Businesses in Solwezi Zambia

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Davis and Shirtliff
Pumps and equipment
Lusaka +6
Davis & Shirtliff provides the region with a wide selection of water pumps for different applications. The extensive range includes pumps from leading world manufacturers. This company's expertise is in the supply of borehole equipment, including quality pumps from Grundfos, Pedrollo, Dayliff and others.
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Davis and Shirtliff
Power generation
Lusaka +6
Davis & Shirtliff is a well-established company offering electric, petrol and diesel-powered generators for a wide selection of uses, ranging from small domestic to large institutional applications. In addition, they provide engines suitable for powering water pumps. The company has four branches in Zambia.
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Davis and Shirtliff
Water treatment and Sanitation
Lusaka +6
Davis & Shirtliff offers cost-effective water treatment solutions for domestic and commercial purposes, dealing with suspended solids, salinity, hardness, trace elements and bacteria. It works with world-renowned suppliers including Dow and So-Safe. It also supplies specialized chemicals for use in water treatment systems.
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Davis and Shirtliff
Swimming pools
Lusaka +6
Davis & Shirtliff is well known in the region for its extensive range of high quality swimming pool equipment – from the company's own-brand Dayliff range of quality fibreglass products and chemicals to internationally sourced pumps, fittings, lights and accessories. Davis & Shirtliff has a qualified team that is always ready to help.
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Davis and Shirtliff
Solar products
Lusaka +7
Davis & Shirtliff is a leading renewable energy company, with a presence in Zambia and other African countries. Sourced from international manufacturers, their renewable energy products include solar panels, water heaters and pumps, wind generators, lighting, batteries, inverters and controllers.
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Trident College Solwezi
Secondary school
Solwezi
The College is suitable for boarders and day students and is built upon academic spirit, innovation, great teaching and coaching and a real sense of care for the individual. The facilities are great and the teachers and support staff are outstanding, making the perfect environment for children to thrive in and fulfill their potential.
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Sentinel Kabitaka School
Pre-schools
Solwezi
Early learning years at Sentinel School Kabitaka Pre school sets the standards that all early school years need to ensure that children learn and develop well. It ensures children are kept healthy and safe while the children gain the knowledge and skills they need to start school and are fully prepared for the coming primary schooling.
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Sentinel Kabitaka School
Primary schools
Solwezi
Sentinel School Kabitaka Primary School teaches literacy, numeracy and science and has a bespoke curriculum for humanities. The school ensures that history and geography lessons relate to Zambia. The primary achievement is to help individuals to discover their own passions and interests, adding a new dimension to their lives.
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Sentinel Kabitaka School
Secondary schools
Solwezi
Sentinel School Kabitaka offers the Cambridge curriculum, along with IGCSEs. A vibrant and balanced co-curricular programme that encompasses sport, music, art, drama and many other activities. It offers a culture of creativity, innovation and excellence and provides opportunities for service to others, self-reliance and leadership.
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Sonar International Ltd
Steel supply
Lusaka +2
Sonar International distributes high quality certified steel from South African mills ArcelorMittal, Highveld, Scaw and Cape Gate, as well as steel manufactured by Universal Mining in Kafue, Zambia. Steel can be cut or bent to customers' requirements. Roofing coils and roofing sheets are also available for distribution.
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Buffalo Bicycles
Bicycle sales
Lusaka +26
Buffalo Bicycles have been specifically designed for rough Zambian roads. The technical staff at the assembly plant are professionally trained and offer excellent after-sales services. The bicycles are made from heavy gauge steel. Each bicycle offers complete reliability and safety with a strong rear rack/carrier.
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Sonar International Ltd
Roofing materials
Lusaka +2
This company supplies galvanised Chromadek, Bond-Deck and Spandeck roofing systems. Sonar International also provides a wide selection of accessories including coils, sheets, ridges, vents, galvanised wire and sisalation. This company's team possesses the knowledge and experience to help each client with their purchase.
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Buffalo Bicycles
Buffalo Bicycle parts and accessories
Lusaka +26
Working with World Bicycle Relief, this company distributes a huge range of Buffalo Bicycle parts and accessories including tyres, tubes, brakes, rims, saddles, chains, pedals, handlebars, frames, forks and sprockets. When parts need replacing, make Buffalo Bicycles your one-stop-shop, they stock bike parts to fix any problem.
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Sonar International Ltd
Structural steel engineerng
Lusaka +2
Sonar International is a professional structural steel engineering company for light and heavy steel structure design, manufacture and installation. The Sonar team work on large steel structures such as warehouses and agricultural produce stores, which must endure stresses and pressures from human use and environmental conditions. Committed to delivering excellent workmanship, Sonar International has invested in advanced machinery and constantly explores new design concepts, structure types and raw materials.
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With the policy owner being an employer or organisation, this is a single contract that covers a group of employees. Providing life insurance cover to employees lets them know that they are a valuable part of a company – and so are their families. Prudential Life Zambia offers employer sponsored life plans and credit life assurance.
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Prudential Life Assurance Zambia
Medical insurance schemes
Lusaka +10
Prudential Life Assurance Zambia offers a wide selection of health care solutions for companies to offer their employees. Medical insurance schemes offer financial protection by guaranteeing future health care bills to be settled within the limits given to the insured over a 12-month period. Prudential has also partnered with Medland Hospital in Lusaka to offer the Medland Individual Hospital Plan.
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Prudential Life Assurance Zambia
Personal life insurance
Lusaka +10
Prudential Life Zambia's range of personal life insurance products are well spread to suit the basic protection needs of every customer. Each product is designed to be able to provide the customer with protection, offering peace of mind with regards to the provision of individual protection needs.
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Prudential Life Assurance Zambia
Travel insurance
Lusaka +10
Overseas travel insurance offers great benefits, ranging from medical expenses cover in the event of an unexpected illness or accident, pay-outs for travel delays and lost property during travel. Prudential Life Zambia gives travellers peace of mind knowing that they are covered by a plan that meets their unique travel insurance needs.
City Drive Rent a Car
Car rental
Lusaka +3
Vehicle rental options at City Drive Rent a Car include fully equipped 4x4's, a replacement vehicle service and corporate leases. Whether you are a first time tourist visitor or a business traveller looking for a convenient mode of transport, this company has the right car and rental option for your travel needs
Get a loan to help consolidate your debt, pay for education or assist with home improvements. First National Bank Zambia makes it convenient and easy to borrow the money you need to reach your financial goals with their range of loans First National Bank Zambia works with individuals and businesses.
Mount Meru Petroleum Zambia Ltd
Petroleum oil marketing
Lusaka +36
As one of the leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Zambia, Mount Meru Petroleum Zambia supplies petrol, diesel, kerosene, HFO, Jet A1, LPG, LSG, lubricants and bitumen to companies in various industries. This company is committed to providing the highest quality of professional services to its clients.
Mount Meru Petroleum Zambia Ltd
Petrol stations
Lusaka +36
Buy high quality petrol, diesel, Kerosene as well as a wide selection of lubricants from Mount Meru Petroleum Zambia's filling stations located around the country. Their petroleum undergoes strict and regular laboratory control, and is compliant with the regulations set by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) and Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS).
Mount Meru Petroleum Zambia Ltd
Haulage & Logistics
Lusaka +36
With a modern fleet of over 30 tankers, Mount Meru Petroleum Zambia can transport its range of petroleum products to any part of Zambia. All tankers are approved by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) and Zambia Weights and Measures Agency (ZWMA).

Solwezi

Solwezi in Zambia might be perceived as a dusty little town but it is most definitely on the rise. It is one of seven districts in North Western Province and the provincial capital.Solwezi is attracting international interest mainly for its mining opportunities. Fueled by the international interest, there is of course serious local interest! People are attracted to the growing town of Solwezi for employment and business opportunities. There is an extensive range of construction work taking place, mainly catering to the business travel sector, with many hotels, lodges and guest houses springing up.

Solwezi, Zambia and the mining industry

Kansanshi mine is in Solwezi, Zambia. It is the largest copper mine in Africa with two open pits, mainly producing copper and gold. The Kansanshi mine is owned and operated by a First Quantum subsidiary, Kansanshi Mining PLC.

Kalumbila Mine is the newest mine in Solwezi, Zambia. It is also known as the Trident project which is made up of the Sentinel mine and the Enterprise nickel project. It is also owned and operated by First Quantum Minerals which approved its construction in 2012. Construction of this Solwezi mine was completed in 2014 and the first production of minerals was achieved in 2015.

The Lumwana mine in Solwezi, Zambia is operated by Barrick Gold corporation which produced 287 million pounds of copper in 2015. It also produce cobalt, gold and uranium. Although Lumwana Mine was discovered in 1961, no serious mining was done there until Equinox Minerals Ltd became involved in 1999. Equinox was then bought by Barrick Gold.

Solwezi transport

Airports servicing Solwezi in Zambia are in Solwezi and Mwinilunga. There is the T5 main road and a new railway line is planned. This will be a 290km long new railway line connecting Chingola to the Solwezi mines, Kansanshi, Lumwana and Kalumbila. The idea is to provide better transport of minerals within Zambia.

Solwezi growth sectors

After the reopening of Kansanshi and Lumwana mine, Solwezi is attracting other sectors to the area. With the high growth population, Solwezi boasts growth opportunities for:

  • Construction - Solwezi has shortages of houses, schools and shops
  • Retail - in fact the construction of Solwezi City Mall, will be Zambia’s largest mall
  • Financial institutions - like banks and insurance
  • Education - there is a shortage of schools

Solwezi people

According to the national census in 2000, Solwezi has a population of around 266,000 people. The largest tribe in Solwezi is the Kaonde but there are also large numbers of people from the Lunda and Luvale tribe. Solwezi has a growing mix of people from all over Zambia, surrounding African countries and international countries.

Solwezi attractions

There are two main attractions in Solwezi. The Kifubwa Stream Rock Shelter has engravings dating back to the late stone age inhabitants of Solwezi. The second attraction is the Mutanda River with Mutanda falls and rapids.

Solwezi businesses

There are many established businesses in Solwezi. You can view some of them above.