Tue, 01 Aug 2017 09:59:21 +0000 By MAILESI BANDA THE construction industry plays a fundamental role in the country’s economic development and is a critical catalyst for growth, says Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development, permanent secretary, Charles Mushota. Mr Mushota explained that the microeconomic performance of the country improved in 2016, adding that the growth was mainly driven by mining, quarrying, construction and the manufacturing sector. Speaking during the 8th graduation ceremony of the National Council for Construction School, he said Government was keen to ensure that local contractors flourished in the sector, adding that this was only possible with the training of skilled contractors. He explained that the construction sector faced a number of challenges that the government was striving to solve to make the sector competitive. “Despite these positive developments, it’s important to note that there are a number of challenges faced by the construction sector which require innovative solutions to overcome. […]
