Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:53:25 +0000 By ANN ZULU PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has directed the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to set up an inter-ministerial council to facilitate trade and investment in the country. Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Margaret Mwanakatwe confirmed the development to journalists yesterday shortly after she presented her quarterly report to President Lungu at State House. Ms Mwanakatwe said Government recognised that trade and investment were key drivers of the economy. She said Government was working towards scaling up trade within the country and also with other countries. “The inter-ministerial council will have all the necessary ministries so that investment coming in the country can run smoothly,” Ms Mwanakatwe said. Ms Mwanakatwe said the President encouraged her ministry to continue promoting trade and investment to make Zambia an attractive destination for investment. She said President Lungu urged the ministry to encourage Zambians to participate in the country’s economy. She […]
