ZAM president calls for increased local manufacturing

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Zambia

Business & Economy

Mohammed Umar, president of the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM), is calling on Zambia to increase local manufacturing and reduce its reliance on raw-material exports. He says the country should process its raw materials into finished products. Umar argues that this would create jobs, strengthen domestic industries and retain more economic value in Zambia.

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