Zambia Sugar says its US$76 million Twazabuka Project is progressing well and is expected to be completed and commissioned in August 2027.
Zambia Sugar Managing Director Oswald Magwenzi confirmed the development during a site visit to the company’s estates in Mazabuka, where he was accompanied by ABF Sugar Chief Executive Officer Paul Kenward.
The project involves the construction of a modern warehousing and packaging facility designed to improve storage capacity, enhance product safety, and ensure the company can maintain a 12-month product supply cover to meet market demand.
Magwenzi said the project is already generating economic benefits during its construction phase, with a local contractor engaged alongside several Zambian subcontractors. He added that the project is also contributing to growth in related sectors such as retail and accommodation in the area.
He further stated that once completed, the facility will improve supply chain efficiency, enhance product handling, and create more than 150 permanent skilled and semi-skilled jobs.
ABF Sugar CEO Paul Kenward expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction, saying the group remains committed to investing in projects that strengthen operations and support local economic development.
Twazabuka? OK please teach me some Tonga. I’m from the copperbelt where we just patankanya everything and people call it Bemba.
What is the meaning of Mazabuka?
Yes I can teach you Chitonga
Zabuka = Advising a person to crose the stream/river
Kuzabuka = Crossing the stream/river
Mazabuka = A Person who crosses streams/rivers
Twazabuka = We have crossed
Wow! iwe Kanjimano It’s so much like Bemba! I wonder why we waste time separating ourselves?
In chibemba it would be Twa abuka: we have crossed.
Ukwabuka: to cross the river. Let me look for some Tonga friends in Birmingham and learn more.
And is Kanjimano a Tonga name? What does it mean?
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