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13 Aug 2026

The 19th Inter-Company First Aid Competition (ICFAC)

First Aid Competitions and WorkshopsBarrick Lumwana, Chambishi Copper Smelter, First Aid, First Aid Competition, Lubambe Copper Mine, NFCA

Zambia's mining sector came together this past weekend for one of the industry's most anticipated safety showcases — the 19th Inter-Company First Aid Competition (ICFAC) — held at the Lumwana Radiant Football Club Grounds in Kalumbila. The event, hosted by Barrick Lumwana Mining Company Limited in partnership with the Zambia Chamber of Mines and the Chamber of Mines Council for First Aid, brought together 21 elite corporate and mine emergency response teams from across the country to test their life-saving skills under pressure. This year's competition ran under the theme "First Aid: Where Knowledge Meets Action," a message that echoed…

Fibreglass vs. Rescue Stretchers: Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Site

Health and Safety TipsFibreglass, First Aid, rawleh, Rescue Stretchers

When an incident happens on a mine, construction, or industrial site, getting an injured worker out safely and quickly depends on having the right stretcher for the terrain and situation. Not all stretchers are built for the same job — and choosing the wrong one can slow down a rescue or put the patient at further risk. Here's how to decide between fibreglass stretchers and rescue (basket) stretchers for your site. Fibreglass Stretchers Fibreglass stretchers are rigid, board-style stretchers built for stability and ease of use in general first aid and medical response settings.Best suited for: Standard site clinics and…

Supporting Zambia’s Copperbelt: Over Two Decades of Rawleh Enterprises

BrandingMining, Rawleh Enterprises, Zambia's Copperbelt

Since 2004, Rawleh Enterprises Limited has grown alongside Zambia's mining and industrial sector — from a small first aid and medical consumables supplier in Kitwe to a trusted, wholly Zambian-owned partner serving some of the country's largest mining and manufacturing operations. Where It Started Rawleh Enterprises was founded in Kitwe, at the heart of the Copperbelt Province by Mr Rabson Jikanza and Leah Jikanza, with a focus on supplying first aid products and medical consumables to the businesses and communities around it. In an industry where safety is non-negotiable, that early focus set the tone for everything that followed: reliability,…

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