The Copperbelt Agricultural Show Society organised their first public show in 1957. According to Past chairman Henry J. Oosthuizen, this was a very small show with temporary stands and tent. There were a few cattle, a handfull of pigs and a small herd of dairy cattle from the only dairy farm on the y valued their success.
Copperbelt which was in Kalulushi. The Show was primarily sponsored by Anglo American Corporation which had a significant investment in the Copperbelt Mines. The early Agricultural Show featured cattle judgng of many breeds, horse judging and gymkanas, motorcycle stunts, home produce displays, farm produce and spectecular flower arrangements. Trophies and Prizes were competed for with enthusiasm and the trainers, jockeys and breeders greatly
President Levy Mwanawasa signes the copper tablet
The first ZAMINEX Show was in May 1997, and has been extremly well supported over the past ten years. Past State Presidents and the current President have opened the Exhibitions and show considerable interest in the Mining, Agricultural and Commercial displays which have developed over the years.
President Mwanawasa addresses guests at the Chambeshi Metals Lunch
Zambia Police Band always a crowd puller
Another successful prize winner
Mpongwe coffee displaying their fine products
Stanbic Bank welcome visitors to their marquee
Past President Frederick Chiluba with Chow Chairman Bill Osborn in the 90's
Past President Frederick Chi;uba meets the childeren
Current Show Chairman Bill Osborn behind the trophy display
Proud Brahman breeders at the show in 1996
Superb Winning cattle at the Show
Current Show Chairman Bill Osborn Shares a joke
Succesfull trophy winners
Three Copperbelt Agricultural Show Society Hostesses at an early 60's Show
Henry J Oosthuizen Chairman of the Show Society 1985-1986
Past President Kenneth Kaunda Visits The Agricultural Show
Past President Kenneth Kaunda at a trophy giving ceremony
Past President Kenneth Kaunda with the full CASS committee
Past President Kaunda meets the Committee members whose efforts made the Show so successfuls