a bumper issue for a bumper year! - ifs · 9. carry your passport even on domestic flights. during...

A BUMPER ISSUEFOR A BUMPER YEAR!

NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 6 | DECEMBER 2017COFFEE BREAK

IFS COFFEEBREAK | ISSUE 06 | DECEMBER 2017 I PAGE 2

SAFETY MOMENT

IFS is committed to providing an environment free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation. These are not tolerated and are against the law!Grounds on which it is unlawful for you to be harassed and discriminated against are:

By Frank Teeling | Group HSE Manager | Durban Support Office

• Age• Sex• Race• Pregnancy

• Marital status• Sexual orientation • Political conviction • Trade Union activity

• Religious conviction• Family responsibility• Impairment or disability

HARASSMENT – usually unwelcome and unwanted behaviour which humiliates, offends or intimidatesDISCRIMINATION – treating someone less favourably because of a personal characteristicBULLYING – a form of ill-treatment based on fear, designed to achieve compliance with the bully’s wishesVICTIMISATION – subjecting a person to any detriment as a result of that person making a complaint

If this behaviour is demonstrated outside of work, it may still be dealt with at work, examples would be a Christmas function or on public transport etc.

Seasons Greetings

Dear IFS Family,

2017 has been a great year across all regions and contributed meaningfully to our African footprint and legacy building vision “to be Africa’s best facility services company”.

It has been a privilege to not only work with all of you but to witness an infectious spirit across all of our camps. Our teams have displayed a positive and solution driven approach in the face of many challenges in the market. And at all times have acted with integrity in providing a service to our client base, underpinned by excellence.

The IFS brand has grown from strength to strength, and with long term extensions achieved on all of our key contracts, the company finds itself in the most stable position to track and ultimately achieve its vision targets in 2018 and beyond.

With the market place and the dynamics therein having been in such an unsettled space in recent years, IFS has lead the way in innovative additions to our services, particularly embracing lifestyle and technological advances. These two amongst others have improved our service delivery, transparency, flexibility and speed of delivery to our client base - a clear differentiator from our competitors.

I would like to thank you all for your commitment and loyalty to IFS this past year. The company and its shareholders value your contribution and look forward to a successful 2018. One in which we hope to grow our family and provide opportunities for you all. For those of you working on our sites, I trust the festive season will run smoothly, and those traveling with family and friends, please remember to be safe.

Seasons greetings to all.Marc Rosenberg

1. If you are travelling alone, try to find a buddy in line or in the seat next to you, so that you can watch other others possessions.

2. When putting your carry-on-bags through the x-ray belt, put your laptop on last so that it comes out behind your other bags, and with luck, at the same time you are cleared to pick it up.

3. Put your luggage in the overhead bin across the aisle from you so that you can see that no one is opening your luggage during the flight. Overhead storage bins may not be able to hold very heavy objects during turbulence, so if you are having trouble lifting an article into the bin, have it stored elsewhere.

4. Dress for comfort and safety. The best protection from heat and fire is natural fibre (cotton, denim, leather, wool) so avoid synthetics and bear in mind that the safety slide is pretty rough material and the end has strips of Velcro, so a dress or skirt is not advisable.

5. The safest seating is on the exit aisle in the back of the airplane, usually farthest from impact and farthest from explosive fuel.

6. The time for greatest concern is during take-off and landing, so nonstop flights reduce exposure to these most accident-prone phases of flight. Choose larger aircraft whenever possible, as they provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.

7. Always carry a penlight flashlight for use in an emergency when no other source of light may be available. Follow directions from the flight crew and exit the aircraft as quickly as possible.

8. If you are travelling over water, make sure you know how to locate and don your life jacket or floatation device. The primary reason flight attendants are on an aircraft is for safety, so if one of them asks you to do something like fasten your seat belts, do it - don’t ask questions!

9. Carry your passport even on domestic flights. During a crisis, a flight may be diverted to neighbouring country airports and having a passport will facilitate the border crossing.

10. Don’t drink too much alcohol! The atmosphere in an airliner cabin is pressurized, so any alcohol you consume will affect you more. Moderation is a good policy at any altitude. Drinking non-caffeinated products is a good practice as well.

BONUS TIPS!Some aspects of the check in and security screening process are pretty routine and well known, but travellers often overlook some obvious points such as the following:• Do not lock your carry-on bags because security may have to

open your bag for inspection.

• Limitations on carry-on items are now strictly enforced to one carry-on item and one personal item, such as a laptop, handbag, or briefcase, and restrictions should be observed.

• A packing list will assure you of what is missing after an inspection.

• For ease of clearing security, limit the amount of metal on your person and put all metal objects-watch, pens, coins, keys, cell phone-in a zip lock bag stowed in your carry on luggage pocket. That leaves only a belt buckle and shoes with metal to be removed.

• International trips require a higher standard of care and planning. Different screening processes may be used in other countries and this and other security issues should be researched in advance.

A general safety checklist includes many of the standard provisions and is a good review:• Wear a safety strap for eyeglasses and bring an extra pair just

in case they are broken, lost or stolen.• Always carry your International Certificate of Vaccination-ICV

so that medical personnel can rule out certain diseases, if you become ill. Your ICV will contain all recent vaccinations for travel as well as have sections to document any chronic medical conditions, blood type, allergies, and eyeglass prescription.

• It is always a good idea to list your blood type on your passport and to make photocopies of your passport and visa.

• Stow passports & visas independently of your originals (carry two extra passport photos in case your passport is lost or stolen).

• I always carry an emergency escape smoke hood as well. A smoke hood will give you extra time to breathe filtered air during an escape from a smoke filled cabin.

AIRLINE SAFETY TIPS

Bon voyage & safe travels!


11 000km of cling wrapThat's the distance between Johannesburg and Sydney, Australia!

IFS SUPPLY CHAIN ANNUAL QUANTITIES M

OZA

MBI

QUE

SOUT

H A

FRIC

AN

AM

IBIA

1000 tons

Fresh fruit &vegetables

450 tonsbread flour

3 600 000 juices

200 000 rolls of toilet paper

If you rolled out all the toilet paper, it would be the same distance as 90 000 soccer fields!

That’s enough to fill 1½ Olympic Swimming Pools!

1400 tons proteinWhich equates to approximately 777 hippo’s!

500 tonsrice

Which is the same weight at 28 buses!

720 000 litres drinking water

350 tonsPasta - the same weight as 30 ship anchors!

1.5 million

1 million

Brown paper bags and polystyrene cups

eggs

4 million Toothpicks, serviettes & salt sachets EACH

2.8 million 200ml juices

1.6 million Loaves of brown bread

280 tonsChicken thighs - that’s 100 giraffes!

300 tonsSugar - that equates to the same weight at 200 cars!

150 tons Jam portions - which is the same weight as 20 elephants!

180 tons Cabbage - which is 50 hippo’s!

In 2016 IFS travelled 1.6 million kilometres!! Which is nearly to the moon and back, or 12.5 times around the world! Below are some more of our INCREDIABLE stats:

WE DELIVER!


We have just hosted our 3rd Annual Potjie Kos Competition at Kenmare, and it was a HUGE success. We had 7 teams: Team Le Stoep, Team Norbert’s Noodles, Team ISOS, Team Easy Riders, Team Logistics, Team Finance and a no name team. The judges consisted of Harry Schmidt, Julia Miguel, Ben Baxter (COO for Kenmare) Caetano Amurane (HR Manager Kenmare) and Jennifer Nhassengo (PA to Kenmare GM). With the ingredients provided by IFS, the teams had to cook a Potjie of their choice, within the 3 hour time-frame. Everyone had a great time. At the end of the day, three teams were victorious. Well done to all the teams, and WELL DONE to the following winning teams:

1st - Team Easy Riders 2nd - Team Finance3rd - Team Norberts Noodles

This was team Easy Riders 3rd attempt at victory and this time they were victorious!

CAN YOUhandleheat?

Sent in by: Harry Schmidt | Camp Manager | Mozambique

KENMARE POTJIE COMPETION


A recent Health Drive was hosted by the Vale Medical team assisted by the IFS Nutritionists, Sheinila Santos and Gimo Pequete. The focus was on cardiovascular health, high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and the relevance of body mass index (BMI). Good nutrition and healthy living was the focus of the Health Drive to encourage sensible eating habits and promote exercise to improve overall cardiovascular health.

Volunteers’ weight, height, blood pressure and resting pulse were recorded. One-on-one interviews were held to explain the relevance of these figures in calculating the BMI. One’s Body Mass Index is the association between one’s height and weight. A BMI of under 18.5 is considered underweight, 18.5 – 24.9 as normal, 25 – 29.9 as overweight and above 30 obese.

The Health Drive was a success and well received by all at Vale.

Health Day

ValeSent in by: Gordon Sampson | Regional QHSE Manager | Mozambique

SOURCING TRIP TO MAPUTO

Sent in by: Melissa Wise | Supply Chain Logistics Controller | Support Office | Durban, South Africa

Myself and Brigitte attended the Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Origin course on Tuesday 31 October 2017 in Johannesburg.

As the Logistics Team, we are constantly bombarded with new information from the various countries we export too, and in order for us to be on top of things, we need to know what is required of us and are constantly up-skilling ourselves.

IFS LOGISTIC TEAM

WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN?A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an important international trade document that certifies that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. They also serve as a declaration by the exporter.

Virtually every country in the world considers the origin of imported goods when determining the duty that will be applied or, in some cases, whether the goods may be legally imported at all.

STAYING ON TOP OF THINGS

31 October - 3 November

Pam and Stephen visited the new Coca-Cola Factory in Matola Gare Maputo. which is a state of the art plant and the largest Coca-Cola factory in Africa.

We also visited the Sumol+Compal plant in Boane, Maputo. The factory is relatively new, opening in 2013. Their parent company, is based in Portugal and has been running for 60 years. Sumol+Compal is the supplier of 100% Fruit Juices to IFS Mozambique Sites. Stephen and Pam met with Fernando De Oliveira (Chief Executive Officer), Bruno Felicio (Sales and Marketing Manager) and the rest of the team.

Sent in by: Pam Holden | Supply Chain Sourcing Practitioner | Support Office, Durban | South Africa

Stephen Akal with the Country Commercial Manager, Director of Coca-Cola Mozambique.


Some news from IFS Kansuki DRC making the celebration of Happy Diwali for our Indian residents a memorable one.

Message from our Indian Residents:

The festive of Light would not light up without "REDIS", "MUMI" and "IFS" thanks for giving an opportunity to Celebrate the Diwali.

KANSUKI CELEBRATES DIWALISent in by: Eugene Lomberg | Operations Manager | DRC & Mozambique

Light the Lamp of Love Blast the Chain of Sorrow Shoot a rocket of prosperity Fire a flowerpot of Happiness Wish you and your family Sparkling Diwali

AFUNGI: CLIENT SERVER OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER

Jafar Amade Stores Assistant

Sent in by: Luis Soares, Human Resource | Anthony Maloney, Camp Manager | Afungi Camp | Mozambique

Congratulations!

KANSUKI HOSTS THE POLICE ACADEMY

10 AFRICAN NOBEL PEACE WINNERS

Sent in by: Eugene Lomberg | Operations Manager | DRC & Mozambique

IFS Kansuki had the pleasure of hosting the Police Academy Training from the Lwalaba Province for 4 weeks.

1960, Albert Luthuli - South Africa1978, Anwar El Sadat - Egypt1984, Desmond Tutu - South Africa 1993, Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk - South Africa2001, Kofi Annan - Ghana2004, Wangari Maathai - Kenya2005, Mohamed El Baradei - Egypt 2011, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - Liberia 2011, Leymah Gbowee - Liberia

Parabéns!Penane Ali Saide Housekeeper


Sent in by: Edgar Bruno | Camp Manager (L2) | Mozambique

Here are some pictures illustrating the moratorium announcement event that took place at Quitupo Village - Palma district. This was an government official event to announce the beginning of the resettlement project in Palma and was represented by Oil and Gas companies ENI/Anadarko. Note that IFS has also contributed a lot for the success of the event supporting Anadarko in all logistic aspects.

MORATORIUM ANNOUNCEMENT


FRONTIER VISITS AN ORPHANAGESent in by: Jerry Lubanga | Camp Manager Frontier Project | DRC

Sent in by: Rouan Evans | Project Manager KCC & KCC Hospital | DRC

April 25 each year is devoted to World Malaria Day. Six hundred pupils from Matendo Primary School (built by KCC) in Tshamundenda village received mosquito nets to protect them against mosquito bites and from contracting Malaria. In conjunction with this initiative, nurses and doctors from KCC Hospital informed pupils, teachers and other health officials on different methods for Malaria prevention, including the correct use of mosquito nets. IFS provided the mosquito nets for the initiative. Their donation was greatly appreciated by the Ministry of Health representative.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank KCC Hospital for its technical support and for the Malaria Awareness Campaign for communities which was broadcast on local radio and TV. We would also like to remind everyone that KCC has implemented an annual indoor residual spraying campaign. This programme has greatly contributed to reducing Malaria cases in surrounding communities.

WORLD MALARIA DAYMOSQUITO NETS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

KEY FACTS ABOUT MALARIA• Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female

Anopheles mosquitoes.• In 2015, 91 countries and areas had ongoing Malaria transmission.• Malaria is preventable and curable, and increased efforts are dramatically reducing the Malaria burden in many places.• Between 2010 and 2015, Malaria incidence among populations at risk (the rate of new cases) fell by 21% globally. In that

same period, Malaria mortality rates among populations at risk fell by 29% globally among all age groups, and by 35% among children under 5.

• Africa has a disproportionately high share of the global Malaria burden. In 2015, the region was home to 90% of Malaria cases and 92% of Malaria deaths.


IFS visiting farms together with the Vale Social Development team. The objective of the project is to support and uplift local communities. The IFS representatives were Murradine Omar (Vale Camp Manager) and Stephen Akal (Sourcing Manager) from the Durban Support Office. The Vale representatives were Zimba, Bambo and Cirineu, together with the Minister of Agriculture representing the province.

FARM VISITWITH VALE DEVELOPMENT TEAMSent in by: Stephen Akal | Sourcing Manager | Durban Support Office

SUMMER VEGETABLESAsparagusArtichokesAubergineBeetrootButternutCabbageCelery

ChilliesChivesCourgettesEndive Garlic Green beansMealiesMushroomsRhubarb

SpinachSpring onionSweet peppersSwiss chardTurnips

SUMMER FRUITSApricots

ApplesBananasBlackberriesBlueberriesStrawberriesCherriesFigsGrapes Granadillas

GuavasKiwiLemonsLitchis Mangoes Melons NectarinesPawpawPeaches

PearsPlumsPomegranatesPrickly pearsSpanspekTomatoesWatermelon

WHAT’S IN SEASON NOW? (DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY)

IFS KNOWS FOOD!

Take our African food quiz and see how your general knowledge stacks up!

1. CAN YOU NAME THE ‘BUBBLE BREAD’ EATEN IN ETHIOPIA, ERITREA AND SOMALIA?Injera TsebhisAkelet Dovi

2. WHAT IS THE LARGE CATERPILLAR EATEN IN SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA AND ZIMBABWE CALLED?Kommandowurm worm Okalombo wormMopane worm Shongololoworm

3.WHICH AFRICAN COUNTRY IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST SUPPLIER OF SARDINES?Cape Verde Morocco Algeria Angola

4. WHICH COUNTRIES FOOD IS HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY CREOLE, FRENCH, INDIAN AND CHINESE HERITAGES? Reunion SeychellesMauritius Comoros

5. WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR FRUIT IN AFRICA?Plantain MangoLitchis Watermelon

6. IN WHICH COUNTRY DOES SADZA ORIGINATE FROM?Zambia ZimbabweGhana Tanzania

7. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMONLY USED COOKING METHOD THROUGHOUT AFRICA?Frying BoilingSlow cooking Steaming

8. FROM WHICH COUNTRY DOES THE TAGINE ORIGINATE? Mali MoroccoTunisia Niger

9. HOW MANY AFRICA NATIONS ARE EXPERIENCING A SIGNIFICANT FOOD SHORTAGES?27 6612 51

10. WHICH AFRICAN COUNTRY IS LARGELY INFLUENCED BY GERMAN FOOD? Gabon Sudan Uganda Namibia

11. WHAT IS FUFU MADE FROM?Fish by-products, Banana leavesRoot vegetables Coconut husk

12. WHAT IS TEFF, AN IMPORTANT CROP IN ETHIOPIA, A TYPE OF?Banana Grain Pumpkin Spice

13. WHICH ANCIENT PEOPLE DEVELOPED COUSCOUS FROM SEMOLINA? Berbers RomansEgyptians Arabs

14. WHAT AFRICAN NUT WAS ONCE A KEY INGREDIENT IN COCA-COLA?Cola nuts Coca nutsKola nuts Caco nuts

15. IN WHICH COUNTRY IS THE DISH “ROLEX” EATEN?Nigeria UgandaZimbabwe Kenya

16. WHAT IS MADAGASCAR’S BIGGEST EXPORT?Coconuts CoffeeVanilla Cinnamon

17. WHICH COUNTRY DOES DUKKAH ORIGINATE?Benin TogoIvory Coast Egypt

18. WHICH REGION IS KNOWN FOR ITS USE OF HARISSA PASTE?Southern Africa North AfricaWest Africa Central Africa

19. WHERE IS AMARULA PRODUCED?Botswana Lesotho South Africa Zimbabwe

20. WHAT IS SWAZILAND’S LEADING FOOD EXPORT?Sugar Olive oilFish Offal

1. Injera 2. Mopane worm 3. Morocco 4. Mauritius 5 Watermelon 6. Zimbabwe 7. Slow cooking 8. Morocco 9. 27 10. Namibia 11. Root vegetables 12. Grain 13. Berbers 14. Kola nuts 15. Uganda 16. Vanilla 17. Egypt 18. North Africa 19. South Africa 20. Sugar

HOW WELL DO YOU?


The World Health Organisation recently warned 9 African countries to be on high alert for the bubonic plague. But what exactly is this?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned 9 African countries to take precautionary measures for the "black death" plague, also known as bubonic plague, which can be treated successfully with antibiotics. One of the biggest pandemics in historyThe WHO stated that the disease can be treated in the present day with antibiotics, but in the fourteenth century this disease was still responsible for causing 50 million deaths across Europe. Bubonic plague – the factsBubonic plague is an infection of the lymphatic system, pneumonic plague is an infection of the respiratory system and septicemic plague is an infection in the blood stream.While bubonic plague is transmitted to humans via fleas living on rats, pneumonic plague is the most virulent and least common form of the plague and can be inhaled and transmitted between humans without involvement of animals or fleas.It occurs when Yersina pestis bacteria infect the lungs and cause pneumonia and, without treatment, it can kill within 24 hours. What are the symptoms?The symptoms include sudden fevers and chills, headaches,

body aches, weakness and shortness of breath, chest pain and cough, sometimes coughing up blood and blood in the sputum.How is it treated?Antibiotics are effective in the treatment of plague, and should be started as soon as possible to prevent complications. The antibiotics used for treating plague include tetracyclines (such as doxycycline), fluoroquinolones (such as ciprofloxacin) and amingolycosides (including streptomycin and gentamycin).History of bubonic plagueThe bubonic plague signified real terror in urban communities for hundreds of years. Spread by airborne bacteria or by infected fleas living on rats in unhygienic urban conditions, this disease wiped out two-thirds of the inhabitants of parts of Europe in the 14th century.The plague returned for centuries, often in the summer months. It is thought that the Great Fire of London in 1666 was largely responsible for ending this scourge in London, as it destroyed many of the favourite haunts of the rats which bore the infected fleas.But in other areas, including modern urban environments, the Black Plague (aka Black Death) is still a reality – although a lot less terrifying since the advent of antibiotics.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE 'BLACK DEATH' PLAGUE

The nine countries the WHO has warned of being at risk are: Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Reunion, Mauritius, Seychelles and Comoros

The outbreak is considered a much bigger threat to the region than in previous years because it has taken on its pneumonic form - meaning it is airborne and spread by sneezing and coughing.

The medieval disease famously wiped out ONE THIRD of Europe's population in the 13th and 14th centuries in one of the most devastating pandemics in human history known as the Black Death.

70 per cent of the cases are pneumonic plague, which is the most deadly form of the disease.

KenyaEthiopiaSouth AfricaMozambiqueTanzania

ReunionMauritiusSeychellesComoros

"The risk of regional spread is moderate due to the occurrence of frequent travel by air and sea to neighbouring Indian Ocean islands and other southern and east African countries."

THE BLACK PLAGUE - THE FACTS

HERE ARE SOME MORE FACTS ABOUT THIS DISEASE• The pneumonic plague, which was spread via the coughing of infected people, had a death rate of 100%.• In the 14th century it killed almost 2/3 of the inhabitants of northern Europe – mostly within 3 or 4 days of the time of infection.• In 1347 the inhabitants of Genoa shot burning arrows at a naval vessel returning from war in the Crimea known to have Bubonic

plague on board.• It spread nevertheless and, in 4 years, killed 75 million people in Europe, often more than half the population of a given country.• It was called the "Black Plague", because of the black discolouration of toes and fingers as a result of coagulation of the blood in

these body parts.• No one knew then what caused it. However, it turned out that fleas were spreading the plague from infected rats. But for many

years people believed that the disease was spread by filthy air. Often household pets or rats were the first to die – they were blamed for this disease, which lead to the killing of many pets as a preventative measure.

• The other two types of plague are pneumonic plague (which was rampant in the 1400’s) and septicaemic plague.• Bubonic plague is the most common form of plague. It occurs when an infected flea bites a person or, in rare cases, when material

contaminated with the Yersinia pestis bacterium enters through a crack in the skin.

This epidemic could still worsen as the death tolls hits 124 and more than 1,300 are left infected.

Ethiopia

Kenya

Tanzania

Mozambique

Swaziland

LesothoSouthAfrica

Madagascar

Seychelles

Mauritius

Comoros

La Réunion

The nine countries the WHO* has warned of being at risk are:

* World Health Organisation


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

As part of CSI Projects, IFS Todal donated some cleaning chemicals to Marishongwe Clinic. The clinic is about 7km from Todal Mine, hence our operation falls under its catchment area. Of late, the clinic has been struggling with housekeeping detergents due to harsh economic conditions within the country. Therefore, as the IFS family we saw it fit to offer a helping hand to the community through this donation. Marishongwe Community Representatives and Clinic Staff were so appreciative and grateful to this noble initiative.

MARISHONGWE CLINIC DONATION

WE ALL HAVE TWO HANDSOne to help ourselves and the second to help others

Sent in by: William Zambezi | QHSE Manager | Kipoi | DRC

GET TO KNOW: KIPOI, DRCOUR PEOPLE

Adolphe Manda - Housekeeping and Laundry Manager

Eric Kaseba - Finance

Didier Katalay - Human Resources

Senior Chef - Mugabe working on SMC

PM Jacobus with Didier HR and Marcel William - QHSE Manager

Kipoi site in Katanga Province of DRC was opened on 01 April 2017, taking over from SODEXO.

It has a staff compliment of 90 people offering Facilities Management and Catering to SEK Mine.

These pictures will show you the camp layout, management staff of Kipoi IFS and other staff team members.


Alan - Maintenance Manager

The amazing food served at Kipoi DRC QHSE Team, Walter missing

Kipoi Main Kitchen Kipoi Waste Management Area

Laundry Staff

Joel Kambere - Project Manager L2SEK Client Celebrates LTI in September 2017


Bin Cards sorting

Gary - one of the 3 Kipoi Drivers

Group HSE Officer, Granville with QHSE Manager William Bakery three bucket system

Our Bakers

Chef Mathius Chingwe and QHSE Manager William

Saturdays and Wednesdays - Client BraaiSteve Kasongo - Stores



IFS provides all Chandling services to an established and growing client base on the African continent. The Group focuses on creating sustainable relationships with our client base, ensuring that major focus is placed on providing the best procurement option for all needs, at the most affordable cost.

IFS SS&T forms part of the greater International Facilities Services Group, which has a footprint in 16 African Countries and an established infrastructure set up covering much of Sub-Saharan Africa. Our specialist logistics division covers over 1.6 million km annually in servicing our clients and has over 450 20ft containers in circulation per month.

Our target market includes:

• Offshore Oil and Gas companies• Tugs of all categories (e.g. anchor handling, support,

platform supply etc.)• Local fishing trawlers• Local government vessels (i.e. patrol vessels of Ministry of

Fisheries)• Container and bulk cargo vessels• Reefers• Luxury yachts • Any mining or industrial requirements

WHAT DIFFERENTIATES US FROM THE COMPETITION?

IFS creates personal relationships and spends time understanding client needs. Our Group’s core differentiator is our commitment to provide personalised solutions to our clients by understanding needs and executing with safety and professionalism at the forefront of our operation.

Our focused team is available and willing to engage at short notice and take great pride in the speed and excellence with which our service is provided.

In addition our Group can provide:• Safe and timely delivery processes• Substantial buying power leveraging off the IFS Group

Coverage on the African continent and beyond• Excellent relationships with selected suppliers that allows

IFS to provide competitive pricing and uphold the highest quality standards

• A reliable and knowledgeable team compiled of almost 20 years of experience and knowledge combined

• An already established client base that has the potential for growth

• We can provide the full spectrum of Ship-Chandling services • A wealth of experience in all sectors of facility services• In-house QHSE department

DID YOU KNOW THAT IFS HAVE A VERY SUCCESSFUL CHANDLING DIVISION?

WHY USE US

IFS has a well-established infrastructure set up in SSA – with this in mind, the speed and quality with which client requests can be fulfilled sets our Group apart from other providers. Our personal interactions and commitment to excellence will allow our client base to feel comfortable that orders and timelines are addressed with consummate professionalism. • Around the clock availability and swift response to inquiries

allows for proper planning and alignment of needs. This ensures expectations are met and often exceeded

• A solid platform/base from which to expand our offering and business.

• Forming part of a company employing +-1300 employees across Africa – our capacity and reliability can be trusted.

ARE WE ACCESSIBLE?

• Walvis Bay port is the gateway entrance into Southern Africa’s continuing economical growth therefore giving us access to opportunities beyond it’s limit

• The IFS Corporate Office is based adjacent to the Durban Port (Africa’s largest harbour) and extensive coverage throughout African countries exist

• Mozambique – Maputo, Nacala, Beira• Cape Town Port

SOUTH AFRICA

BOTSWANA

NAMIBIA

ZIMBABWE

ZAMBIA

DRC

ANGOLA

MOZAMBIQUE

MALAWI

Madagascar

MAURITIUS

TANZANIA

Johannesburg

WindhoekWalvis Bay

Cape Town

Durban Harbour

Durban (Support Office)

Nacala

Maputo

Quelimane

Moma

Xai-Xai

Inhambane

Beira

Lüderitz

Tete

Pemba

Palma

Richards Bay

Saldanha Bay

Mossel Bay Port Elizabeth

East London

LESOTHO

SWAZILAND

Our specialist logistics division covers over 1.6 million km annually in servicing our clients and has over 450 20ft containers in circulation per month.


The IFS Ship Suppliers and Trading Office in Walvis Bay

ISS&T Office branding

ISS&T Office branding

ISS&T Bakkies and Warehouse

ISS&T Bakkies and Warehouse

IFS Namibia Office Branding in progress.

Sent in by: Marco du Toit | Country Manager | Namibia

The 2 Saipem rigs that we supplied during the course of the year.

ISS&T loading stockThe IFS Ship Suppliers and Trading Office in Walvis Bay

The patrol vessel Nathaniel Maxuilili. 1 of the 3 fleet belonging to the Ministry of Fisheries that SS&T supply. The others being the Anna Kakurukaze Mungunda (also patrol) and the Mirabilis (research).

Mr Sakkie Itope, Ship Handler is helping with the deliveries and pickups for the vessels


IFS CHANDLING ASSISTS THE BRAZILIAN NAVY WITH SUPPLIES

We had the privilege of assisting the Brazilian Navy with food provisions and technical/spares that was needed in February.

Clear and tranquil sea in our beautiful bay. Was an uphill battle to get the combo unit (fridge/freezer) in the warehouse but with patience, perseverance and excellent logistical support, we were successful.

A close shave. But successful nonetheless.


Loading provisions via a launch boat for the MV CM Brit which is at anchorage

Offshore container with provisions being lifted from the truck…

Vessel crane lifting provisions stores in a 1 ton bag onto the vessel.

Crane lifting a pallet of water from the quayside onto the ship.

and onto a launch for the rig Saipem 12000 at anchorage.

Ronwhen meeting and thanking the Master of SS Nujoma (Debmarine) at its inauguration. We had the pleasure to also supply them with some technical stores.


IS YOUR PASSWORD STRONG ENOUGH?

Do you know how to create a strong password? Is your password “Password”, “Michael1980”, “M1chael” or something similar? These are common passwords and can easily be guessed. The second one does consist of a number, but it’s a number associated with you, and the third one, using a number to replace a letter of your name is just too easy to guess.

Having a strong password makes it difficult to guess by people and computer programmes and ensures your data is protected from unauthorised access. We’ve come up with a few tips to help you create a new password:

• Use at least 8-16 characters (NOT letters)• Use both UPPERCASE and lowercase letters• Use numbers• You may use symbols such as ! @ £ $ % ^ & * ( ) { } ? | + # € ¡ ¢ ∞ § ¶, however be aware that some platforms may not allow

you to use symbols• Do not use a password similar to one you have used previously• Do not use your name/surname, your families names, your pets names, your friends names• Do not use dictionary words• Do not use a keyboard pattern, like qwerty, asdfghjkl, cfthnbvg• Get creative! Use an anagram or misspell words. Instead of using your birthdate 13121980, use M¡Brthd8•l2l3l98o, or your

favourite sports team, eg tH3_5pr1ng8okz.

If you are going to write your password down, do not label it “password” and do not keep it near your computer.

Remember to check that the symbols can be used on your mobile phone and on any apps you may use on both your phone and desktop.

Why would you need to change your password?

Well, other users may have access to your computer and if you’ve saved your password on it, they might be able to access it. Also, there are online hazards like the Heartbleed Bug which can access your personal data, so changing your password is one of the ways to keep your information safe.

Your passwords are the most common way to prove your identity when using websites, email accounts and your computer itself (via User Accounts). The use of strong passwords is therefore essential in order to protect your security and identity. The best security in the world is useless if a malicious person has a legitimate user name and password.

800 204 646

Call the IFS Ethics Line with any information you may have regarding

fraud, corruption, theft or any irregularities.

ON CRIME!WHISTLEBLOW THE

24 hours a day, 365 days a year

T O L L F R E E

DON’T SUPPORT IT, REPORT IT!

E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.tip-offs.com


Part of the team behind our great work. We believe in teamwork, integrity and excellence. DRC Comide Admin-Supervisors

DRC Comide Monday morning briefing #teamwork.

COMIDE BELIEVES IN TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY AND EXCELLENCESent in by: Donald Makarichi | Camp Manager | Comide | DRC

DRC Comide outdoor lunch. Our open air Saturday afternoon set up

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

AL FRESCO LUNCH AT COMIDE


#ifscoffeeculture

@ifscoffeeculture

COFFEE. COMMUNITY. CONVERSATION.THAT’S OUR CULTURE.

Where great coffee and vibrant culture collides. IFS Coffee Culture, our new coffee shop franchise, officially opened on 13th November 2017!

THE IFS COFFEE SHOP HAS LAUNCHED!

November saw the launch of our flagship coffee shop - IFS Coffee Culture.

The shop has been launched at the same address as the corporate office in Umhlanga, Durban and is rapidly gaining popularity with local Durban coffee lovers. We already have over 200 followers on Instagram!

If you are in the neighbourhood, pop into Coffee Culture for great coffee; delicious food and meet our awesome Barista and team. We'll be launching Coffee Cultures onto our sites in Africa, so watch this spot for news on when you may have a Coffee Culture open up near you!

Catch us on www.instagram.com/ifscoffeeculture/ and look out for the tag #IFSCoffeeCulture


A happy worker is a hard worker.

ACS STAFF NEW UNIFORMS

ACS staff in front of the office.

The Staff of ACS (Atlantic Catering Solutions) nicely dressed in their new uniforms.


FRANS V MBIDI RECEIVES BRANDED TRUCKSMr Frans V Mbidi, Operations Manager (AFS) Atlantic Food Service, is giving a ‘handclasp” for a job well done. The branding for AFS trucks looks exquisite and Mr Frans Mbidi can prove it. Mr John Nguakapita was very proud to see our new trucks with the branding on.

WELL DONE GUYS! THE TRUCKS LOOK FANTASTIC!



Thank you to Mr Nicolaus, the Catering Manager at Ohorongo, for always making sure that there is something sweet and delicious for everyone to enjoy!

THE SWEET DELIGHTS AT OHORONGO KIOSKSent in by: Marco du Toit | Country Manager | Namibia

IFS VISIT THE HOSTEL IN OTAVI WITH THE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL “STEPS FOR CHILDREN”

Ms Louisa Hough makes sure that every child gets a packet of Jelly Tots

Its play time for the children

Computer room



CHINESE VVIP VISIT TO KAMOASent in by: Jacobus Van Dyk | Camp Manager | SEK Kipoi | DRC21-24 SEPTEMBER


The Kansanshi mine is the largest copper mine in Africa. The mine is located approximately 10km north of the town of Solwezi and 180km to the northwest of the Copperbelt town of Chingola.

DID YOU KNOW?KANSANSHI

Sent in by: Lloyd Machanyangwa | Senior Catering Manager | Kansanshi | Zambia

IFS & KANSANSHI1 YEAR TOGETHER


FRONTIER COMMEMORATES WORLD AIDS DAY 1 DECEMBER 2017

Sent in by: Walter Kapend | Safety Officer | Frontier | DRC

IFS Staff support Frontier in the world Commemoration day for HIV and AIDS:

• Patient Mulumba (FSA)• Rosette Kimbala (Kitchen Cleaner)• Daniel Kabambo (Maintenance Assistant)• Kunda Kamota Prudent (Housekeeping Cleaner)• Munganga Kissi Fidel (Site Driver)• Jerry Lubanga (Camp Manager)• Denise Nemeya (Finance Admin)• Masiya Musweka (Store Controller)• Balise Difand (Admin Clerk)• Jhon Roberson (Frontier GM) and his team• Sasale Mabwe George (Housekeeping Cleaner Admin)• Kabambgu Kabangu Daniel (Groundsman)• Banza Adole Dieudo (Groundsman)• Mutisa Sondashi (Admin Cleaner)• Chola Mutolwa Clement (Admin Cleaner)

The event started with a group theatre by the actor SARINDJIKA group theatre, then followed by the Frontier General Directors words, and question and answers by Doctor Bruno (HOD of the Frontier Clinic), and ended by offering HIV testing to all staff.

www.ifsafrica.com

FACILITIES FOR AFRICA

Merry

&2018

ChristmasNew YearHappy

a bumper issue for a bumper year! - ifs · 9. carry your passport even on domestic flights. during...

Documents