Travel and access to the Venue
The Copperbelt University and the city of Kitwe are easily accessible and connected to other major cities. Kitwe is connected by dual carriageway to Ndola International Airport (45 minutes). Kitwe also has the Southdowns Airport for domestic services. Lusaka, the capital, is accessible by wide-tar road (4-5 hours) and by air daily (30-45 minutes). Transport shall be availed for foreign Conference delegates who confirm their arrival and departure from Ndola and Kitwe Airports with their registration.
In addition to hostel type accommodation to be provided in the student hostels, off-campus accommodation (hotel, lodges, and guest houses) costing anywhere from $50 per night BB is available in the city and suburbs near the University. The organisers shall provide the details of the Kitwe City Council licensed establishments and the negotiated rates for the Conference.
The Copperbelt weather in September is steaming hot! Light clothing is recommended. Mosquitoes are a nuisance in spite of the various control programmes. Delegates are reminded to take anti-malaria measures. Remember to check immigration requirements, especially if you should require a Visa before departure from the home country.
Conference Accomodation Rates
| Venue | Room Rates | Extras | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Copperbelt University Hostels | Inclusive in registration fees | Full English B/Fast DSTV in Common Rooms Wireless Internet Connectivity |
| 2. | Edinburgh Hotel | $85.00 | Full English B/Fast DSTV Wireless Internet Connectivity |
| 3. | Moba (Cresta Hotel) | K350,000 | Full English B/Fast DSTV |
| 4. | Rosewood Place (Fully furnished apartments) | K300,000 - K650,OOO | Full English B/Fast DSTV |
| 5. | Sherbourne Guest House | $100.00 - Single $115.00 - Double | Full English B/Fast DSTV Wireless Internet Connectivity |
| 6. | Lothian House | K180,000 - K200,000 | Continental B/Fast DSTV |
| 7. | Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation | K50,000 - K120,000 | DSTV in Common Rooms |
| 8. | St. Andrews-Kim Retreat Centre | Full |
| Contacts: | Prof. Overson Shumba |
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| Patricia Chinyanta |