Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:33:33 +0000
By SIMON MUNTEMBA
LUAPULA provincial administration has called for an infrastructure symposium for all investors operating in the Province to speed up implementation of projects, provincial Minister Nickson Chilangwa has disclosed.
Mr Chilangwa who is Kawambwa central PF Member of Parliament said the symposium, which will also attract government departments and agencies has been called to enquire into issues of investment in all districts in districts.
Mr Chilangwa told the Daily Nation yesterday that the symposium would be held from February 12-13 and is expected to be attended by both old and prospecting companies.
““This symposium is very important because we want to know about their (investors) successes and challenges. What challenges are they facing? We also want to see where we can help to expedite the actualisation of some of the projects,” said Mr Chilangwa.
The minister disclosed that following the successful hosting of the Luapula Expo and Investment Conference last year, over 50 investors have expressed interest in investing in the province.
“Some investors have already hit the ground running while others are inching closer to their investment destinations.
“However, the country is anxious to know about the levels of investment currently taking place in Luapula Province, hence the need for the symposium in Samfya,” Mr Chilangwa said.
