Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:59:05 +0000 By BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE revived Zambia Airways should be run profitably as a commercial entity. Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) president Crispin Mphuka said in an interview in Lusaka that the airline had potential in the long run, both locally and internationally. Cabinet recently approved the re-establishment of the national airline, Zambia Airways, which is expected to cost about US$30 million. Dr. Mphuka, however, observed the need for transparency and accountability, particularly in the initial phase of the project. “By not having Government’s interference, let people who run airlines run it and the government just pump in more money where there is need. Let us have planes running efficiently and go for safety and fuel efficiency. Transparency in its initial phase is very important, “The airline should have a low cost branch and make flying cheaper especially within the country, let this be a transparent operation so we do […]
