FOLLOWING the good policies by the New Dawn Government under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema especially those made during the lately held mining indaba in South Africa, Ritam Holdings is set to launch amulti-sector investment in Zambia.
Ritam Holdings, a black– possessed South African diversified group says the launch will be supported by investments exceeding US$ 500 million over the coming three years, creating over 2000 jobs for Zambian citizens.
This is off the successful cooperation with the Zambian Government on a hospital infrastructure project through one of Ritam Holdings subsidiaries TFM.
Meanwhile, Ecomed, another subsidiary of Ritam Holdings will be equipping all the hospitals being erected by TFM in confluence with the Ministry of Health, inclusive of commissioning and training of staff.
Ritam Holdings Chairman Mcebisi Mlonzi in a statement said the company has covered other crucial sectors such as Health, Agriculture, Energy resources among others.
“ As a South African diversified Holdings company, we found it befitting to partner with Zambia given our Southern African ties to strive to become Africa’s leading diversified industrial group, applying innovation, technology and resources to enhance the sustainability and development of human lives, ” Mr Mlonzi said.
He said the company’s broader vision for Zambia is to make a positive contribution to the economy by creating value, wealth, jobs, and transferring skills.
Meanwhile, Ritam Holdings through its subsidiary Ritam Ecomed has partnered with Kano Healthcare Solutions to work together in medical equipment supply, installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and training of company staff.
“ With common expertise and over 45 years of joint experience, Ritam Ecomed will be suitable to provide world– class medical solutions to Zambia. With a staff complement of 275 people in Southern Africa, including Clinical Engineers, registered Nurses, Paramedics and Product Specialists, ” Ritam Ecomed CEO Marius Smith said.
Mr Smith said Ecomed will be equipping all the hospitals being erected by TFM in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, inclusive of commissioning and training of staff.
He said Ecomed will further give total solutions in the areas of Intensive Care Units, Theatres, Maternity Wards, General Wards, Trauma Units, Radiology, Emergency Medical Services, Homecare and Pain Management.
“ Our goal is to place Ritam Ecomed as the first choice when you select your partner for medical equipment solutions, supported by our excellent product quality, comprehensive product range, competitive prices, innovative technology and accompanied with our flexible customer–friendly approach, ” said Mr Smith.