By JACKSON MAPAPAYI THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry in North-Western Province says it is concerned with the outcry of the Zambian business community incurring losses at Kipushi and Kasumbalesa borders.In a statement, it’s chamber president Mr Mukumbi Kafuta said the situation is slowly getting out of hand and that if left unchecked, the Zambian business community will continue losing out.Mr Kafuta said the situation is detrimental to increased economic activities for the country.“And this can be attributed to unfavourable pricing mechanisms by Congolese counter parts, which is not supposed to be the case,” said MrKafuta.He said being an organisation that is focused on reducing trade barriers and encouraging regional cooperation, the chamber is committed to addressing the real and immediate challenges business entities are faced with.Mr Kafuta said in view of the above, there is urgent need to set up committees comprising Zambian business community at the two borders that will look at the plight of their counterparts.He has also proposed […]
BORDER HICCUPS WORRY STAKEHOLDERS
