ECL KEEN IN PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH

According to Robert Mwanza ZNBC Reporter,President Edgar Lungu says government has keen interest in the growth of the private sector entities regardless of size. Speaking during the 25th anniversary of the Jewel Africa, President Lungu says this why is government is pushing forward the policy of value addition across sectors to spur growth. President Lungu has also implored Zambians to appreciate and embrace the country’s wealth that comes from natural resources like gemstones. At the same function, Minister of Commerce Christopher Yaluma says government is impressed with Jewel of Africa. And Minister of Mines Richard Musukwa says government is keen to resolve issues that affecting the growth of small scale mining. Meanwhile, Jewel of Africa Managing Director Rajnish Sharma called on government to consider reviewing some policies to attract more Zambians in the sector.