Mon, 04 Sep 2017 10:40:47 +0000 By Oscar Malipenga TRADE and investment relations between Zambia and Swaziland are cardinal to fostering economic growth for the mutual benefit of our citizens and the SADC region, President Edgar Lungu has said. Speaking when he officially opened the 49th Swaziland International Trade Fair in Mbabane, Swaziland, the Head of State said the Swazi Trade Fair should be viewed as a celebration which had continued to provide a platform for organisations to interact, forge business partnerships and promote trade and investment in Swaziland and the region. He said the theme: “unlocking trade opportunities for economic growth”, was befitting and timely, adding that Zambia and Swaziland cannot attain economic development without promoting trade, as it stirs economic growth through increased commercial opportunities and investments, thereby reducing poverty among our people. President Lungu said trade also played an important role in cementing ties between nations by bringing people together from diverse […]
