N EWSLETTER ISSUE FIVE 2017 - IFS · 2018-07-13 · Josina Machel was one the many who played a...

N E W S L E T T E R - I S S U E F I V E 2 0 1 7

MAY 2017

It is what we do different that makes us different.

Misheck | Comide | DRC

IFSCOFFEEBREAK I ISSUE 04 MAY 2017 I PAGE 2

MEET SIMON! OUR SAFETY MASCOT!

IFS IS GROWING! MEET OUR NEW EMPLOYEES

G E N E R A L N E W S

Use the right toolsand equipment, and use them CORRECTLY!

IFS SAFETY MOMENT

Gerard Creamer: Production Manager for the AMA1 Project in Northern Mozambique.Gerald Smit: Production Manager for the Kansanshi Project in Zambia.Marcus Tejessy: Camp Manager for the Kipoi Project in DRC.Christopher Keane: Camp Manager for the Kansanshi Project in Zambia.Eugene Lomberg: Operations Manager in Mozambique. Gerry Louwrens: Country Support Manager, Namibia. Gordon Sampson: Regional QHSE Manager, MozambiqueMichelle Thompson: Deputy COO, Johannesburg, South AfricaAlexandra Greene: Financial Accountant, Support Office, Durban, South AfricaNicoline Fouche: Supply Planner for Mozambique & Zambia, Support Office, Durban, South AfricaSteven Gill: Financial Accountant, Support Office, Durban, South AfricaSasha-Lee Esau: Data Capturer, Support Office, Durban, South Africa

Johnnie Eigelaar, our Finance Director, will be leaving us at the end of April 2017 to pursue a new career and a new life on the family farm in Piketberg. Over his 6 years in the Durban office and the prior 2 years in Namibia, Johnnie has lived IFS. He has been a consistent, shining example of work ethic, operational expertise and accountability and has made an immense contribution to the Company, both strategically and operationally. But, he’s not totally deserting us! He has entered into a contractual agreement with us to continue to lead and oversee the Namibian operation for the foreseeable future. On behalf of the greater IFS team, we would like to take this opportunity to wish Johnnie everything of the very best in his new endeavours with the knowledge that he will remain a very close associate of the Company.

Welcome everyone

Thank you Johnnie

Natasha Main | Group HR Executive | Corporate Office

In the picture: Sharon Bedessy, Chevonne Henneberry, Yashoda Singh. Photo by: Jacky Teeling

Our Support Office ladies

showing off the new IFS uniform. They sure look

smart!

S O U T H A F R I C A N E W S

Stephen and Jason exploring import opportunities with a delegation from Thailand.WE ARE EXPLORING IMPORT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THAILAND

Sent in by: Stephen Akal | Supply Chain Sourcing Manager | Support Office


M O Z A M B I Q U E N E W S

DONATION OF APPLES TO HOSPITALS AND ORPHANAGES IN TETE PROVINCEIFS had 10 tonnes of apples in stock, which is normally a months supply, but a camp have unfortunately banned fruits at their site. It was suggested that the fruit be burnt as they could not be returned back to South Africa. IFS stepped in and suggested donating them to the various hospitals and orphanages in the area, as per our social responsibility of improving the nutrition of Tete patients and children. We approached the Governor first and take his approval to distribute the fruits at the proposed places.

The ceremony took place on the 20th & 21st April 2017. IFS and ICVL donated 320 boxes (over 6 tonnes) of red and green apples through the Governor of Tete Province office.

IFS used their food transport vehicles to deliver the fruits to the various places. The fruit was distributed to 19 different sites. The distribution took 2 days and covered 4 districts of the Tete Province, namely Moatize, Changara, Tete and Chiuta. Tete Province Governor´s wife, her Secretary, District Administrators, Provincial and District Medical Directors worked tirelessly with us for this campaign to be a success. This initiative has been applauded by the Government, as well as the recipients of the donations. The Governor´s wife appreciated our commitment to uplift the nutrition of the people in the Province and alluded that such cooperation between ICVL, IFS and Government should grow from strength to strength.

Sent in by: Chifire Mukuwe | Camp Manager | Mozambique

We would like to thank the IFS staff who contributed to this maiden nutrition campaign whilst still completing their daily duties.

The recipients are as listed below:

1. ICVL Mualadzi Orphanage

2. ICVL Mualadzi Health Centre

3. Moatize District Hospital

4. Caphirizanje Orphanage (children of the victims of the explosion of petrol tank last year).

5. São Jose de Clune Orphanage at Tete city

6. School of Disabled Children at Tete city

7. Rainha da Paz Orphanage (located in Matundo)

8. Avo Tereza Orphanage

9. Chikulupiro Orphanage

10. Changara District Hospital

11. Maria Romero Orphanage - Changara

12. Maria Auxiliadora Orphanage - Changara

13. Tete Provincial Hospital

14. Social Welfare Offices - Tete

15. Tete Pre-School

16. Chimadzi Old People Home 1

17. Chimadzi Old People Home 2

18. Chiuta District Catholic School

19. Chiuta Orphanage

In view of above, the ceremony were Tete Governor invited us to do all our efforts in order to help the government to develop Tete Province.

Yeves JamboActing Manager Communities and Social Performance ICVL Moçambique



IFS WOMEN’S DAY DONATION TO A COMMUNITY VILLAGE AT TUPITO, KENMARE

HISTORY OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN MOZAMBIQUEJosina Machel was one the many who played a significant role in the history of Mozambique during the Portuguese regime. Machel was among the volunteers who were designated to serve at the Liberation Front of Mozambique or FRELIMO to fight for the national independence. She worked as an assistant director at the Mozambique Institute in Tanzania. Because of her dedication to serving the country, Machel even refused to accept an outstanding offer to be a scholar at a premier university in Switzerland. Instead, she chose to remain as a volunteer for FRELIMO’s Women’s Branch which aimed to offer military training to women and have them equipped and prepared for a military struggle. She was among the few chosen women who underwent military training at Nachingweya in Cabo Delgado. And during the peak of 1968, she was assigned as the head of the Women’s Section under the International Relations Department of FRELIMO which was only at her early 20’s by then. Shortly after that, she became the head of the Department of Social Affairs of FRELIMO and held several projects and programmes concerning the children and the women.

And on the tragic year of 1970, Josina Machel was diagnosed with liver cancer. She went to Moscow for just a short period of time for treatment and quickly went back to her country to fulfil her obligations in the FRELIMO. She suffered much stress and pain because of her illness and became very weak. On April 7, 1971 while she was at the Muhimbili Hospital, Josina Machel died at the age of 25.

On the anniversary of her death, FRELIMO officially announced that April 7 will be a National Day for Women in Mozambique in special remembrance to Josina Machel. On March 1973, The FRELIMO, which was inspired by Josina Machel and her campaign for Human Rights, established the National Organization of Mozambican Women which aims to protect the social rights of the Mozambican Women. This inspiration left by Machel later on led to the Mozambican independence on 1975. NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND ACTIVITIES

Every year on April 7, the Mozambicans gather in many different parts of the country to hold several programmes and activities to pay tribute to their national heroine Josina Machel.

The day indication as well for the people to celebrate and rejoice for their country’s achievements and accomplishments. Despite the many catastrophes and disasters that Mozambique went through in the past, the people still continue to stay positive and proud for their Mozambicans nationality.

Sent in by: Julia Miguel | Camp Manager (Level 2) | Mozambique



WOMENS DAY FUNCTION HELD AT ICVL TRAININGSent in by: Chifire Mukuwe | Camp Manager | Mozambique

AFUNGI EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

IFS WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO JUMA JOSE Juma is one of the hardest working employees that his Manager, Julia Miguel, has ever came across in her 20 years’ in the food industry.

He is a very honest and friendly person, embodying the IFS culture as he serves with pride and excellence. The fact that he is mute and is deaf, does not stop him from communicating with a smile and a clear passion for his role. His positivity and willingness to set an example for all around him is evident daily and he looks for creative ways to communicate with the client, either through sign language or writing, to ensure that their needs are constantly met. Juma’s wife works with him on the Kenmare project and is also mute and deaf. Like her husband, she has a positive attitude and is a breath of fresh air behind the serving counter, making sure guests are greeted with a smile after a long day on the mine. We at IFS are incredibly proud of this dynamic duo and would like to honour them on this platform. Thank you for your loyal service and we are proud to have you as part of the IFS family!

WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE YOU AS PART OF THE IFS FAMILY!

IT´S A REAL PLEASURE TO HAVE

BENDITA IN OUR TEAM!

The worker of the Year for Afungi Camp is Bendita Jorge Andre. She is works as a Housekeeper and is also responsible for cleaning VIP rooms. She’s hard working and cooperates very well with supervisors and peers. She is a very good team player and always encourages others to work hard. She usually exceed expectation by doing her own deep cleaning programme in the rooms she is responsible for and always going that extra mile to make the clients happy. It´s a real pleasure to have Bendita in our team.

Sent in by: Clemence Tsika | Afungi Reception | Afungi Mozambique


D R C N E W S

The art of cooking was displayed by the Catering team on site which is continuing to put IFS on the map creating an edge over its competitors. It is what we do different that makes us different. We had little giveaways Christmas presents for our clients in the form of home baked cookies wrapped in gift paper and placed on the tables. It was a wonderful experience (gifts) and something small but which created a huge impression.

It is what we do different that makes us different.Misheck | Comide | DRC

COMIDE’S CHRISTMAS FUNCTION

Sent in by: Misheck | Comide | DRC

A few pictures of our lovely ladies from Frontier, flying the IFS flag on Women’s Day.Sent in by: Jerry Lubanga | Camp Manager Frontier | DRC

Marche de la Journee de la Femme a Sakania


D R C N E W S

Sent in by: Donald Makarichi | Camp Manager | DRC Comide

Malaria commemoration at Metalkol

BreakfastPastry defining our lifestyle

Comide Bar

Sent in by: Gilvas Kanotunga Housekeeping Manager KCC | DRC

It is CRITICAL to get immediate treatment of malaria. Anyone who becomes ill with a fever or flu-like illness whilst being or having travelled to a malaria area should immediately seek professional medical care. Inform your health care provider that you have been in a malaria-endemic area and should be tested for malaria infection. If you would like any further information regarding malaria and malaria prevention, please contact your IFS HSE Manager.

SUPPER TIME: THEY CALL IT SUPPER WE CALL IT LIFESTYLE!

THE DELICIOUS FOOD SERVED AT COMIDE, DRC

Sent in by: Tertius van Zyl | Group Operations Manager

Kipoi First Meals


D R C N E W S

KAMOA PEST CONTROLTRAINING TEST RUN

I wish I could show the full story. It was a solid cake of fat and rancid food scraps. The trap is about 1.75m deep and it was completely caked up. Even the pipes were blocked back into the kitchen. The “honey sucker” blocked up twice, they had to remove the pipes and clean it out to continue. Worst I’ve seen.

KIPOI FAT TRAP - IFS TO THE RESCUE

BEFORE AFTER CLEANING THE FAT TRAP

Sent in by: Granville van der Spuy | Regional HSE Manager | DRC

IFS HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT POLICY

IFS recognises that excellence in managing health, safety, and environmental responsibilities is essential to long-term success. Through effective management practices the Company aims to ensure the health and safety of its employees, minimise any adverse impacts its activities may have on the environment and to make a positive contribution to local community life.

OUR COMMITMENTIFS will:

• Use safe systems of work that are supported by documented procedures and compliance audits

• Be pro-active in assessing health and safety hazards for new business, new and existing work systems, practices and equipment

• Encourage team problem solving at all levels of the organisation to implement work practices that continually improve safety standards and productivity

• Report and investigate incidents and implement systems and practices that will prevent the recurrence thereof

• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and other requirements including best practice industry standards

• Train managers and employees to competently perform work according to Safe Work Procedures

• Inform all employees, contractors and clients of health, safety and environmental issues relevant to the company’s operations

• Establish measurable objectives and targets

RESPONSIBILITIESManagement is responsible for:

• Complying with the Company’s Health and Safety Standards• Involvement in the development, promotion and implementation of

procedures that incorporate health and safety systems and practices• Training employees and supervisors in the competent performance

of their assigned roles• The effective use of Company resources to meet the health and

safety commitments

EMPLOYEES ARE TO:

• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and systems of work• Report all known or observed hazards to their manager• Actively support the Company’s safety programme• Contribute ideas to ensure the continual improvement of the health

and safety system


D R C N E W S

A WONDERFUL DAY WAS HAD BY ALL AT THE MUMI GOLF DAY!

MUMI GOLF DAY Send in by: Lofty Versfeld | Country Manager | DRC

Sent in by: Rouan Evans | Kamoto Copper Company Luilu & Kamoto Hospital Kolwezi | DRC Kolwezi

Woman’s Day DRC, Kolwezi

Well done to all our beautiful ladies!

8th May 2017, the staff are from KCC- KCC Hospital – Metakol and Kamoa.

IFS provided the ladies with the material to make up their beautiful dresses, and the ladies had the dresses made up in their own unique styles. Don’t they look fantastic?! Well done ladies! A great day was had by all and there was a good turn out from the community.


D R C N E W S

Zijin Visit to Kamoa Copper SA

About Kamoa Copper Mine

IFS recently signed on Kamoa Copper, DRC Congo for a two year Facilities Management Contract and within a short few months after taking over management of the facilities have received many compliments. The best of these was the week of 12-14 April when we hosted the major shareholding company executives from the Zijin Group who flew in from China, as well as some of their local DRC management team.

Zijin (www.zijinmining.com) is one of the largest mining groups in the world and it is our privilege to be managing the facilities of a site that Zijin is considering to become one of their flagship operations in the world.

Kamoa Copper is a recent discovery and has been found to be the largest copper deposit in the world. This site is anticipated to become the largest mining operation of any kind in the world. The programme included a sit-down Chinese Dinner in the Chinese Dining Room at Kamoa. Frank Zhou, Supply Chain Manager at Kamoa Copper SA (under the Zijin Group) commented that the Chinese meal was the best they ever had and asked who the Chef was (a compliment to our IFS Chefs on site who excelled themselves).

On their last night, a lamb spit braai was hosted by IFS, with additional side dishes including special breads, beef

The Kamoa Copper Project is situated in the Kolwezi District, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The project includes the development of a 5Mtpa underground mine and a concentrator to produce blister copper and sulphuric acid.

With an indicated resource of approximately 740Mt, Kamoa is regarded as Africa’s largest, high-grade copper discovery and the world’s biggest, undeveloped high-grade copper discovery.

Location, geology and mineralisation of Kamoa Copper MineThe Kamoa copper project is a large stratiform copper deposit, located approximately 25km west of Kolwezi town, and approximately 270km west of the provincial capital of Lubumbashi. The deposit is located within the Central African Copper belt and forms a part of the interpreted extension of the Western Foreland unit of north-western Zambia.

PRODUCER OF: Copper

MINE TYPE: Underground

LOCATION: Katanga Province, DRC

START OF CONSTRUCTION: July 2014

START OF PRODUCTION: 2017

Chinese Diningroom with IFS staff in attendance (Left to Right): Daniel, Derick, Mama Rosie and Ben)

About Kolwezi

IFS receives high praises for excellent hospitality at Kamoa Copper, DRC!

Kolwezi or Kolwesi is the capital city of Lualaba Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Likasi. It is home to an airport and a railway to Lubumbashi. The population is approximately 453,000. Kolwezi is an important mining centre for copper and cobalt. There are also uranium, radium, oxide ores, and lime deposits. The Kolwezi Airport serves Kolwezi and the surrounding area. The airport is located about 6 km (4 mi) south of Kolwezi.

Sent in by: Valerie Pole | Housekeeping Manager | Kamoa Copper, DRC

Lamb Spit Braai with IFS staff (LHS)

and chicken kebabs and once again the IFS Chefs excelled themselves.

The Zijin Vice President and CFO, Lin Hongying mentioned IFS in her speech to the Kamoa Copper Team, thanking IFS for their excellent hospitality, great welcome and accommodation and delicious food. Zijin were very impressed with the service and several of the Zijin Team who are employed on the Kamoa site have subsequently affirmed that the visitors were extremely impressed and that this was the best visit that any of the Chinese have

experienced on all aspects of the visit. They commented that the presentation of the site was clean, neat and welcoming. They look forward to a long and mutually beneficial association and many happy returns!

At the farewell breakfast, Jack Bruce, Camp Manager, DRC (and Project Manager for Kamoa) presented the entire Zijin Group VIP’s with IFS branded Diaries, these gifts were extremely well received. The visitors left on a high note.

Province: Lualaba ProvinceFounded: 1937Area: 213 km2 (82 sq mi)Population: 572,942Time zone: Lubumbashi Time (UTC+2)


D R C N E W S

A few photos of the recent KCC Fire Drill Training done on 18th March 2017. The training was arranged by our HSE Manager Mr John Kafula. Thank you John for a presentation well received by all and very beneficial to all our staff.

KCC Fire Drill Training

Sent in by: Rouan Evans | Kamoto Copper Company Luilu & Kamoto Hospital Kolwezi | DRC Kolwezi

12 TIPS TO PREVENT FIRES IN THE WORKPLACE

Fire safety is an important workplace topic throughout the year. While death and injury are the greatest risks and the ones with which most people are familiar, fires also destroy jobs. Here are some general tips for a fire-safe workplace to share with your employees.

Preventing fires is everyone’s job. We all need to be alert to anything that could cause a fire, and take responsibility to report any problem areas so they can be corrected. Here are some reminders about fire prevention:

1. Practice good workplace housekeeping. Clutter contributes to fires by providing fuel and by preventing access to exits and emergency equipment.

2. Place oily rags in a covered metal container. This waste must be properly disposed of on a regular basis.

3. Maintain machinery to prevent overheating and friction sparks.

4. Report electrical hazards. Many fires start in faulty wiring and malfunctioning electrical equipment. Never attempt electrical repairs unless you are qualified and authorized.

5. Maintain free access to all electrical control panels. Material or equipment stored in front of the panels would slow down the shutting down of power in an emergency situation.

6. Use and store chemicals safely. Read the label and the Material Safety Data Sheet to determine flammability and other fire hazards. Provide adequate ventilation when using and storing these substances.

7. Use all precautions to prevent ignition in potentially explosive atmospheres such as those containing flammable liquid vapours or fine particles. Use non-sparking tools, and control static electricity as required.

8. Help maintain building security to prevent arson fires. Lock up as instructed; report suspicious persons; and don’t leave combustible rubbish where it can be

set afire outside the building.

9. Smoke only in designated areas, and extinguish smoking materials safely. Never smoke in storerooms or chemical storage areas.

10. Never block sprinklers, fire fighting equipment or emergency exits. Observe clearances when stacking materials.

11. Post emergency telephone numbers as well as the company address by the telephone in your station for quick access if a fire were to start in your work area.

12. Learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher.

What To Do in Case of Fire

It’s also important that you have a clear idea what to do in case a fire does occur.

1. Know the emergency procedures and your role in them.

2. Sound the alarm so the building occupants can escape.

3. Proceed to the designated assembly area outside the building.

4. If you are trained to do so, you might be able to fight a small fire with a portable extinguisher. Choose the right extinguisher for the type of fire, and keep a clear escape route.

5. As you leave, shut down machinery or process equipment according to the emergency plan.

6. Take fire drills seriously. They are organised to save lives and property in case of the real thing.

Conclusion

A workplace fire is an experience you don’t want to have. In addition to injury and loss of life, the outbreak of a fire can lead to job losses. Rebuilding a workplace after a fire is very expensive and many companies can’t afford to do it. Don’t let a fire threaten you, your co-workers and your job. Work safely to prevent fires, and know what to do if one occurs.


D R C N E W S

Christmas party at IFS KCC Christmas Party

Our KCC chef’s did an amazing job! They cleverly baked bread into the shape of the DRC map, made crocodile and turtle shaped bread and made all sorts of breads, rolls and pastries! This was on top of all the other delicious food that was served on Christmas. Well done guys, you really outdid yourself!

Sent in by: Gilvas Kanotunga | Housekeeping Manager KCC | DRC

Sent in by: Jerry Lubanga | Camp Manager Frontier Project | DRC

A LA CARTE NIGHTA GREAT

EVENING!


STANBIC CHRISTMAS FUNCTION

Z I M B A B W E N E W S

Many thanks for the support concerning Stanbic Function. Everything went exceptionally well from décor, food quality as well as customer care. It was positive feedback throughout as clients were so impressed with our service delivery. Special thanks to Chifire who came all the way from Harare to support the IFS Todal team. These are some highlights of the successful event.

Sent in by: Charles Musakaruka | Camp Boss | Todal Mine | Shurugwi | Zimbabwe

TODAL MINE CHRISTMAS PARTY

A few of the highlights of the Todal mine Christmas Party. The function went well and the client was impressed by our service as well as our IFS banners displayed.

Sent in by: Chef Mpofu Mabodoko | Todal Mine | Shurugwi | Zimbabwe

www.ifsafrica.com

FACILITIES FOR AFRICA

HSE STATISTICS

Total Man-Hours (exposure hours)

3,067,829

59,838

Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)

70,080Refrigeration temperature readings taken & recorded

PPE items used

0.46 compared to the Accommodation and Food services industry average 1.66 and 1.87

16,060Toolbox talks held

2,572 Internal & external auditing hours

Number of HSE campaigns launched increased by 125%

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