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Apr

Toyota Present at the 26th Annual ZIM Conference

We are happy to be amongst the sponsors at this years’ 26th Annual Zambia Institute of Marketing Conference and Awards Gala Dinner taking place at the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort, under the theme: Bold Move, Big Impact.
The event was officiated by the Minister of Commerce and Trade, Hon. Chipoka Mulenga and graced by Hon. Rodney Malindi Sikumba, Tourism.
Interesting presentations from various keynote speakers from South Africa, Nigeria just to mention a few paved way for a good kick to a yet another exciting conference which is to run from 19th to 22nd of April 2023…
#marketing #commerce #tourism #southafrica #annualconference #2023 #day1

Apr

Automark Quality Campaign

CFAO believes in developing together with the community we operate in by informing our customers how we operate. Therefore, the campaign is aimed at educating customers and stakeholders at large on secondhand cars.

Four Phased Campaign

To ensure a full understanding of the campaign from the public, we aim at empowering them with knowledge concerning risks of secondhand purchase. The kick off phase will focus on the mechanical checklist and items to look out for, such as warranty policy, auto dealer fraud and compliance issues.

Mechanical Checks

One must have a qualified mechanical professional to check the vehicle before they purchase. Vehicles bought from Automark undergo an 81-point check by Toyota certified technicians who conduct stringent quality checks on the following among others:

Electricals
Clutch component
Brake shoes
Brake pads
Brake System
Oil levels
Suspension and exhaust systems

We urge our customers not to worry but drive with a peace of mind, because with AUTOMARK your safety comers first.

Warranty

As mentioned above, Automark vehicles are second-hand cars, hence as a way of giving you protection against labour cost and replacements of certain parts, Automark provides a good 180 days of warranty or 6 months/5,000 km (whichever comes first). The warranty covers the below items:

Electrical switches and sensors
Suspension components
Engine Mechanical components
Engine colling system water pump
Transmission components
Suspension components

We would like to take this opportunity to urge our customers to take keen interest when the brief is given during the handover. In case of any fault due to negligence from any of the parts, the customer will have to take ownership.

Auto Dealer Fraud

We have witnessed the rise of Auto dealer fraud in the Auto mobile sector, where sellers do not any way disclose material facts or distort information regarding a vehicle being sold; such as stolen vehicles or not paid the right number of duties or taxes and age of the vehicle among others, which may endanger the new owner.

Compliance to Laws

In order to reduce Auto Dealer fraud and contribute to development of Zambia, the vehicles must follow all rules and procedures as stated below:

Interpol verification to confirm that it is not stolen
Physical Inspection to verify the details
Customs duty to ensure correct taxes are paid
RTSA to secure ownership

Be assured that Automark Units undergo all the above

CFAO values the community in which we operate in. Hence Automark will aim to provide not only affordable mobility but also assure customers with a peace of mind through compliance of laws, integrity, transparency, warranty and mechanical checks by qualified technicians.

We are at your service!

Apr

Easter campaign

Cfao Motors Zambia Limited is happy to offer 10% special discount on the Corolla Quest and Corolla Cross, during this Easter period, valid until 30th April 2023.

We urge all our customers and motorist to enjoy with families and stay safe during this special month of April.

Apr

Easter Public Holiday Announcement

Dear Esteemed Customers,

Please be informed that all Cfao Motors Zambia Limited branches will be closed during the Easter Period.

Below are the details:

• 7^th April 2023, Gazetted Public Holiday (Good Friday)

• 8^th April 2023, Gazetted Pubic Holiday (Holy Saturday)

• 10^th April 2023, Gazetted Public Holiday (Easter Monday)

Wishing you and your families A Happy Easter Season.

For further information call us on +260971 268000.

Thank you for your continued business support.

By Management.

Mar

Cfao Present At The Zambia Sugar Golf Tournament

We are delighted to have taken part in the Zambia Sugar Golf tournament which took place today the 31^st of March 2023 in Mazabuka from 07:00hrs to 17:00hrs . We took part in the tournament which was aimed at giving by to the community from the proceeds of the tournament. Aside from networking, enhancing brand recognition and reputation, Cfao Motors takes pride in promoting good cause events as a way of giving back to the community.

The Toyota Hilux was displayed for golfers to view as the passed through our stand, where our friendly sales consultant assisted with information regarding features of the vehicle encouraging customers to book for test drives.

We would like to congratulate the winners and extend gratitude to everyone that passed through our stand.

Mar

Toyota Zambia and World Vision Zambia Handover a 1X2 Classroom block at Hippo Pool Community

Toyota Zambia Limited in partnership with World Vision Zambia handed over a 1×2 classroom block at Hippo Pool community School in Chingola District, Copperbelt Province.

The hand over took place on Thursday 7^thApril 2022. The constrution project was funded by Toyota Zambia at a Total Cost of Six Hundred and Twenty Eight, Four Hundred and Two Kwacha (K628,402). The Classroom Block was officially handed over to the School by Copperbelt provincial Minister, Hon. Elisha Matambo and commissioned by area Member of Parliament, also Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Hon. Chipoka Mulenga.

Also in attendance was Toyota Zambia Group Managing Director, Mr. Dino Bianchi, World Vision Zambia Counrty Director, Mr. John Hasse, Provincial Education Officer for Copperbelt Province and the School Head Teacher.

Since its inception in 2003, the school has faced significant challenges in providing a conducive learning environment for learners due to inadequate learning space which resulted in classes being held irregularly, thereby affecting the quality of education for the pupils. The inadequate school infrastructure could not meet the high demand for education services needed by the children in Hippo Community and surrounding areas. Therefore, the completion and handing over of the school will provide a conducive, safe and dignified learning environment for learners, improve children’s educational performance, as well as retention rates for teachers.

It is Toyota Zambia’s goal and hope that with the provision of a good learning facility, more children in the area will be able to access primary education which is the foundation for a child’s development.

Speaking at the Handover ceremony, World Vision Zambia National Director John Hasse says the collaboration between Toyota Zambia and World Vision seeks to give children a chance to get quality education by providing a safe and conducive learning environment. “We aim to ensure children live life in its fullness and we believe that this is possible if children learn in a conducive environment. Through this partnership, we are ensuring that over 150 children who attend school at Hippo Pool Community School learn in a favourable environment,” says Mr. Hasse.

On the other hand, Toyota Zambia Managing Director Mr. Dino Bianchi said, Toyota Zambia recognizes the importance of access to quality education and improving school completion rates, especially for the girl child in our communities. It is for this reason that Toyota Zambia continues to partner with World Vision to support the Government of the Republic of Zambia in uplifting the education standards in our country. “We would like to assure you that Toyota Zambia in partnership with world vision Zambia will continue to partner with the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Education, to implement similar programs in various communities to improve the quality of life for the citizens of this country,” says Mr. Dino Bianchi.

Mar

Toyota Zambia and World Vision Zambia Partner to construct a 1X2 Classroom block at Hippo Pool Community

Toyota Zambia in partnership with World Vision Zambia, has embarked on a project to construct a 1×2 classroom block at Hippo Pool Community School in Chingola District, on the Copperbelt, valued at K628,000. The project was commissioned on the 8^th of October 2021. Since its inception in 2003, the school has faced significant challenges in providing a conducive learning environment due to inadequate learning space which resulted in classes being held irregularly, thereby affecting the quality of education for the pupils. The inadequate school infrastructure cannot meet the high demand for education services needed by the children in Hippo Pool Community and surrounding areas. Upon completion, this infrastructure will benefit over 400 children in the community.

In line with our shareholder vision of growing together with the community in areas where we operate, our corporate social responsibility support focuses on areas of health, education, safety and environmental sustainability.

It is our hope that with the provision of a good learning facility, more children in Hippo Pool Community will have access to primary education which is a foundation for our national development.

Mar

Strong Girls Strong Zambia – Building a Strong Nation, One Girl at a Time

CFAO Motors (Zambia) Limited in partnership with World Vision Zambia (WVZ) and ZANACO Bank Plc, under the Strong girls Strong Zambia project, will undertake an education project in Pemba District, Southern Province. This project is aimed at improving the learning environment for the children of Kanchomba Primary & Secondary School through key infrastructure development.

This education project will reach 800 girls as follows:

• 500 girls aged 12years to 18year that are still in school and at risk of getting married

• 300 girls that were either retrieved from early marriage or dropped out of school and wish to further their education.

Through this partnership we aim to eradicate child marriages and incorporate more girls, from rural communities, into the education system. Speaking at the launch CFAO Motors (Zambia) Limited Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dino Bianchi stated that, “CFAO is committed to uplifting rural education standards in Zambia, especially girl child school completion rates”. CFAO Motors (Zambia) Limited, operating as Toyota Zambia, has in the last 7 years funded infrastructure development of 6 schools, 5 with WVZ as its implementing partner. These schools include James Corboy School in Mazabuka, Ndaiwala Basic School in Lundazi District, Nyasowe Primary School in Kalumbila District, Milando Primary School in Mungwi District, Hippo Pool Community School in Chingola, and we are currently finalizing a girls’ boarding house at Kapisha Basic School in Shiwang’andu”, he said.

CFAO Motors (Zambia) Limited in partnership with WVZ and ZANACO Bank plc will undertake the following projects at Kanchomba School in Pemba District:

• Construction of a 1×3 classroom block valued at ZMW 1,100,000

• Construction of an ablution block valued at ZMW700,000

• Provision of desks for the new classroom block as well as various reading materials.

Through this project, we not only seek to improve the infrastructure at the school, but also specifically aim to improve the Girl-Child school completion rate as this will help to improve the standing of women in our communities.

Mar

Chingola Residents, We are with you!

Our thoughts are with the residents from Chingola. We sympathise with those affected by the recent happenings in your town.

In order to support the efforts of the Zambia Police Service in maintaining Law and order in Chingola, Toyota Zambia donated a Toyota Hilux Extra Cab on Sunday 26th January 2020 to Chingola District Police Command.

The handover ceremony was graced by the Minister of Home affairs Hon. Stephen Kampyongo, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, Mr Bonny Kapeso, Copperbelt Police Commissioner – Charity Katanga, Chingola Member of Parliament (who is also the Energy Minister), Hon Mathew Nkhuwa, the Mayor of Chingola, invited guests and the Toyota Zambia General Manager Copperbelt, Mr Gilbert Mfuya who handed over the Vehicle on behalf of Toyota Zambia.

During the ceremony which took place at Chingola Central Police, Hon Kampyongo appreciated Toyota Zambia for being a true partner and appreciated their timely response to mitigate transport challenges faced by the Police in Chingola, particularly in the wake of increased criminal activities in the area.

This message was also echoed by Mr Kapeso, Mrs Charity Kantanga and Hon Nkhuwa who thanked Toyota Zambia for the support and gesture.

It is the hope of Toyota Zambia that the donated vehicle will go a long way in enhancing police patrols in the district and we remain committed to supporting Zambia Police efforts in maintaining Law and order.

Mar

Toyota Zambia, CFAO Group and Mission Pharma Donated Medical Equipment to Beit Cure Hospital

Toyota Zambia, CFAO Group and Mission Pharma has continued with their commitment and dedication to better the health care system in Zambia and ensure that citizens from all walks of life have access to good health care service.

To this effect, Toyota Zambia and CFAO Group in partnership with Mission Pharma on 30^th of September 2019 did make donation of assorted hospital equipment valued at over K100, 000.00 to Beit cure Hospital.

In his remarks CFAO Group Country Delegate – Mr. Dino Bianchi stated that Toyota Zambia CFAO and Mission Pharma in close collaboration with other stakeholders shall remain a partner to Beitcure and support the good cause that the Hospital has continued to undertake in providing quality health-care to citizens of Zambia most of who come from under privileged communities at no cost. He stated that looking at various areas of common need, Toyota Zambia, CFAO Group together with Mission Pharma decided to consider and support various Key areas namely;

1. X- ray film viewer – equipment for viewing x-ray images.

1. Patient stretcher – bed for emergency or critical care with wheels.

1. Patient Cabinet – cabinet for patient to store their belongings while at the hospital.

1. Bilateral bedside locker – beside locker for patient.

1. Suction pump – sucking fluids off operating area.

1. Nebulizer – administering medicine in mist form especially to asthmatic patients.

1. Ward screen –curtains for privacy on wheels.

1. Instrument cabinet – cabinet for storing medical instruments.

1. Patient monitor – monitoring patient vitals during operation or in intensive care unit.

1. Wheelchair scale – scale for people who are unable to stand on their own.

1. Single step – step stoop to assist patients get on the examination bed.

1. Kick bucket – clean up bucket for theatre with wheels.

1. Electrode – patches to help read patients heart rate.

1. Crutches elbow – crutches with elbow support.

1. Crutch underarm – crutches with underarm support

The donation will help strengthen the health care system by contributing to the improvement of health status and quality of life, reduce hospital stays and costs, reduce mortality, complications and infections as well as make the hospital equipment readily available and accessible.

Speaking when he received the donation on behalf of Beitcure Hospital, the Executive Director Mr. Steve Hitt expressed gratitude to Toyota Zambia, CFAO Group and Mission Pharma for its support to Beitcure Hospital over the past decade. It’s the support that the Hospital receives from Partners like Toyota Zambia, CFAO Group and Mission Pharma that enables the Hospital to carry out its work. He further stated that the Hospital is free for all, his team will continue reaching out to the community through word of mouth and through community engagement programs to raise more awareness.

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Flagging Off Vehicle by Minister of Home Affairs and Copperbelt Police Commissioner	Copperbelt Police Commissioner, Charity Katanga (Seated in Vehicle) Ready for Flag off.


Minister of Home Affairs Hand over Keys to Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of operations Mr Bonny Kapeso (In Red Jacket).	Commissioning & Flagging off the Vehicle By Hon Kampyongo & Copperbelt Police Commisioner, Charity Katanga.