Shiwang'andu's Potential

  1. Beef cattle ranch integrated with small Livestock
  • Title of Project: Establishment of a Beef cattle ranch integrated with small Livestock (Goats and Sheep) and associated value addition facilities in Chipindo area of Shiwang’andu District.
  • Address: Shiwang’andu District
  • Project Typology: Establishing and implementing the project through a Private-Public Partnership arrangement
  • Project Scope: The project will take the following processes to arrive at the desired output; Development of a new Project, Purchase of new machinery and equipment, Establishment of storage and distribution/sales outlet
  • Other Collaboration Sought: The project would seek collaborations in the following areas to ensure successful implementation; Market access (Domestic or International buyers), Access to production materials and components, Technology and know-how expertise, Joint research & development
  • Project Strengths
    • The following are the strength that will ensure a successful implementation of the project;
    • Favourable climatic conditions
    • Availability of land, water and natural pasture
    • Availability of ready market for beef products
    • Fewer livestock diseases
    • Easy access to road networks as the district is centrally located
    • Artificial insemination Centre under construction to improve breeds

 

  1. Irrigation system for rice and wheat production
  • Title of Project: Establishment of an irrigation system for rice and wheat production in Nashinga flood plains of Shiwang’andu
  • Address: Shiwang’andu District, Muchinga Province (Specific location and size to be provided soon)
  • Project Typology: Establishing an Irrigation system through a Private-Public Partnership arrangement
  • Project Scope: Development of a new Project, Establishing of additional production facility, Purchase of new machinery, Establishment of storage, distribution and storage outlets
  • Other Collaboration Sought: Market access (Domestic or International buyers)
    • Access to production materials and components, Technology and know-how expertise.
  • Project Strengths
    • Readily available market
    • Favourable climate weather conditions
    • Vast portions of land
    • Availability of local Labour
    • Government will to open up the district and increase production
    • Fertile lands and plenty of water
    • Easy accessibility

 

  1. Forestry Plantation and Wood (waste) processing
  • Title of Project: Establishment of a Forestry Plantation and Wood (waste) processing
  • Address: Shiwang’andu District (Location and specific size of land to be provided soon)
  • Project Typology: Establishing and implementing a project through Private-Public Partnership arrangement
  • Project Scope: The scope of the project is development of a new project, Purchase of new machinery, Establishment of storage and distribution /sale outlet
  • Other Collaborations Sought: Market access both domestic and international, Access to production materials and components, Technology and know-how expertise.
  • Business objectives
    • Investment in wood processing equipment and plant in order to make the finished timber products available for the local market to use in construction and other applicable usages.
    • Acquisition of Briquette machinery to enhance the use of the forest plantation and promote use of renewable energy production.
    • Process round wood (eucalyptus poles) through investment in treatment plant and marketed on both national and international market.
    • Creation of employment opportunities for the local population across the district, this will result in improved livelihoods for our communities.
  • Project Strengths
    • Availability of plantation stock (ZAFFICO and other private plantations)
    • Availability of land for setting up plant, equipment, and new plantations
    • Availability of labour
    • Favourable climatic conditions for tree growing
    • Availability of natural forest