Dear Editor,WHEN we think about the night, the first things that come to mind are bars, restaurants, noise, alcohol, partying.However, the notion of the night has a much broader meaning – Instead of wasting the night time, President Edgar Lungu and the Patriotic Front (PF) in their manifesto are proposing for a 24-hour economy and they deserve to be supported by all voters because their proposal will stir economic growth.Their proposal when implemented will give our country an opportunity to significantly increase its economic activity and employment by capitalising on the night time through supporting more flexible working hours that bring people into the cities and encourage businesses and services to respond by staying open later.How is how the 24-hour economy will stir economic growth;1. More jobs: The night-time economy is a source of new jobs and new income for the city.2. Revitalisation of public space: It will allow the revitalisation of areas and buildings […]
LUNGU’S PROPOSED “24-HOUR ECONOMY’ PROVES HE’S STILL THE RIGHT MAN
