By JOHN KOMBETHE US$35 million silk production project by Wonderful Group of Companies and the Chikwanda Chiefdom Trust of Chief Chikwanda in Mpika is a game changer, former Mpika District Commissioner, Sampa Muswema has said.In an interview Mr. Muswema, observed that the project had already begun to positively impact the local community and that the production of silk, which commenced in May this year was poised to significantly contribute to economic development in Mpika and beyond.He was confident the new dawn government would continue to support the investment as the government’s desire to take development to the districts will be a catalyst for such investments to grow. He was also hopeful that his successor will continue to engage the investors who were committed to growing the business.Mr. Muswema disclosed that more than 200 households who were displaced to pave way for the 5, 000 hectares farm have been empowered as out growers in the silk […]
MPIKA SILK PROJECT A GAME CHANGER – FORMER DC
