Vice President of the Republic of Zambia Mrs. Mutale Nalumango launched the ‘Muchinga Province Expo 2023 Website’ in preparation for the hosting of the expo in October 2023.

Speaking when she launched the Expo and Investment Forum website in Lusaka last evening, Mrs. Nalumango stated that Muchinga Province’s location gives the region advantage to attract investments in various sectors of the economy.

She commended the timing of the expo adding that it coincided with Government’s determination to improve the economy through trade and investment.

The Vice President further urged the provincial administration to work closely with the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) to secure trade and investment from both local and international investors.

Speaking earlier at the same event, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga said the expo is in line with the Ministry’s mandate of promoting trade and investment.

Mr. Mulenga said Muchinga Province is endowed with abundant natural resources and investment opportunities which investors can tap into.

The minister said the expo will provide an opportunity for the private sector to take center stage.

He said this in a speech read on his behalf by Acting Permanent Secretary Nalituba Mwale.

And Muchinga Province Minister, Henry Sikazwe said it is high time the much talked about investment potential in the province is actualised in order to create jobs and wealth for the people of Zambia and Muchinga in particular.

Visit the website https://www.muc.gov.zm/expo/ to register and get more information on the Expo and Investment Forum.