TOURISM Minister Rodney Sikumba has assured the investors that have partnered with government in the establishment of Zambezi Economic Free Zone, value for their investment. 

Speaking at a cocktail party organized to enhance interaction with the investors, Mr. Sikumba reiterated Government commitment to ensuring that the investors get value for their money.

Mr. Sikumba assured the investors that government will continue to formulate policies that make it easy for the private sector investments to thrive.

“This decision that you have made, it’s something 10 years from today, you will be reflecting to say we did it, we made the right choice and I can safely tell you that with the current government that we have under the Leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, will get your returns on your investment,” he assured. 

And Consulate General of the Republic of Zambia, Dubai and the Northern Emirates Nkombo Muuka urged the investors to also focus on value addition. 

Professor Muuka said President Hichilema is interested in setting up industries that will add value to minerals in the country.

“Rafmoh Gold from Dubai wants to start mining Gold in Zambia and set up a Gold refinery in Zambia are investments that Zambia has not had before,” he explained. 

Meanwhile, Rafmoh Gold of Dubai representative Micheal Stafford affirmed the confidence in the Zambian government, which he said will contribute to the investment flourishing. 

He assured the organization’s keen interest to work with the government and create jobs for the local people.

And speaking earlier, Southern Province Minister Credo Nanjuwa said the Zambezi Economic Free Zone is key to the province’s economic transformation.