"The COVID-19 outbreak presents an opportunity for manufacturing firms to leverage local and regional value chains."

"Looking ahead, the sector requires a new strategy and a fresh approach to navigate the current turbulent economic wat…"

"Firstly, despite its abundant raw materials, the country lacks the capital equipment and other inputs needed to proce…"

"Secondly, the optimal balance between industrial, trade, and tax policies has yet to be achieved, creating uncertaint…"

"The decision by ZESCO management to engage only foreign firms for the supply of wooden poles, claiming that Zambian c…"

"After extensive consultation with its members, ZAM has observed that the decision indeed disregarded local suppliers …"

"This decision disadvantaged local companies capable of meeting procurement demands. "In fact, one of our members, a l…"

"In 2022, the company planned to produce a total of 30,000 wooden poles, highlighting the capacity of local manufactur…"

"We hope ZESCO will reconsider and engage our local manufacturers in the sealed bids," stated the ZAM CEO."

"As much as Salary advances are very important in helping workers solve certain emergencies, it is vital for workers t…"