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COFFEE BREAK
NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 14 | OCT-DEC 2019
Building Africa’s
best facilities
services group,
together.
“We represent something much
bigger than we can imagine.”
– Siya Kolisi, Springbok Captain
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 2
BLOW THE
WHISTLE
ON CRIME!
Call the IFS Ethics Line with any
information you may have regarding
fraud, corruption, theft or any
irregularities.
T I T, R E P O R T IT!
OR
DON’T SUPP
SOUTH AFRICA: 800 204 646
NAMIBIA: 0800 003 313
MOZAMBIQUE: 800 11 22 33
INTERNATIONAL: +27 31 571 5301
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E-mail: ifs@ethics-line.com | Website: www.tip-offs.com
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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SIMON SAYS
LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH
AN ASTHMA ATTACK
SIT THE PERSON TAKE 4 SEPARATE WAIT 4 MINUTES IF THERE IS NO
UPRIGHT PUFFS OF RELIEVER If there is no
IMPROVEMENT CALL
Do not lie them down. Shake puffer, put 1 puff improvement, give 4 AN AMBULANCE
Be calm and do not leave into the spacer, take 4 more separate puffs Keep giving 4 separate
them alone. breaths from the spacer. of the inhaler as puffs of the inhaler
Remember: shake, before. every 4 minutes until the
1 puff, 4 breaths ambulance arrives.
CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY
• If the person is not breathing
• If their asthma attack suddenly becomes worse or is not improving
• If they don’t have an inhaler
• If the person is known to have anaphylaxis*
*Anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-LAK-sis) is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction. The most common anaphylactic reactions are to foods, insect stings,
medications and latex. The allergic reaction often involves swelling, hives, lowered blood pressure and in severe cases, shock. It can be fatal.
ASSESSING THE SEVERITY OF AN ASTHMA ATTACK
MILD MODERATE SEVERE
• Cough • Persistent cough, loud wheeze • Very distressed, anxious
• Soft wheeze • Obvious difficulty breathing • Gasping for breath
• Minor difficulty breathing • Able to speak in short • Able to speak only a few gasping
• No difficulty speaking in sentences words only in 1 breath
sentences • Pale and sweaty
• May have blue lips
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF AN ASTHMA ATTACK?
A COUGH BREATHING CHEST SHORTNESS ALLERGIES FEELING
DIFFICULTY PAIN OF BREATH TIRED
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 4
IFS OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
By Henlo Webber | COO | Support Office | South Africa
Henlo Webber
COO
Nicoline Fouche
Operations Support
Manager
Tertius Vengai Terence Nick Lyne Robert Julio Colleen
van Zyl Tirivavi Letley AMA1 LNG Mubaya Lemos Chang
Operations Operations DRC Project Lesotho, Northern South Africa
Manager Finance Manager Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Manager Zambia
TERTIUS VAN ZYL – Tertius fulfils an Operations Manager role of 3 key contracts in each country, all of which are equally
and has 3 parts to his functions. He plays a troubleshooting important to grow our footprint further in these respective
function across the group to assist in any potential problems countries. Robert focuses on overall management, which
or strategic opportunities to assist the business in achieving includes relief when the respective Camp Managers are on
its objectives. He leads the Mobilisation team to ensure a rotation, client engagements, contract management and any
successful opening of new contracts as and when these business opportunities in these regions.
occur, which is guided by the IFS standard plan already in
JULIO DE LEMOS – Julio has been a key member of the
place. Lastly, he has an oversight role with the team at Vale
Mozambique team, especially around the LNG space, for a
Mozambique due to the size of this contract, but we have a
number of years since we were first awarded the Anadarko
very strong, established and capable team on-site running the
contracts. Julio functions as Regional Operations Manager
day-to-day business.
for Northern Mozambique, with specific focus on ENI (ENHL/
VENGAI TIRIVAVI – Vengai is the Operations Manager Bonatti), Kenmare, CMC, strategic management in AMA1 and
covering the finance function and will be responsible for any new business opportunities in Northern Mozambique,
training, development and ensuring reporting is accurate as expanding from LNG in Afungi to Graphite in Pemba.
required by the financial controls for the business. Vengai will
COLLEEN CHANG – Colleen is the newest addition to
also be playing an auditing role in operations to identify areas
our senior operations team having been appointed as the
of weakness, work with the team on-site to build solutions
Operations Manager for South Africa, which covers Black
or systems to solve these problems, and then finally to do a
Rock, NOMAC and her primary focus on Sibanye-Stillwater,
follow up visit to ensure that learnings have been adhered to.
as this is a key contract to the IFS SA business. Colleen will
TERENCE LETLEY – Terence is the Country Manager for the also play a strategic role in contracts outside of her region on
DRC and is responsible for all functions within this region. a project-by-project basis. This is to get a view on operational
He is focused on targeting new business opportunities plus excellence and areas where we could potentially improve, such
ensuring that we get a high standard across our contracts. as Client Satisfaction, Staff Morale and Contract Profitability.
Terence is supported by Jerry Lubanga as the DRC Country
NICOLINE FOUCHE – Nicoline’s primary role is the
Support Manager. The DRC consists of 8 sites, with excellent
implementation of OPUS throughout the group. This has been
opportunity to improve in these contracts and add additional
achieved together with further developments of our KPIs,
business outside of what we are already doing.
which can be linked to the system. We use this information
NICK LYNE – We have decided to ring fence the AMA1 LNG to review, analyse and report, to ensure that we are using
work in Mozambique, especially as this is a large-scale project this data to improve the business. She is also in charge of
and comparable to a country manager role. The project is debtors and stock management, retrieving feedback on the
headed by Nick, who has a wealth of experience in this sector. site performance against budget and also preparing project
His team consists of a number of Camp Managers for the plans for any events outside of normal operations (Mota
various facilities across the AMA1/CCS JV project and is Engil kitchen in Tete or the mobile kitchen at Anadarko are
responsible for the day-to-day management of these sites. examples of this). Nicoline lends support to the IFS team with
regards to objectives that need to be executed. She creates
ROBERT MUBAYA – Robert is the Operations Manager
plans/instructions on how to implement and achieve these
responsible for Zambia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe, which consist
objectives.
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CLIENT NEWS
TOTAL CLOSES THE ACQUISITION OF ANADARKO’S SHAREHOLDING IN
MOZAMBIQUE LNG
Paris - Total announces the closing of the acquisition of Additionally, the project is expected to have a domestic gas
Anadarko’s 26.5% operated interest in the Mozambique LNG component for in-country consumption to help fuel future
project for a purchase price of $ 3.9 billion. economic development.
This closing comes after Total reached a binding agreement Total operates Mozambique LNG with a 26.5% participating
with Occidental on May 3, 2019, to acquire Anadarko’s assets interest alongside ENH Rovuma Área Um, S.A. (15%), Mitsui
in Africa (Mozambique, Algeria, Ghana and South Africa) and E&P Mozambique Area1 Ltd. (20%), ONGC Videsh Ltd. (10%),
signed the subsequent Purchase and Sale Agreement on Beas Rovuma Energy Mozambique Limited (10%), BPRL
August 3, 2019. This first transaction follows receipt of all Ventures Mozambique B.V. (10%), and PTTEP Mozambique
requisite approvals by the relevant authorities and partners. Area 1 Limited (8.5%). Closing operations are still ongoing in
relation to Anadarko’s assets in the other countries (Algeria,
“Mozambique LNG is one of a kind asset that perfectly fits
Ghana, South Africa).
with our strategy and expands our position in liquefied natural
gas”, said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman & CEO of Total. “As the Total, 2nd Largest Private Global LNG Player
new operator, we are fully committed to the Mozambique LNG
Total is the second-largest private global LNG player, with an
project and we will bring the best of our human, technical,
overall portfolio of around 40 Mt/y by 2020 and a worldwide
marketing and financial capacities to further strengthen its
market share of 10%. With 22 Mt of LNG sold in 2018, the
execution. Total will of course work on the strong foundations
Group has solid and diversified positions across the LNG
established by the previous operator and its partners, in order to
value chain. Through its stakes in liquefaction plants located
implement the project in the best interest of all those involved,
in Qatar, Nigeria, Russia, Norway, Oman, Egypt, the United Arab
including the government and the people of Mozambique.”
Emirates, the United States, Australia or Angola, the Group sells
Mozambique LNG is the country’s first onshore LNG LNG in all markets.
development. The project includes the development of the
About Total
Golfinho and Atum fields located within Offshore Area 1 and the
construction of a two-trains liquefaction plant with a capacity Total is a major energy player that produces and markets fuels,
of 12.9 million tonnes per year (Mt/y). The Area 1 contains more natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Our 100,000 employees
than 60 Tcf of gas resources, of which 18 Tcf will be developed are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable,
with the first two trains. The Final Investment Decision (FID) on cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active
Mozambique LNG was announced on June 18, 2019, and the in more than 130 countries, our ambition is to become the
project is expected to come into production by 2024. responsible energy major.
The Mozambique LNG project is largely derisked since Source: www.total.com
almost 90% of the production is already sold through long-
term contracts with key LNG buyers in Asia and in Europe.
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 6
CLIENT NEWS
IVANHOE MINES’ SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEET WITH TOP DRC
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE UPDATES ON DEVELOPMENT
PROGRESS AT THE KAMOA-KAKULA AND KIPUSHI PROJECTS.
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – Robert Friedland while maintaining high performance standards in health, safety,
and Yufeng “Miles” Sun, Co-Chairmen of Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: environment and community development.”
IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF), announced today that senior members
The Kamoa-Kakula Project is a joint venture between Ivanhoe
of Ivanhoe Mines’ management team met with high-ranking
Mines (39.6%), Zijin Mining Group (39.6%), Crystal River Global
government officials in Kinshasa to congratulate them on
Limited (0.8%) and the DRC government (20%). Ivanhoe Mines
their recent appointments and to provide updates on the
and Zijin Mining are co-funding development of the Kamoa-
development progress at Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula and Kipushi
Kakula Copper Project.
joint-venture mining projects.
The Kipushi Project is a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines
The Ivanhoe team met with Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga
(68%) and Gécamines (32%). Ivanhoe Mines and Gécamines
Ilunkamba, Mines Minister Willy Kitobo Samsoni, and Minister
are working together to restart production at the high-grade
of Portfolio Clément Kuete Nymi Bemuna. The three high-
Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine.
ranking DRC ministers were formally appointed in August in a
new coalition government led by President Felix Tshisekedi. The ABOUT IVANHOE MINES
Ivanhoe management team also had separate, constructive
Ivanhoe Mines is a Canadian mining company focused on
discussions with Albert Yuma Mulimbi, Chairman of the
advancing its three principal projects in Southern Africa: the
Congolese state-owned mining company Gécamines.
development of new mines at the Kamoa-Kakula copper
Ivanhoe Mines was represented in the meetings by Tony discoveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the
Giardini, President, Louis Watum, DRC Country Manager and Platreef palladium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in
President of the Board of Directors of Kamoa Copper and South Africa; and the extensive redevelopment and upgrading
Kipushi Corporation, and Matthieu Bos, Senior Vice President, of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also
Corporate Development. in the DRC. Ivanhoe also is exploring for new copper discoveries
on its wholly owned Western Foreland exploration licences in
“The DRC government is both our regulator and a key
the DRC, near the Kamoa-Kakula Project.
shareholder, held through the Minister of Portfolio, in the Kamoa-
Kakula Copper Project,” said Mr. Giardini. “The discussions Source: www.ivanhoemines.com
with respect to Kamoa-Kakula were extremely productive and
both parties are working hard to ensure that the project starts
producing copper as scheduled in the third quarter of 2021.”
“All levels of government in the DRC have been helpful in
ensuring that construction at the project moves ahead rapidly
SNC-LAVALIN HEADS BACK TO CHINA FOR WORK ON NEW NUCLEAR REACTORS
SNC-Lavalin subsidiary Candu Energy Inc. has been awarded a Now the company said the AHWR is a third-generation 700MW
contract by China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. (CNNP) for reactor that “builds on legacy Candu tradition”.
pre-project work on CNNP’s Advanced Heavy Water Reactor It said adaptations include enhanced active and passive safety
(AHWR) programme. systems and standardised design for reduced maintenance
SNC-Lavalin said CNNP hopes to build two AHWRs in or and capital costs.
around 2021. CNNP operates several nuclear plants in China and is majority
Candu Energy will produce the top-level licensing basis owner of Qinshan.
document (LBD) and outline regulatory and safety requirements In the current project, Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research
applicable to the design, analysis, construction, commissioning & Design Institute Co. Ltd. (SNERDI) serves as General Design
and operation of the AHWR. Institute and technical manager.
SNC-Lavalin has long hoped to play a major role in Chinese China Nuclear Energy Industry Corporation (CNEIC) has been
nuclear power. It holds the license of the Candu reactor designated by CNNP as its foreign trade agent for the contract.
technology, and two Candu reactors went online in 2002 and
Source: www.globalconstructionreview.com
2003 at China’s Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant (pictured).
In 2016, it signed an agreement in principle with China National
Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Shanghai Electric Group
Company Ltd to develop the Advanced Fuel Candu Reactor
(AFCR).
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RITES LAUNCH Photos sent in by Priya Govender | Systems Analyst | Support Office | South Africa..Sent in by Thabi Mhlongo | Finance Admin Officer | Support Office | South Africa. Story by Lisa Krog | Talent Acquisition Manager | Support Office | South Africa To start our roll-out of the revised values, several sessions were held at Support Office to ensure our understanding of the Values, and what they mean for us as an organisation. RITES (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety) was successfully launched at Support Office, and will continue to be rolled out across all sites in the New Year. To mark the occasion, a team photo was taken in Reception. IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 8
OUR VALUES
R I T E S
RESPECT INTEGRITY TEAM WORK EXCELLENCE SAFETY
We conduct We behave We promote We set high We champion
ourselves with integrity in teamwork as the performance Safety.
honourably. every situation, foundation of our expectations and
We are always
We value others’ complying with all organisation. hold ourselves
aware of potential
opinions, are relevant policies, accountable
We work as risks and dangers;
willing to learn procedures, laws for the quality
a team to we look out for
and change, to and regulations. of our work
accomplish ourselves and
share power and and the results
We are our strategy each other and we
recognition, and we achieve as
open in our and to serve comply with all
have the ability to individuals, as
communication our clients, our health, safety and
hear the truth and team members
and transparent in shareholders and environmental
admit mistakes. and as a
our dealings. We our stakeholders requirements and
Company.
do the right thing excellently. report and correct
regardless. We put our clients unsafe working
We actively create
first and are conditions and
a positive and
passionate about operations.
enjoyable working
exceeding their
environment.
expectations.
PAGE 9
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 10
JULIO MEETS THE PRESIDENT OF MOZAMBIQUE
6TH MOZAMBIQUE GAS SUMMIT & EXHIBITION
By Marc Henwood | Business Development Specialist | Support Office | South Africa
On the 13 and 14 November the Annual Mozambique Gas Summit was held in Maputo, Mozambique. IFS participated as an
exhibitor, together with most of the major Oil & Gas players operating in the country, including Total, Exxon, ENI and others. We
are pleased to say that our exhibition stand was well supported and was visited by many dignitaries including the President of
Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi.
MAPUTO, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi said on Wednesday
that entrepreneurs of the southern African nation should come together in associations
as a simple but effective strategy that enables more business opportunities and growth.
Nyusi made the remarks in Maputo at the opening of the 6th Mozambique Gas Summit,
an annual event that brings together companies in the sector, at a time when the
production and export of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is three years away.
“No one will be victorious in isolation in this complex and highly competitive market. We
need synergies. Therefore, it is necessary to gather wills and efforts, channelling them
FROM THE towards the realisation of the collective goals that benefit all and its members,” he said.
OFFICE OF THE According to the president, one of the biggest challenges facing the nation is to create
favourable conditions for attracting investments that can bring business opportunities
MOZAMBICAN and employment for improving the living conditions of the people.
PRESIDENT, “We have to further improve our competitiveness to earn investors’ confidence, so the
country is challenged to adopt public policies that make the business environment more
FILIPE NYUSI attractive in order to capture investment for jobs and income,” he said.
PAGE 11THE IFS DURBAN OFFICE SUPPORTS THE SPRINGBOKS’ TROPHY TOUR Photos sent in by Priya Govender | Systems Analyst | Support Office | South Africa The IFS team was excited and joyful as they joined in with the crowd to celebrate the Springbok Champions on their tour in Durban. T his was an exciting experience for all. IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 12
HEROES’ WELCOME IN DURBAN was held at International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama.
This was the first time that the tournament had taken place
The Springboks arrived at King Shaka International Airport on
in Asia.
the morning of the 8th November, where they were welcomed
by scores of fans, clad in green and gold. THE FINAL
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi thanked the South Africans from South Africa beat England 32−12 in the final to claim their third
all walks of life who came out in their hundreds of thousands title, equalling New Zealand's record. The defending champions,
to congratulate the Boks on winning the Rugby World Cup. New Zealand, finished third after defeating Wales in the bronze
final.
The Springboks arrived home from Japan and visited Pretoria,
Johannesburg, Soweto, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth England started as favourites for the final, however they had
and Cape Town with a Trophy Tour victory parade. an unfortunate start to the game as their tighthead prop was
removed from the pitch in the third minute after colliding
An exhausted but immensely proud Kolisi thanked his
with Maro Itoje. During the first half the only points scored
fellow South Africans for the amazing support shown to the
were from penalties, with South Africa leading 12–6 at half
Springboks since they were crowned RWC champions in
time on account of several handling errors made by England.
Tokyo on Saturday, 2 November.
England had come close to scoring a try, but did not manage
“The last week has probably been one of the best of my life to penetrate the South African defence after 26 phases.
and I speak on behalf of all my team-mates and management
Two more successfully converted penalties on either side
when I say that the support we’ve received has been nothing
increased the score to 18–12 at the beginning of the second
but remarkable and unbelievable,” said Kolisi.
half, before Makazole Mapimpi scored the first try of the match
THE RUGBY WORLD CUP in the 66th minute, raising South Africa's lead to 25–12 after
the successful conversion kick. Cheslin Kolbe then followed
The 2019 Rugby World Cup was the ninth edition of the Rugby
up with another successful try eight minutes later, which all
World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's rugby
but confirmed South Africa's third Rugby World Cup title.
union teams. It was hosted in Japan from 20 September to
2 November in 12 venues all across the country. The final match
PAGE 13FROM OUR GARDEN, TO YOUR PLATE
Sent in by Carcis Lubango | QHSE Officer | Kipoi Project | DRC
Our first Chinese Cabbage harvest from the beautifully maintained vegetable
garden at Kipoi. WELL DONE TEAM!
CABBAGE - THE HEALTH BENEFITS
CHOLESTEROL-FREE GLUTEN-FREE FAT-FREE LOW-SODIUM LOW-CALORIE
Cruciferous vegetable 5.2g
shown to have anti- 0.1g CARBS
cancer properties. FAT
Good source of fibre.
1.1g
PROTEIN
22 2.2g
CALORIES FIBRE
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 14KENMARE HOUSEKEEPING TEAM
Sent in by Eugene Lomberg | Operations Manager
Supervisor Osorio Escupar giving a refresher course on the
“SAFE USE OF CHEMICALS”.
SAFE USE OF CHEMICALS
DO’S • Always wear the correct PPE
• Use the right chemical for the right job
• Mix chemicals together
DON’TS • Drink/consume any substance in
an unmarked container
• Use chemicals while handling food
unless its food grade and specific
for that purpose e.g. Biocide
• Leave chemical containers open
PAGE 15READY STEADY GO! KENMARE POTJIE COMPETITION Sent in by Eugene Lomberg | Operations Manager Potjie Competition – Ready Steady Go! Kenmare Annual Potjie Competition was held on the 26th October 2019 This years’ potjie competition was on another level. Thank you to Team IFS Kenmare for a well-organised, eventful and successful day. Comments from the Senior Kenmare Management Mr. C: “IFS should make this event x2 on the calendar year. Well done and thank you IFS”. IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 16
10 TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
1. SURVIVE HOLIDAY PARTIES. Never attend a party on an empty
stomach - rather grab a small healthy snack before you go. When
you get to the party, don’t rush to eat - instead socialise and settle
into the festivities before you eat.
2. EAT MINDFULLY. The buffet table is an invitation to eat all you
can, so first check out what is available, choose the foods you
really want to eat, and then move away. Eat slowly, focusing on
enjoying the taste and smell of each bite.
3. BALANCE UNHEALTHY MEALS WITH HEALTHY ONES. Try to
limit yourself to one unhealthy treat or meal per day. Make sure
your other meals are healthy by eating lots of fruit and vegetables.
4. BE PICKY. Don’t deny treats, but only eat treats that you really
love. Starting the festive season with the intention of eating salad
all day and not having any treats is setting yourself up for failure.
Instead, avoid “wasting” calories on non-favourites.
5. BE A SNACK SMUGGLER. Travelling, shopping and a lack of
routine during the holidays can lead to skipping meals, or grabbing
convenient fast food. To keep your appetite in check, never leave
home without a snack. Fruit makes a refreshing, no-fuss snack.
6. MAKE WATER YOUR MVP (MOST VALUABLE PLAYER). Jazz
water up with lemon, cucumber or even fruit. Water and tea can
help fill you up preventing holiday overeating or even overindulging
WE ARE “THE POSITIVE in alcohol or fizzy drinks, both loaded with calories.
SERVICE EXPERIENCE’’ 7. AVOID AFTER-DINNER NIBBLES. Those chocolates and
biscuits that come out after an indulgent lunch or dinner are
Sent in by Carcis Lubango | QHSE Officer unnecessary calories and will probably only make you feel even
Manager | Kipoi | DRC more uncomfortably full. Rather keep them for another time.
8. HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO. If you do have one of the
many sweet treats on offer, keep your portion size as small as
possible and choose the healthiest of what you can find. Generally
fruit-based cakes and desserts are better choices, so an apple tart
would be a better option than a chocolate cake.
9. START YOUR DAY WITH A WHOLESOME BREAKFAST. Try to
eat a low GI breakfast like oats, wholegrain cereal or wholewheat
toast with avocado or eggs. This will keep you satisfied until lunch,
it will keep your sugar levels stable and hunger pains at bay - but
more importantly, it also stops you from snacking on sugary treats
that are empty calories with little nutrients.
10. GET MOVING WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COLLEAGUES.
Spend quality time with friends, family and colleagues these
holidays. Make the most of the warm weather and plan to do
something where you can be active together. Meet for a walk on
the beach or get a group together and go for a hike. Go for a swim,
or get everyone involved in a post-lunch stroll.
MAKING SURE THAT IFS
EMPLOYEES HAVE VALID
HEALTH CARDS
Sent in by Carcis Lubango | QHSE Officer
Manager | Kipoi | DRC
PAGE 17A PUZZLING MINGLE
Sent in by Lisa Krog | Talent Acquisition Manager | Support Office | South Africa
Heaps of fun was had by all
involved at the Support Office in
our “Monthly Mingle – Puzzles”.
Teams were formed and staff
had to beg, borrow and in some
instances, steal puzzle pieces
from other contestants in order
to complete their puzzles. We
realised that the Support Office is
a very competitive group of people
and with various rule changes
along the way, very adaptable
too! As the date coincided with
Halloween, some spooky décor
featured!
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 18FOOD SAFETY EXAM
Sent in by Fabien Kaputo Numbi | HSE Officer | Kamoa-Kakula | DRC
Fabien Kaputo Numbi, who is an HSE Officer at Kamoa-Kakula DRC
Project completed an exam on Food Safety - Managing with the
HACCP. Ely Sinza Mpozi was the exam invigilator.
Potjie Competition activities Kobus G. to MV
KCC MV POTJIE COMPETITION
Photos sent in by Clifford Ngubane | Kolwezi | DRC
PAGE 19Housekeeping Supervisor Team at MV
Erick Kawango - Laundry Florence Kasongo - Housekeeping Fifi Mulongo (Laundry assistant) -
Assistance at MV Assistance at MV Always proud of her work
KCC MANAGMENT
VILLAGE DRC
Photos sent in by Clifford Ngubane |
Kolwezi | DRC
Introducing our hard working Danny Chance, Japs Kipoka & Jeremy
Housekeeping Assistant at MV, Mulawa - Our team of waiters for the day
Micheline Ilunga. at MV
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 20A CLOSER LOOK AT ONE OF KCC MV’S
SITE DINING HALLS
Photos sent in by Clifford Ngubane | Kolwezi | DRC
PAGE 21WEDNESDAY THEME NIGHTS AT KCC MV (MANAGEMENT VILLAGE DRC) Photos sent in by Clifford Ngubane | Kolwezi | DRC IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 22
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KANSANSHI
On the 2nd November, IFS sponsored
for the first time a hole at the FQM
Annual Charity Golf Fun Day event
GOLF DAY held at Kansanshi Golf Estate. This
was an opportunity to mingle with
Kansanshi staff, and also hand out
T-shirts, caps and refreshments
to all the participating Golfers and
spectators. On the IFS sponsored
hole we facilitated a closest to
the pin competition, which was
won by one of our own, Business
Development Specialist from
Support Office, Justin Greig. We also
had the privilege of handing out the
prizes to the Kansanshi Development
Golf Team who were the focus of
the day. The client expressed their
appreciation for the sponsorship and
involvement, and it was ultimately a
successful day all round.
Sent in by Robert Mubaya | Operations Manager | Mozambique
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 24PAGE 25
AFRICA’S ENDANGERED SPECIES BY THE NUMBERS
PANGOLIN AFRICAN WILD DOG
POPULATION: UNKNOWN POPULATION: 6,600
The pangolin is the world’s only scaled mammal. The world’s most effective predator is one of the
Unfortunately, some falsely believe its scales most rarely seen safari animals. Their packs require
have medicinal properties. Demand for scales has lots of protected space because they can range over
made the pangolin the most trafficked mammal on 25 miles regularly. They are particularly vulnerable to
Earth. Two species of pangolin are already critically habitat loss and human encroachment.
endangered in Asia because of this. Unfortunately,
pangolins are hard to census because they are solitary BLACK RHINO
and nocturnal. Researchers don’t have reliable data POPULATION: 5,000
on their numbers. The lion, leopard, African buffalo, endangered black
rhino, and elephant make up the legendary Big Five.
AFRICAN ELEPHANT Tanzania is one of the last places on earth you can
POPULATION: 415,000 spot them all in one day. The decline of the black rhino
Between 5 and 10 million elephants roamed Africa mirrors the elephant; there could have been up to
in 1930. Like the pangolin, elephants are vulnerable 850,000 black rhinos during most of the 20th century,
to poachers. Unlike the pangolin, African elephants but demand for rhino horn reduced their numbers to
have incredibly strong family relationships. They’re the several thousand that exist today.
astonishingly intelligent and compassionate, and
poaching creates innumerable elephant orphans. MOUNTAIN GORILLA
It takes elephants more time to reproduce in POPULATION: 880
comparison to other mammals. They give birth every Seeing wild mountain gorillas is one of the greatest
three to six years, and it takes nearly two years to treasures in the world of wildlife viewing. Like
carry a single calf to term. It’s harder for elephant elephants, gorillas have extremely strong family
populations to rebound from threats because of this. connections. Some rangers have devoted their lives
to raising juvenile gorillas orphaned by poaching. The
LION remaining populations that exist live in forested land
POPULATION: 23,000 on a mountain range that stretches through Rwanda,
The lion kingdom shrinks every year. Habitat loss is Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
its greatest threat; as human populations increase, National and international laws protect mountain
lions are forced into smaller territories that cannot gorillas from being hunted or captured everywhere
sustain their numbers. Tanzania is home to more they exist. It is the only species of great ape with an
lions than Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, increasing population.
Zambia and Namibia combined; its land is critical for
the survival of the species. ADDAX
POPULATION:PANGOLIN
POPULATION: UNKNOWN
AFRICAN ELEPHANT
POPULATION: 415,000
CHEETAH
POPULATION: 6,700
LION
POPULATION: 23,000
BLACK RHINO
POPULATION: 5,000
AFRICAN WILD DOG
POPULATION: 6,600
MOUNTAIN GORILLA ADDAX
POPULATION: 880 POPULATION:HOLIDAY FEASTS ACROSS AFRICA
Christmas is a time of joy, laughter and lots of UGANDA
food. What is a mega holiday without more food Christmas is also known as Sekukkulu in Uganda.
than people know what to do with? The most The party begins on the 24th of December and
amazing thing about food at Christmas is that continues past the 25th. Ugandans don’t put much
the things you ate throughout the year suddenly stock on exchange of gifts during Christmas, the
develop a special flavour, spiced by the fun and emphasis is on community, sharing, new clothes,
excitement in the air. and food. When celebrations start, the exciting
And it is not a feast if you don’t have lots of aroma of food wafts out from every home, such
people gathering around the table and around as livestock like goats, sheep and chickens,
the assorted dishes. The more the merrier! which were earmarked for the festivities. It
These countries are famous for their special wouldn’t be a Ugandan celebration if there
Christmas meals. were no cooked green bananas and matoke.
NIGERIA
KENYA
You will be hard pressed to find a Christmas
feast without rice. It can be jollof rice, rice and Christmas food in Kenya is usually enjoyed
tomato stew, coconut rice or fried rice. The meat under some bright holiday decorations.
of choice is chicken and it is prepared in many Families gather around the table and enjoy
different ways. The most popular method of goat, lamb, beef or chicken barbecue.
preparing Christmas chicken is by marinating it These juicy meats are not eaten alone, of
in spicy sauce and frying it to absorbed all the course, as there is always rice and chapati
wonderful flavours! on the table. The popular Christmas
meal, Nyama Choma can simply be
GHANA
referred to as roasted meat,
No one does Christmas better than the but the name does not
Ghanaians! Christmas in Ghana is all about do justice to this tasty
feasting and making merry. On Christmas eve, delight. The tasty
families gather together and get things started ingredients include
by sharing a Christmas dinner. Chicken stew tomatoes, limes
with rice is the meal of choice, but some families or lemons, curry
are known to up things by including goat meat in powder, turmeric,
the list of offerings. The real feast begins after black pepper,
church. Christmas day foods include fufu, okra coriander and garlic.
soup and peanut soup. Meat options include
chicken, beef and pork. The kids later nibble on
MAURITIUS
sweets given to them by Father Christmas.
One word best describes Christmas in
ETHIOPIA
Mauritius, and that word is ‘delicious’. Mauritius
Ethiopia follows the old Julian calendar, so comes alive at Christmas, seeing as hordes of
Christmas is celebrated a little later on 7th tourists descend on the tropical paradise
January. The day before Christmas, people fast during the holidays. In between frolicking
the whole day. Popular Christmas treats are wat in the beautiful waters of Mauritius and
(a spicy stew made with meat and vegetables) soaking up the sun, Christmas is also
and eggs. The food is usually as colourful as characterised by food so good you’ll be
the plates in which they are served. Flat bread, tempted to extend your vacation. Seafood
known as injera, are also used to wrap the food reigns supreme here, so expect culinary
or scoop it from the plate. delights like king prawn rougaille and octopus
SOUTH AFRICA curry. Rougaille is the best tomato-based sauce
South Africa is famous for multi-course you will ever taste. It is prepared with spices
Christmas meals that tickle the taste buds. It like ginger, garlic, thyme and coriander. The
is perfectly okay if you eat till you have to be spices simply explode in the mouth! These
cut out of your clothes. South Africa’s famous spices, when stirred into the king prawns, are
chakalaka is a perfect accompaniment for all the unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. This sauce
other Christmas meals on the table. Potjiekos is also paired with beef or chicken sausages.
may look and feel like a stew, but it is really not
a stew. This meat and vegetable meal is slow- Christmas in Africa will stoke your five senses
cooked in giant cast iron pots. Potjiekos is very and leave you with unforgettable memories!
easy to prepare, so even the most unskilled cook
can whip it up for Christmas.
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 28MERRY CHRISTMAS
GESEËNDE KERSFEES
IZILOKOTHO EZIHLE ZAMAHOLDENI
MUVE NEKISIMUSI
LE BE LE KERESEMESE E MONATE
KRISMASI NJEMA
UKHISIMUSI OMUHLE
KRISMESI EMNANDI
JOYEUX NOËL
FELIZ NATAL
PAGE 29FUN FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA
HEART OLDEST URBAN
TRANSPLANT HUMANS FOREST
The first human heart The oldest remains of modern Johannesburg is the biggest
transplant was performed humans were found in South man-made forest in the
in Cape Town’s Groote Africa and are well over world. The city has more
Schuur hospital in 1967 by 160 000 years old. than 10 million trees lining
Dr Christiaan Barnard. its streets.
LUXURY TRAIN BIGGEST SHIP
HOSPITAL WRECKS
The South African Rovos
Rail is considered the most There are more than 2 000
luxurious train in the world. Chris Hani-Baragwanath
shipwrecks off the South
The company was started Hospital in Soweto is the biggest
African coast, most dating
in 1989 by Rohan Vos and hospital in Africa. It has 6 760
back at least 500 years.
is still family owned. staff members, 3 400 beds and
occupies 70 ha.
UNESCO
WINE CELLAR WORLD
South Africa is home to the
largest wine cellar in the
HERITAGE
world. The KWV cellars in South Africa is home to
KRUGER PARK
Paarl cover an area of 22 ha the oldest meteor scar in South Africa’s Kruger
and has a capacity of 121 the world – the Vredefort National Park supports the
million litres. Dome in Parys. The site is a greatest variety of wildlife
UNESCO World Heritage Site. species on the African
continent.
AFRIKAANS
Afrikaans is the youngest
official language in the
KIMBERLEY
world. It’s one of the 11 SARDINE RUN
official languages of The big hole in Kimberley
South Africa. South Africa’s fish migration is so is 463 metres wide. Miners
huge it can be seen from space! dug the hole from 1871 to
The Sardine run’s shoals are 1914 and yielded 2 722 kgs
15 km long, 3.5 km wide and up to of diamonds.
40 m deep.
IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 14 | DECEMBER 2019 I PAGE 30IFS CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Take our “Christmas around the World” quiz and
see how your general knowledge stacks up!
1. WHICH IS NOT A NAME OF ONE OF SANTA’S REINDEER? 11. WHAT POPULAR TAKE-OUT DO PEOPLE IN JAPAN
Cupid Vixen ENJOY FOR CHRISTMAS?
Moonstar Comet KFC McDonald’s
Starbucks Pizza Hut
2. THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE,
LONDON IS DONATED BY WHICH COUNTRY EVERY YEAR? 12 .WHICH COUNTRY’S KING WAS CROWNED ON
Norway Germany CHRISTMAS DAY IN 1066?
Switzerland Canada Italy France
England Greece
3. DURING WHICH WAR DID OPPOSING SOLDIERS CALL A
TRUCE AND CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TOGETHER? 13. WHICH WAS THE FIRST CHRISTMAS SONG
American Civil War Bosnian War BROADCAST IN SPACE?
Vietnam War World War 1 White Christmas All I Want for Christmas is You
Feliz Navidad Jingle Bells
4. IN WHICH COUNTRY WAS TINSEL INVENTED?
United States Germany 14. IF YOU RECEIVED ALL THE GIFTS FROM THE SONG ‘12
Norway China DAYS OF CHRISTMAS’, HOW MANY GIFTS WOULD YOU GET?
342 364
5. WHICH INSECT IS VIEWED AS LUCKY IN POLAND 386 372
DURING CHRISTMAS?
Spider Beetle 15. WHICH AFRICAN COUNTRY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS
Firefly Bees ON 7 JANUARY?
Ethiopia Liberia
6. WHICH COUNTRY IS THE WORLD’S LEADER IN THE Togo Gabon
EXPORT OF CHRISTMAS TREES?
Norway Germany 16. WHICH COUNTRY ONLY HAS 2.3% CHRISTIANS, BUT
Canada Iceland CHRISTMAS IS STILL A STATE HOLIDAY?
China Turkey
7. WHICH COUNTRY HAS THE LARGEST AND ONE OF THE India Thailand
OLDEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN THE WORLD?
Spain Germany 17. WHICH MAJORITY ISLAMIC NORTH AFRICAN
Finland Russia COUNTRY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS AS A PUBLIC
HOLIDAY?
8. WHICH HOLIDAY WAS “JINGLE BELLS” ORIGINALLY Somalia Algeria
WRITTEN FOR? Morocco Egypt
Thanksgiving Black Friday
New Year’s Eve Valentine’s Day 18. WHAT DO IRISH KIDS LEAVE OUT FOR SANTA?
Wine & Irish stew Guinness & mince pies
9. WHICH COMPANY WAS THE FIRST TO USE SANTA Whiskey & colcannon Beer & soda bread
CLAUS FOR PROMOTIONS?
Macy’s Heinz 19. DUE TO ROAD CLOSURES, WHICH COUNTRY’S
Coca-Cola Cadbury POPULATION TYPICALLY ROLLER SKATES TO CHRISTMAS
MASS?
10. WHAT IS CONSIDERED THE BIGGEST CHRISTMAS Venezuela Cuba
PRESENT IN THE WORLD? Honduras Belize
Eiffel Tower Christ the Redeemer
Sydney Opera House The Statue of Liberty 20. WHAT DO UKRAINIANS DECORATE THEIR CHRISTMAS
TREES WITH?
Bird nests Shells
Feathers Spiders’ webs
11. KFC 12. England 13. Jingle Bells 14. 364 15. Ethiopia 16. India 17. Egypt 18. Guinness & mince pies 19. Venezuela 20. Spiders’ webs
1. Moonstar 2. Norway 3. World War 1 4. Germany 5. Spider 6. Canada 7. Germany 8. Thanksgiving 9. Coca-Cola 10. The Statue of Liberty
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