NCC PROMOTING INCLUSIVE

  

BY CYNTHIA NKHATA

The National council for construction says it is  promoting Inclusive Economic Transformation through teaching people how to taste their own construction materials and also to use local construction materials.

Speaking in an interview NCC Public Relations Officer, Chama Mwansa said sourcing locally construction materials not only contributes to green manufacturing, but ultimately helps build consumer confidence.

She noted that sustainable construction reduces waste by reusing or re- purposing existing materials in new projects.

She added that local material can also reduce wasted resources through improved water management.

And Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency says the agency in interpreting the theme for 2023 Agriculture and Commercial Inclusive Economic Transformation ZCSA is not choosing were to enforce the law regardless of who is supplying the saying at the end of the day they just want to promote inclusive economy.

“We just don’t want the big companies to penetrate the international market but also small companies should also penetrate the market, we want to make sure there is an increased market on the international, “He said

He said ZCSA is concerned on matters of public safety and health to the consumers by making sure that consumers are protected once they buy the products.

And Zambia Development Agency ZDA it facilitates for “Inclusive Economic Transformation” by promoting economic growth and development for all players in business.

Speaking in an interview ZDA Head Communications Kwali Mfune said the Agency services businesses of all sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large investors and exporters.

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) disclosed that it has recorded 173 investment ventures in the first half of 2023 with an investment value of US$ 14.5 billion compared to156 investment ventures recorded in the same period in 2022 with an investment of US$ 1.3 billion. This represents an increase of 1,015.4 percent.

In the Lima and Young Farmers Halls, the farmers from different province canters exhibited different produce including maize, cassava and beans despite some part of the country being hit by droughts that did not stop the farmers from competing for national and individual awards

The Show was able to accommodate everyone including the hawkers and peddlers who displayed various commodities and attracted huge crowds because of the various discounts being offered as well as overpriced merchandise.

The arena between the COMESA Village and sports complexes on the eastern wings of the show grounds accommodated makeshift stores, occupied by horde of micro-traders dealing in all sorts of merchandise from toys to cloths and traditional medicines.

Show goers were treated to traditional dances showcasing Zambia’s rich cultures and there were music from local musicians such macky 2, yo maps,Chanda na kay,towera,Xaven and many others

The show was spiced up by mass movement from majorettes, army displays, ZNS calisthenics and military bands.