New thread started as Epic changed from LAF to LONR - May 07.





Epic : LONR

Web Site : http://www.lonrho.com/


Its something different, and something exciting imo.



Nice recent Telegraph write up to (April 2007) :

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2007/04/04/cnlonrho04.xml


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Mackenzie Cundill Inv Man (first referred to in previous old LAF thread) has increased stake from 9.38% to 11.11%. sp up 1p to 34.5p

Keeps on moving up :)

Lonrho PLC 19 June 2007
LONRHO PLC
('Lonrho' or 'the Company')

Lonrho plans to develop new airline in Angola

Lonrho (AIM: LONR) has signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU') with Sociedade De Gestate E Participacoes Financieras SARL ('GEFI'), one of the largest internal investment companies in Angola.

Lonrho plans to develop a new airline in Angola for the passenger, freight, leasing and charter markets with GEFI, through their wholly owned subsidiary Planar, an aircraft operating agency, that currently owns warehousing and office facilities at Luanda airport. GEFI also owns further facilities throughout the country, including the required flight permissions and licences to operate the new airline.

Lonrho's exposure within the aviation sector puts it in a strong position to manage the new airline. Subsidiaries include the Budget airline Fly 540 operating in East Africa and Norse Air, an aviation logistics company operating across a number of countries.

The MOU provides a three month exclusive period for the parties to review the opportunities in the Angolan aviation market and structure and commence the development of the new airline.

David Lenigas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lonrho, commented:

'Today's announcement is another example of Lonrho's strategy of investing into African infrastructure. The MOU with GEFI should allow Lonrho to develop a new airline to support Angola's strong economy, which is being aided by accelerated growth from oil and diamond revenues.

By partnering with GEFI, and its established infrastructure, we envisage that Lonrho will utilise its expertise and build on its aviation network. We believe that the new airline can rapidly become a significant part of an expanding domestic market in Angola and a buoyant natural resources market across Africa.

Finally, Lonrho believes that good aviation services provide one of the fundamental legs of the infrastructure that Africa requires to grow.'

Lovely moves today :)

The tie up with GEFI looks interesting with the latter owning various aviation assets in Angola. The Memo of Understanding will give the two parties time to evaluate the business before commiting further. sp is up 9% to 38.5p. Given the 1.5million share turnover, can only assume mms are a bit short of stock.

sp 39.25p. May be felt in some quarters that sp begining to get ahead of itself but, more institutions will wish to get on board as the situation develops.

Just for the record:- 22 June 2007
LONRHO PLC
('Lonrho' or the 'Company')

Increase in Nare Diamonds Shareholding


Lonrho (AIM: LONR), the African conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of
investments ranging from infrastructure, transportation, support services and
natural resources, announces today that it has increased its shareholding in
Nare Diamonds Limited ('Nare') to 23,194,352 Ordinary Shares which represents
20.26% of the issued share capital of Nare. This is an increase in Lonrho's
shareholding from 19.05%.

RIO is the best managed.

Reported on Reuters 27/6/07 that Magabe is threatening to seize foreign businesses and assets that he says have raised prices and cut output in order to oust his government.He accuses Britain of trying to overthrow him. Full article on reuters.com and then type "Zimbabwe" in search section.

Seems to me to be a deparate statement from a desparate man. He is bringing his own downfall. sp has ticked up to 40p.

LONRHO PLC

('Lonrho' or the 'Company')

Nare Diamonds Sale Sparkles





02 July, 2007

Lonrho (AIM: LONR), is pleased to announce outstanding results from a recent
sale of a parcel of diamonds by Nare Diamonds in which it holds a 20.26% stake.

Nare, which operates the Schmidtsdrift mine in South Africa, sold 2,394 carats
for a total of US$2,893,656.

The sale, by public tender in South Africa was Nare's second largest since it
re-commissioned the Schmidtsdrift mine in April 2006. It achieved the second
highest average price of US$1,209 per carat.

Lonrho announced on the 21st June, 2007 it has increased its shareholding in
Nare Diamonds from 19.06% to 20.26%. sp 40.5p

RNS Number:9869Z Lonrho PLC 10 July 2007

LONRHO PLC
("Lonrho" or the "Company")

ACQUIRES 45%
OF SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING LINE

Lonrho (AIM: LONR), the African conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of
investments ranging from infrastructure, transportation, support services and
natural resources, announces that it has acquired a 45% stake in SA Independent
Liner Services (PTY) LTD ("SAILS") for a total sum of US$6.0m. Lonrho also has
an option to acquire a further 6% stake in the company from existing
shareholders over the next 5 years.

The SAILS Operations

SAILS is a ship operator and shipping line currently based in Cape Town, which
focuses on shipping freight from South Africa to West Africa, Belgium, Germany,
Holland and the UK. SAILS concentrates on containerised shipping and works
closely with four strategic South African industries; motor manufacturing,
chemicals, mining and agriculture. Each of these industries are large
water-based transport users.

Current clients include world leading companies focusing on chemical
manufacturing, food retailing, and transportation, Some of SAILS's larger
clients are:

* Sasol
* Tesco
* ZIM Line

The SAILS fleet

The SAILS fleet currently operate two sister ships, namely the 8,300 tonne MV
Berta and 8,300 tonne MV Emilia. Both vessels have a carrying capacity of 650
twenty foot containers (TEU) and onboard cranes suitable for small ports.
Lonrho's investment will be used to expand the fleet to five vessels over the
next nine months.

SAILS has been operating since March 2006 and has already secured US$20 million
worth of shipping contracts for the next twelve months for its two existing
vessels. The additional vessels scheduled to join the fleet over the coming
months will allow SAILS to add additional contracts and customers to next year's order book.

The SAILS shipping routes

The focus is to provide a regular, reliable scheduled service to West Africa,
and Europe calling at - Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Tema; Lagos,
Rotterdam, Felixstowe, Bremerhaven and Antwerp. In the medium term SAILS is
constantly monitoring and assessing alternative trade routes, including
potentially East Africa, looking to expand rapidly to support the needs of its
already strong client base.

South Africa has no commercially navigable rivers, but, capitalising on the
country's two-ocean frontage, ocean shipping has long been a feature of its
transportation network. Approximately 98% of the country's exports are conveyed by sea. Containerised freight movements into and out of South Africa have been growing at more than 6% per annum for the past 10 years. The average annual growth rate from 2003 to 2006 was 12%. With West African connections developing steadily and with the World Cup Football being hosted in South Africa in 2010, volumes are set to increase on a consistent basis. Container shipping remains the most efficient, viable and eco-friendly mode of transport for international freight shipments.

Ian Wicks will continue as the Managing Director of SAILS. Ian has 30 years
experience in the freight shipping and logistics industries.

This deal builds on and strengthens Lonrho's interest in transport in Africa and taps into an industry that will benefit greatly from increasing trade between Africa and the rest of the world.

David Lenigas, Lonrho's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive, commented:

"We are delighted to announce this subscription for a substantial interest in
SAILS. The company's operations connect Europe to Africa providing the
opportunity to strengthen trade connections between the two continents. The
company has an experienced management team and a blue chip client base and we
are excited at the future growth prospects of the company. Amongst others, the
ZIM Line contracts (the world's 10th largest shipping line), demonstrates the
confidence that the market has in the future of SAILS"

"SAILS joins Fly 540, Norse Air and Lonrho Air, as part of Lonrho's
transportation division and this acquisition is another example of Lonrho's
strategy of supporting African infrastructure. We believe that by investing in
transportation and related companies, international and national trade will
grow, living standards will improve, and a substantial difference will be made
in Africa."

Ian Wicks, SAILS Managing Director, commented:

"The subscription by Lonhro signals a new chapter in the development of SAILS.
This is an age old industry and the links and support that SAILS has developed
in its first year of operation will definitely grow and expand in the next two
to three years. As a regular independent operator we have already made huge
strides towards achieving our goals."

11 July 2007

LONRHO Plc
("Lonrho" or the "Company")

Accelerates expansion plans at Luba Freeport
to meet increasing demand

Lonrho (AIM: LONR) is pleased to announce that the phase 1 development of the
deepwater quay at Luba Freeport ( "Freeport"), owned 63% by Lonrho Plc and 37%
by the Government of Equatorial Guinea, is progressing ahead of schedule and on
completion will almost double the handling capacity of the Freeport. The
development of a further 70 metres of the deepwater quay is being built by
Danish contractor E. Pihl & Son A.S., the Danish marine infrastructure
specialists, who expect the expansion to be completed and operational by October
2007.

Additional 110 metre quay extension by Q2 '08

Lonrho has further agreed to immediately proceed with orders for the long lead
materials (piles and structural items) for a further 110 metres deepwater quay
extension to fast track the continued growth of the Freeport. It is envisaged
that this extension will commence in December 2007 and be completed during the
first half of 2008. This will take the deepwater quay facilities to 290 metres,
allowing larger shipping vessels to utilise the Freeport's facilities.

Since acquiring the Freeport last year, Lonrho has made a significant investment
of more than US$30 million to develop it as the central logistics, maintenance
and support base for the rapidly expanding oil and gas sector in the Gulf of
Guinea.

Completed Facilities

New facilities have been built and are now operational at the Freeport,
including a 10,000 square metre specialist transit area, new catering and
accommodation facilities and a 10,000 square metre logistics development for
Baker Hughes, one of the world's largest oilfield service companies. Companies
now operating from the Freeport include Amerada Hess, Schlumberger and Baker
Hughes.

New Facilities

A 60,000 square metre logistics facility is currently under construction for
ExxonMobil and a 3,200 square metre warehouse facility which is being built for
MI Swaco is expected to be completed by the end of September 2007.

Lonrho Hotels

Lonrho Hotels, a division of Lonrho, has agreed in principle to develop a
residential based hotel with 220 rooms at the Freeport to accommodate the
increased demand from the oil and gas service industry.

Lonrho Hotels is also considering building a number of apartments at the
Freeport to accommodate the requirements of long stay expatriate workers.

David Lenigas, Chairman and CEO of Lonrho commented:

"In partnership with the Government of Equatorial Guinea, Lonrho is confident
that the Luba Freeport is now fulfilling its potential as the regional hub for
the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Guinea. It is clear that our growth
estimates for the sector were conservative and we can accelerate the Freeport's
development to meet market demand. Luba is going from strength to strength."

"The Gulf of Guinea opportunities continue to grow with major new gas finds
being announced last week strengthening Luba's geographical position in a region
which now produces more than half a million barrels of oil per day (ExxonMobil
producing 250,000 bpd). The US Government has announced that it expects to
source 25% of its annual oil requirements from the Gulf of Guinea within the
next five years."

Gus comment:- last para particularly interesting.

Lonrho PLC
20 July 2007

LONRHO PLC
('Lonrho' or 'The Company')

Lonrho's LonZim banks 32.3 million

Lonrho Plc ('Lonrho'), the African conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of
investments, ranging from infrastructure, transportation, support services and
natural resources, announces today that its newly established subsidiary LonZim
Plc ('LonZim') has raised an initial 32.326 million (US$66.234 million) from a
number of existing institutional shareholders of Lonrho by issuing 46,180,958
LonZim shares.

Lonrho holds 30,000,001 shares in LonZim as the founding shareholder (cost
3,001) representing 39.4% of that company and currently holds all board
positions.

LonZim intends to raise additional funds and seek a listing on a major stock
exchange over the coming months.

On listing, Lonrho's arrangements with LonZim will be:

Lonrho's initial shareholding will be escrowed for a period of
5 years.

Lonrho will hold a management contract with LonZim whereby it will
receive 1% of gross assets under management and 21/2 % of gross
turnover of LonZim per annum.

Lonrho will not compete with LonZim in Zimbabwe whilst Lonrho manages
LonZim.

LonZim funds will be escrowed until successful admission to trading on
a stock exchange.

LonZim's principal focus will be to acquire and invest in key assets in the
property, infrastructure, hotel and commercial sectors in Zimbabwe and
neighbouring countries including the important access corridor to the coast at
Beira in Mozambique.

Lonrho's management team and consultants offer an in-depth understanding of
business and investment in Africa, including Zimbabwe. The team brings
significant experience in successfully brokering and completing transactions and
developing companies in challenging parts of the continent.

LonZim will adhere to all international and national laws applying to foreign
investment in Zimbabwe and plans to implement and adhere to best practice in
corporate governance.

David Lenigas, Lonrho's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive, commented:

'There are clearly risks associated with investing in Zimbabwe and this
financial commitment from Lonrho's existing institutional investors by
subscribing for LonZim shares, prior to a listing, demonstrates their belief
that the opportunities for economic growth in the country are enormous.'

'Lonrho believes that there is a substantial commercial opportunity in the
Zimbabwean market, which has deteriorated due to severe underinvestment. This
potentially offers significant upside. As such I believe that cautious and well
informed investment in Zimbabwe and the coastal access corridor will ultimately
offer excellent returns for LonZim shareholders as well as Zimbabwean businesses
and the Zimbabwean economy.

'I strongly believe that the best way to encourage economic growth within a
country and nurture the development of a strong infrastructure and thriving
business culture is through private, foreign direct investment and LonZim fits
with that principle.'

Guscavalier comment: Investors would certainly be buying into Zimbabwe at rock bottom prices. This will need considerable negotiation skill given the situation. Nice earner for Lonhro if things pan out well.sp 39.5p. Query figure of 3001 re cost of 30,000,001 shares in LonZim.

Lonrho PLC
23 July 2007


23 July 2007
LONRHO PLC

GRANT OF SHARE OPTIONS


The Board of Lonrho Plc (the 'Company') announces today the grant by the Company
on 20 July 2007 of options over, in aggregate, 5,195,000 ordinary shares of 1p
each in the share capital of the Company ('Shares') to directors, employees and
consultants as follows:


David Lenigas (Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer) 1,615,000

Emma Priestley (Executive Director) 1,065,000

Jean Ellis (Finance Director) 350,000

Martin Horgan (Non-Executive Director) 200,000

Donald Strang (Non-Executive Director) 200,000

Senior Employees and Consultants other than Board members 1,765,000


TOTAL 5,195,000



The grant of the options was made under the Company's Unapproved Share Option
Plan other than those to the non-executive directors and a consultant (whose
options were granted under stand-alone option agreements on similar terms to
those under the Unapproved Company Share Option Plan).

The exercise price will be 44 pence per share, exercisable until 20 July 2012.

A further 1,500,000 Shares are to be allotted to a consultant by way of bonus
award, the Company paying the subscription price of the shares.

Guscavalier comment: sp well supported at 41.25p today. The option grant gives good incentive and exercise price stands at a reasonable premium to current share price.

Some strength yesterday and again today, all very good.

PP - perhaps the strength is a reaction to the Lonzim deal where Lonr have taken a 39.4% stake for a song. With the management contract in place as well it could work out very well for Lonr. Perhaps the Company will gain a bit more following now. sp 44.25p

http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/news/city-news/257524/lonrho-moots-70m-zimbabwe-float.thtml

Tuesday 24th July 2007

Lonrho moots 70m Zimbabwe float

African conglomerate Lonrho has raised 32 million privately for its Zimbabwe arm, which plans a 70 million AIM float.

AIM-quoted Lonrho, headed by entrepreneurial Australian David Lenigas, has raised the pre-float money at 70p a share for its newly established LonZim subsidiary from a variety of investors, including US and Middle East hedge funds and James Packer from Down Under. LonZim, which says it intends to focus on joint ventures with local entrepreneurs in hotels, motor dealerships, transport, support services, infrastructure and natural resources, expects to price its later 70 million AIM float at 100p a share.

Lenigas makes it clear he is striving to recreate Lonrho as a force in African commercial development, in the manner of the companys late founder and combative driving force Tiny Rowland. He insists there are plenty of talented Zimbabwean business people planning for life after the ageing and dictatorial President Mugabe finally departs. Lenigas argues worthwhile joint venture deals not takeovers can be struck with them. Removing rho, with its echoes of white-ruled Rhodesia, from the local companys name and substituting Zim, is seen as a tactful move.

Shares in Lonrho, formerly Lonrho Africa, have been on a recovery path since 2004, rising from 9p to 42.75p, more than twice Growth Company Investors recommendation at 20.25p last year. Hold on.

Just as a guide, at 44p, Lonr's market cap is 122 million. Assuming Lonzim is floated at 100p, this will reflect a 30 million valuation on Lonr's Lonzim shares or 25% of Lonr's capitalisation. Interesting to see James Packer as one of the investors.

RNS Number:4076B Lonrho PLC 02 August 2007

LONRHO PLC

ANGOLA CNIDAH INVITES LONRHO / COUNTERMINE TO

ASSIST IN LANDMINE CLEARANCE

Lonrho plc (AIM: LONR) who established a joint venture for Africa with Countermine plc, ("Countermine") in May 2007 to develop opportunities for landmine clearance in Africa, is pleased to announce that, following presentations in Luanda, they have been invited by 'CNIDAH' ( Comissao Nacional Inter-Sectorial de Desminagem e Assistencia Humanitaria ), the Angolan Government body responsible for landmine clearance, to supply an ORACLE 2 landmine clearing machine for evaluation and appraisal in conjunction with the Angolan Government.

The ORACLE 2 allows previously unusable areas of land suspected of being contaminated by landmines to be rehabilitated for productive purposes safer and faster than manual land clearance methods.

General Petroff, the Presidente da Comissao of CNIDAH, confirmed in the invitation that Angola has 1,500 square kilometers of land that are currently rendered useless due to the presence of landmines. He confirmed that the current clearance rate, using manual demining practises is only 10 square kilometers per year.

CNIDAH has undertaken to fast-track the evaluation process, and will provide a mined area of land for the process, facilitate all approvals and licences required for the importation of the equipment, and to ensure that all relevant civilian and military expertise partakes in the test.

Following this, the CNIDAH has agreed to rapidly produce a report on the results of the evaluation for all the relevant authorities.

David Lenigas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lonrho commented :

' We are delighted that in less than three months of Lonrho agreeing the African rights to the Countermine ORACLE system, Lonrho has delivered a tangible and exciting opportunity to assist Angola with its landmine issues.

The invitation from the Angolan Government is a significant step and permits the ORACLE 2 to demonstrate its abilities. Angola is a rapidly developing country and it is a fundamental part of the development progress that the country's landmines are relegated to history as soon as possible. I am confident that the ORACLE 2 will help expedite this process.

Lonrho is committed to providing services and products that support the development of African infrastructure, helping to re-invigorate local communities. Lonrho views the strategic partnership with Countermine as a significant development in the implementation of its strategy.'

ORACLE MINE CLEARENCE

Countermine produces the ORACLE mine clearance machine. At the forefront of mine clearance technology ORACLE is the fastest and most cost effective system available for landmine clearance. Only the ORACLE can move forward at an efficient rate and cost, while tilling the land to a depth of at least 50cm preparing it for agricultural use. The ORACLE technology is tried and tested, having been contracted to the Croatian Government (CROMAC) since 2000, performing beyond expectations in clearing active minefields.

The ORACLE mine-clearing system is the safest land mine clearance method currently available and is approximately 100 times faster and more effective than manual clearing techniques. The Spitfire tool within the machine hits the mines at such a high speed that it destroys the mines before detonation. The physical destruction from the mine clearance neutralizes mines and disperses the explosives into the soil meaning that the land is immediately ready for agricultural or other development.

Antipersonnel mines pose a massive threat to safety in all corners of the globe, claiming new victims every day, with between 15,000 and 20,000 new casualties caused by landmines and unexploded ordnance every year.

A local company will be established in Angola to oversee the management and operation of the project. The majority of the personnel will be recruited and trained locally in each country, supporting local job creation as well as utilising the intimate local knowledge of the areas that are targeted.

LANDMINES IN AFRICA

The presence of landmines has rendered huge expanses of land in sub-Saharan Africa unusable. The presence of two or three landmines or even the suspicion of their presence can result in a large patch of land being avoided and left derelict

RNS Number:4076B Lonrho PLC 02 August 2007

LONRHO PLC

ANGOLA CNIDAH INVITES LONRHO / COUNTERMINE TO

ASSIST IN LANDMINE CLEARANCE

Lonrho plc (AIM: LONR) who established a joint venture for Africa with Countermine plc, ("Countermine") in May 2007 to develop opportunities for landmine clearance in Africa, is pleased to announce that, following presentations in Luanda, they have been invited by 'CNIDAH' ( Comissao Nacional Inter-Sectorial de Desminagem e Assistencia Humanitaria ), the Angolan Government body responsible for landmine clearance, to supply an ORACLE 2 landmine clearing machine for evaluation and appraisal in conjunction with the Angolan Government.

The ORACLE 2 allows previously unusable areas of land suspected of being contaminated by landmines to be rehabilitated for productive purposes safer and faster than manual land clearance methods.

General Petroff, the Presidente da Comissao of CNIDAH, confirmed in the invitation that Angola has 1,500 square kilometers of land that are currently rendered useless due to the presence of landmines. He confirmed that the current clearance rate, using manual demining practises is only 10 square kilometers per year.

CNIDAH has undertaken to fast-track the evaluation process, and will provide a mined area of land for the process, facilitate all approvals and licences required for the importation of the equipment, and to ensure that all relevant civilian and military expertise partakes in the test.

Following this, the CNIDAH has agreed to rapidly produce a report on the results of the evaluation for all the relevant authorities.

David Lenigas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lonrho commented :

' We are delighted that in less than three months of Lonrho agreeing the African rights to the Countermine ORACLE system, Lonrho has delivered a tangible and exciting opportunity to assist Angola with its landmine issues.

The invitation from the Angolan Government is a significant step and permits the ORACLE 2 to demonstrate its abilities. Angola is a rapidly developing country and it is a fundamental part of the development progress that the country's landmines are relegated to history as soon as possible. I am confident that the ORACLE 2 will help expedite this process.

Lonrho is committed to providing services and products that support the development of African infrastructure, helping to re-invigorate local communities. Lonrho views the strategic partnership with Countermine as a significant development in the implementation of its strategy.'

ORACLE MINE CLEARENCE

Countermine produces the ORACLE mine clearance machine. At the forefront of mine clearance technology ORACLE is the fastest and most cost effective system available for landmine clearance. Only the ORACLE can move forward at an efficient rate and cost, while tilling the land to a depth of at least 50cm preparing it for agricultural use. The ORACLE technology is tried and tested, having been contracted to the Croatian Government (CROMAC) since 2000, performing beyond expectations in clearing active minefields.

The ORACLE mine-clearing system is the safest land mine clearance method currently available and is approximately 100 times faster and more effective than manual clearing techniques. The Spitfire tool within the machine hits the mines at such a high speed that it destroys the mines before detonation. The physical destruction from the mine clearance neutralizes mines and disperses the explosives into the soil meaning that the land is immediately ready for agricultural or other development.

Antipersonnel mines pose a massive threat to safety in all corners of the globe, claiming new victims every day, with between 15,000 and 20,000 new casualties caused by landmines and unexploded ordnance every year.

A local company will be established in Angola to oversee the management and operation of the project. The majority of the personnel will be recruited and trained locally in each country, supporting local job creation as well as utilising the intimate local knowledge of the areas that are targeted.

LANDMINES IN AFRICA

The presence of landmines has rendered huge expanses of land in sub-Saharan Africa unusable. The presence of two or three landmines or even the suspicion of their presence can result in a large patch of land being avoided and left derelict