated charities.

All charity funds generated from this year's event will go to the following charities:

Namumu Orphanage Center, a local children's orphanage in Siavonga and

APTERS (Appropriate Paper Technologies) - making mobility aids for handicapped children from paper and cardboard etc

Potential sponsors should contact Karen on 0955 755291 or E-Mail: eagles@siavonga-zambia.com

Click on this link SIAVONGA CANOE CHALLENGE to see the report on last year's event.

 

Sunday 23rd May 2010 : KAPENTA RIG CARNIVAL AND COOK A CHICKEN COMPETITION

This event will take place on the beach at Eagles Rest Resort

KAPENTA RIG CARNIVAL

All owners of Kapenta Rigs are invited to participate in this event. Rigs will be decorated (like a carnival float) and the theme will be anything from the 1960's era. Rigs will be sailed around Eagles bay and the winner judged by an impartial team of judges from outside Siavonga.

Entrance fee for the Rig Carnival will be K100,000 per rig. The winning rig will TAKE ALL entrance fees.

The event will take place at around 10.00hrs and be the "backdrop" event for the cook a chicken competition.

Come on all you Kapenta fishermen - get into the spirit of celebrating 50 years of Lake Kariba.

Decorate your rigs and lets have some fun.

COOK A CHICKEN COMPETITION

Entrance fee K50,000 per chicken

The general rules will be as follows (specific rules to be announced on the day)

  • ALL chickens MUST be raw at the start of the competition - no precooked or marinated chickens will be allowed.

  • Competitors will have a maximum of 4 hours to cook their chicken. Cooking will commence at 08.00hrs and all food must be ready for the judges to taste at 12.00hrs.

  • Spices and flavourings may only be applied after the official start time.

  • Competitors must provide ALL their cooking utensils and equipment. The chickens MUST be cooked ON THE BEACH "any which way" the competitors choose. Charcoal will be available.

A panel of Judges will choose the winners and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

CONTACT DETAILS OF HOTELS AND LODGES IN SIAVONGA

Eagles Rest Resort: Tel: +260 211 511168 / +260 955 755291 or E-Mail: eagles@siavonga-zambia.com
Lake Kariba Inns : Tel: +260 211 253768 or E-Mail: info@karibainns.com
Lake Safari Lodge: Tel +260 211 511148 / 511024 or E-Mail: info@lake-safari.com
Manchinchi Bay Lodge: Tel: +260 211 220220 / 511283 or E-Mail: info@manchinbaylodge.com
Sandy Beach Safari Lodge:Tel: +260 955 824444 or E-Mail: sandybeachzm@gmail.com
Leisure Bay Hotel: Tel: +260 211 511136 / +260 966 765259 or E-Mail: gardengroup@zamtel.zm
Zefa Lodges: Tel:+260 211 511480

 

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DAM WALL FLOOD GATES ARE OPEN

Due to the late rains this season, Lake Kariba has risen to unprecedented levels. This has forced the Zambezi River Authority to prematurely open the spillway gates. As of the beginning of April 2010, the Lake level is 81% full (compared to the same period in 2009 when it was 63% full) and three spillway gates are now open.

This is a spectacular sight and a MUST SEE EVENT for everyone.

Come down to Siavonga and see the Dam Wall at its best.

It may not happen again for a long time !

IT'S BETTER THAN VICTORIA FALLS !

 

 

 

 

 

 


SIAVONGA TIGER CHALLENGE

US$1,000 FIRST PRIZE
FOR BIGGEST TIGER CAUGHT


PLUS MANY MORE PRIZES FOR OTHER CATEGORIES
(Competition Rules will apply - see below)

The Siavonga Tiger Challenge will take place from the 10th to 12th of December 2009.

The event organised by Eagles Rest Resort, is the latest in a series of events organised by the Siavonga hotels in an effort to boost tourism in Siavonga. Other established events are the “Siavonga Canoe Challenge” (now called the “Mosi Canoe Challenge”) and the “Siavonga Power Boat and Jet Ski Challenge”.

In keeping with the name now synonymous with the Siavonga events, the tiger fishing competition will be called the “Siavonga Tiger Challenge”.

The National Sports Council of Zambia have mandated the Zambia Sport Fishing Association (ZSFA) to oversee all fishing competitions in Zambia. This mandate has also been agreed with the Department of Fisheries. The competition will therefore be held under the auspices of the Zambia Sports Fishing Association and will follow the ZSFA General Competition Rules and Codes of Conduct.

Formal registration of entrants will take place at Eagles Rest Resort on the evening of Thursday 10th December with fishing taking place on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December. The competition will start and finish each day on the beach at Eagles Rest and the official weigh-in will take place at 17.00 hrs each day. The prize-giving will take place at Eagles Rest on the evening of Saturday 12th December with a "beach party" to follow.

Entrance Fee for the competition will be K150,000 per rod (maximum 4 rods per boat or per team)

TO BOOK FOR THE COMPETITION please e-mail Peter or Steve on eagles@siavonga-zambia.com giving details of your team including names and e-mail addresses. Please book early as the organisers wish to know numbers in advance of the competition .
Tel: Peter: +260 955 755290 / +260 978 884012 or Steve : +260 955 813799

There is some accommodation still available at Eagles Rest but the Resort does have a large Camp Site for those that wish to camp. Alternatively, accommodation is available at other Hotels and Lodges in Siavonga. Book direct with the hotels.

Eagles Rest Resort: Tel: +260 211 511168 / +260 955 755291 or E-Mail: eagles@siavonga-zambia.com
Lake Kariba Inns : Tel: +260 211 253768 or E-Mail: info@karibainns.com
Lake Safari Lodge: Tel +260 211 511148 / 511024 or E-Mail: info@lake-safari.com
Manchinchi Bay Lodge: Tel: +260 211 220220 / 511283 or E-Mail: manchin@zamnet.zm
Sandy Beach Safari Lodge:Tel: +260 955 824444 or E-Mail: sandybeachzm@gmail.com
Leisure Bay Hotel: Tel: +260 211 511136 / +260 966 765259 or E-Mail: gardengroup@zamtel.zm
Zefa Lodges: Tel:+260 211 511480

ALL competitors should note the following requirements for entry:

All competitors MUST be members of the Zambia Sport Fishing Association to qualify for entry.

Membership of ZSFA can be done on Registration at the competition:
Cost of Membership :
Single Membership (Single Adult) = K80,000 per annum:
Joint Membership(Married Couple) = K100,000 per annum
Junior Membership (under 16yrs) = K20,000 per annum
Membership will be valid for the coming year 2010 (valid to 31 December 2010)

Temporary Membership (non-Zambian entrants) = K50,000

All competitors MUST be in possession of a valid Angling Licence to qualify for entry.

Angling Licenses can be obtained from the Department of Fisheries in Chilanga

All boats MUST registered with Department of Inland Waterways (or a similar certificate from their country of origin)

To register with the Department of Inland Waterways the boat (if a first time registration) must be taken to Inland Waterways Lusaka for inspection.. Make sure there are paddles, life jackets, whistle, fire extinguisher & bilge pump.
Cost is between K135,000 to K180,000 depending on size etc.  Valid for one year from date of issue.
All boats must display a valid vessel registration number.

PRIZES

Biggest Tiger caught (in Kilos) - Individual prize - US$1,000

Biggest Total Catch (Points) - Team prize

Biggest Other Tiger Men (in Kilos) - Individual prize

Biggest Other Tiger Lady (in Kilos) - Individual prize

Biggest Other Tiger Junior (in Kilos) - Individual prize

Biggest Bream (in Kilos) - Individual prize

Biggest Other Species (in Kilos) - Individual prize

Catch and Release (most number of fish)

COMPETITION RULES

Click here to Download Copy of Competition Rules


SIAVONGA ROTARY CLUB

The Rotary Club of Siavonga meets every Monday at 12.30hrs at Lake Kariba Inns, Siavonga.
Any Rotary Club Member visiting Siavonga is welcome to attend.

For more information please contact the Secretary, Siavonga Rotary Club or alternatively
contact:

Anne Moore (President) on Tel: 0955 766653 or

Mr Herman Striedl on Tel: 0955 824444 or E-Mail: sandybeachzm@gmail.com

 

COMING EVENTS

 

 

PAST EVENTS

The Rotary Club of Siavonga held it annual Induction Dinner at Lake Kariba Inns, Siavonga, on Saturday 18th April 2009.

The President Mr Cyprion Chitundu welcomed the Guest of Honour the Minister of Health for Zambia the Honourable. K. Simbao who formally handed over wheelchairs procured by the club to help the disabled in Siavonga.  Six wheelchairs were given to “patients in need” and another four were donated to the Siavonga Hospital for general use.

THE LWIINDI TRADITIONAL CEREMONY

The Lwiindi Traditional Ceremony will take place on Saturday 5th December 2009.

The Lwiindi ceremony, a traditional cultural ceremony to honour the spirits of the ancestors and celebrate the onset of a new rainy season to ensure good rains and a good harvest, is an ancient Tonga ceremony performed every year during late November or early December.  The ceremony is performed across the Zambezi Valley by the Tonga people with ceremonies taking place at a number of Chief’s palaces and ancient shrines.  In Siavonga, the ceremony is performed by the Bagande Royal Establishment of Chief Simamba.

 

 

The Royal Establishment of Chief Simamba named the “BAGANDE” after a species of frog, considered locally to be a delicious delicacy, is believed to have been in existence since the 15th century.  The Bagande Clan had its traditional tribal areas along the banks of the Zambezi River in an area which is now known as Siavonga/Gwena.  The tribal lands and its ancient shrines were swamped by the rising waters of the Zambezi when the Kariba Dam was built in the late 1950’s.  Today, the practicing of traditional ceremonies is in decline due to the pressures of the “modern world” and perhaps one could say “the enlightenment of the younger generations”.  However as the saying goes, “a Nation without culture is a dead Nation” and it is important to keep our cultures alive.  The Lwiindi is an important part of Tonga tradition and Chief Simamba and his Royal Establishment intend to keep the tradition alive through cultural education of both his clansmen and the public at large.  It is intended to make the Bagande Lwiindi a popular annual event and His Royal Highness Chief Simamba extended a warm welcome to everyone who came to experience the cultural traditions of his people.

 

The last Lwiindi Ceremony took place at the Simamba Palace on the 6th December 2008.

The ceremony began with the playing of the traditional drums and dancing at the Chief’s Palace.

The dancing was colourful and vibrant with a number of dance troupes from around the District performing at the ceremony.  The ceremony was well supported by the Chief’s subjects and a number of dignitaries and visitors also enjoyed the event.

 

 

After a brief meeting with his Situtongas to discuss the issues affecting the Chiefdom, the Chief then leads his entourage to the ancient shrine to honour the spirits of the ancestors and the departed former Chiefs.  After appeasing the great spirits the entourage returns to the palace where the celebrations continue with the introduction of guests and the paying of tributes, the giving of gifts and dancing, singing and feasting.

Chief Simamba was grateful to all his people who came to support the ceremony.  He thanked all the distinguished guests and visitors for their attendance and he hoped future ceremonies would not only keep traditions alive but the Bagande Lwiindi would become an annual calendar event and help boost tourism in Siavonga.

The Bagande Clan (a short history)

According to Clan history passed down through the generations, the founder Chief of the Bagande Royal Establishment was a woman known as “Namuzunga”.  Her official tital was “Silvmamba” the English translation of which means “war-like in the defense of slavery” which was prevalent at that time.  During the Colonial times, especially during the re-settlement period in the late 1950’s, the Colonial Administrator could not pronounce “Silvmamba” and the name was changed to “Simamba”.  The title of Chief Simamba is still in use today and is the name used to signify the traditional leader of the Bagande Royal Establishment.

According to tradition, only nephews or nieces are eligible to ascend to the position of Chief of the Bagande Clan.  The Bagande Royal family tree looks like:

1st Chief and founder of the Clan   Namuzunga
2nd Chief   Moonga – nephew to Namuzunga
3rd Chief   Siamalambo – nephew to Moonga
4th Chief   Siapako – nephew to Siamalambo
5th Chief   Siambozi – nephew to Siapako
6th Chief   Siabvlungu – nephew to Siambozi
7th Chief   Chizike – nephew to Siabvlungu
8th Chief   Njoowe – nephew to Chizike
9th Chief   Kapalangve – nephew to Njoowe
10th Chief   Timothy Habeenzu Siavundu – nephew to Kapalangve
11th Chief (Current)   Emmy Moonga – nephew to Timothy Habeenzu Siavundu

Traditionally it was the responsibility of the elders to screen potential heirs to the “throne” and ensure that a fair rotation was achieved throughout the family tree.  The chosen candidate would then undergo ancient traditional rituals and ceremonies in conjunction with the appeasement of the ancestral spirits before being given the ceremonial symbols of office.  Today however that tradition has changed and the list of aspiring candidates is produced and the traditional councilors and village headmen cast their votes to choose the successor to the “throne”.

SIAVONGA CANOE CHALLENGE
THE MOSI CANOE CHALLENGE 2009

THIRD ANNUAL SIAVONGA CANOE CHALLENGE
Saturday 13th June 2009

 

The third Annual Siavonga Canoe Challenge to raise funds for the Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia and the Mukuyu Outreach Children’s Orphanage took place on the 13th June 2009. 

The main sponsor of the event this year was Zambia Breweries (a subsidiary of South African Breweries) and the event promoted their local product Mosi Lager – hence the event became known as the MOSI CANOE CHALLENGE.

The Siavonga Canoe Challenge goes from strength to strength each year and from 18 teams last year, the 2009 event saw 22 teams participating.

 

After unprecedented rains during the recent rainy season, the water level of Lake Kariba reached a seven year high and as a result the race course had to be changed.  The course distance remained the same at 6 kilometres but this year the race started and finished on the beach at Eagles Rest Resort (one of the few remaining beaches not totally submerged by the rising waters).  The 2008 canoe race saw the introduction of inflatable canoes in addition to the traditional fibreglass Canadian style canoes.  The different types of canoes used created some anomalies and some teams complained that they were disadvantaged.  As a result of this, it was decided to level the “playing field” (or should we say “canoeing field”) and all canoes used in this year’s race were of the inflatable type.  Obtaining 22 inflatable canoes was a major challenge for the organisers and thanks go to Safari Par Excellence (Safpar), Raft-xtreme , and Eagles Rest Resort for making their canoes available for the race.  A particular thank you goes to “Grubby” from Livingstone, for helping to persuade the canoe sponsors to allow their canoes to be used and transport them from Livingstone to Siavonga.  A big thank you also goes out to all the other sponsors (see list), the participants and the participating hotels of Siavonga for their generosity and effort in making the event a great success.

As usual, the event began on Friday evening at Eagles Rest Resort with a fish barbeque (food sponsored by Capital Fisheries of Lusaka) and registration of all the participants.  The teams were required to register and sign indemnity forms and the rules of the competition were explained in detail.  Then after a sumptuous meal and a few drinks it was early to bed for the canoeists in preparation for the gruelling day ahead.

On Saturday morning the participants ate a hearty breakfast and prepared for the race.  The canoes were duly inflated and positioned along the front Eagles Rest beach, rules were explained and all participants lined up for the start of the race.  The teams consisted of three canoeists but because of the confusion caused in previous years two paddlers were pre-seated before the race began.  The third paddlers then had to run down the beach, launch their canoe and then they were off to a grand start.

Most teams got away well and the water was tightly packed with canoes jockeying for position at the front of the field.  However it was not long before the race leaders secured their position and the field began to thin out.  The waters of Lake Kariba rippled with the frantic beating of paddles as the canoeists fought the waves created by a plethora of small boats packed with spectators and recovery teams accompanying the field.  The main viewing platforms for the spectators and press following the field were the houseboats “Bateleur” and “Analisa II” courtesy of Eagles Rest and Lake Kariba Inns. 

The first leg of the race was a hard non-stop paddle to Lake Kariba Inns approximately 3 kilometres up the Lake. 

Once at Lake Kariba Inns, the challenges began and the participants then had to roam the land hunting for clues. 

Perhaps one of the most challenging of challenges was a plastic bag given to the teams before the start of the race.  The bag contained a raw egg, a box of matches, and a small fishing hook and a piece fishing line (but no worm).  The challenge was to bring the egg back to finish line hard boiled and also to bring back a live fish.  Only one team came in with the hard boiled egg. Another team figured out the challenge which was to run to one of the hotel kitchen’s and ask the chef to boil the egg.  Unfortunately the egg was only boiled for one minute and when the team got back into their canoe it broke!!!  Three teams actually brought back their live fish but it was suspected that one of them dipped a net into the bream cages at Kariba Inns or Safari Lodge!  Still there were no rules set as to how they achieved their challenge.  The important thing was to arrive back at the finish line with the challenge successfully achieved.

As the second leg of the race proceeded the leaders began to show their canoeing prowess.  In the lead again was the team representing Lake Kariba Inns (the winners of the previous two years’ race).  However, the challenges this year were a bit more demanding and the points system was designed to ensure that everyone had a chance of winning.  Coming home first (which Kariba Inns did) did not secure the winning place, returning with challenges successfully achieved was the secret to success.

As the teams returned to the finish line an enthusiastic crowd was on hand to greet them.

The Results

POSITION
TEAM NAME
TIME HOME
TOTAL POINTS
1ST
LAKE SAFARI LODGE
11.35 HRS
85
2ND
GROUP 3 SECURITY
11.44 HRS
85
3RD
PROFLIGHT12.11 hrs
12.11 HRS
85
4TH
CONSERVATION ZAMBIA / LAFARGE
11.46 HRS
75
5TH
AFRICAST
11.40 HRS
70
6TH
EAGLES REST / CHIT CHAT
11.44 HRS
70
7TH
FRINGILLA FARMS
11.53 HRS
70
8TH
HEART OF AFRICA
11.56 HRS
70
9TH
BURN
12.20 HRS
70
10TH
LAKE KARIBA INNS
11.18 HRS
60
11TH
NATIAZYA GUEST HOUSE
11.27 HRS
60
12TH
ROTARY CLUB OF SIAVONGA
11.39 HRS
60
13TH
GREEN BELT
11.44 HRS
60
14TH
MOSI
11.46 HRS
60
15TH
SIAVONGA KAPENTA INDUSTRIES
11.50 HRS
60
16TH
WECSZ
12.06 HRS
60
17TH
DENNISON MINING
12.10 HRS
60
18TH
ZAMBEEF
11.55 HRS
50
19TH
COKE ZERO
11.56 HRS
50
20TH
HOMENET
12.05 HRS
50
21ST
ZAMBIA SAFARI COMPNAY
11.45 HRS
20
22ND
AFRICAN EAGLE
11.59 HRS
0

The afternoon concluded with a beach barbeque for all the contestants and spectators and a number of on-shore challenges were completed including a tug-of-war between the teams.  There were cries of foul play when the Lake Kariba Inns team tied the end of their rope to a tree to prevent the opposing team from winning.  Since this event was just for the fun of it no-body really seemed to mind.

A colourful prize giving function took place on Saturday evening at the Manchinchi Bay Hotel with prizes presented by the Siavonga District Council Secretary.  The prize giving was then followed by a dinner/dance and the crowd was entertained by the renowned Inthambi Cultural Dance Troup.

 

Sunday morning saw the boerewors cook-out on the beach at Eagles Rest.  Four boerewors makers from different parts of Zambia took part, namely: Buccamore Products; Fringilla Farms; Mac’s Meat Products; and Zambeef;  For the princely sum of K30,000, everyone had the chance to sample the products on offer and vote by secret ballot for the wors of their choice.  The boerewors makers provided their products free of charge and the entrance fee was given to charity – the Lusaka Animal Welfare Society (LAWS).  After a closely contested competition the winner was announced which was Mac’s Meat Products who went way with 2 return airline tickets to the UK – well done Mac.  Coming in a close second was Fringilla Farms.

The third annual Siavonga Canoe Challenge proved to be a great success and thanks go to Marek Patzer for pulling it off yet again.  The organisers also wish to thank all their sponsors particularly Zambia Breweries who provided the bulk of the sponsorship and to Kaz & Peter who provided the local organisation and logistical support..

LIST OF SPONSORS (in alphabetical order)

AFRICAST
AFRICA INSITES
BUCCAMORE PRODUCTS LTD
CAPITAL FISHERIES
CHIT CHAT CAFE & RESTAURANT
COCA COLA (COKE ZERO)
CONSERVATIONZAMBIA.ORG
DENNISON MINING
EAGLES REST RESORT
FRINGILLA FARMS
GREENBELT
G3 SECURITY
HEART OF AFRICA
HOMENET
LAFARGE
LAKE KARIBA INNS
LAKE SAFARI LODGE
LUSAKA ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
MAC’S MEAT PRODUCTS
MANZI VALLEY
NATAIZYA GUEST HOUSE
NEW HORIZON PRINTING
PROFLIGHT
RAFT XTREME
RIVONIA FOODS
ROTARY CLUB OF SIAVONGA
ROONEYS EVENTS HIRE (FOR THE TROPHIES)
SAFARI PAR EXCELLENCE
SIAVONGA KAPENTA INDUSTRIES (SKI)
THE ZAMBIA SAFARI COMPANY
TOURISM NEWS
WECSZ
ZAMBEEF
ZAMBIA BREWERIES PLC

 

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