Cotton Board receives over 2, 000 submissions on proposed Cotton Amendment Bill
By SHERRY CHABALA
THE Cotton Board of Zambia (CBZ) has received over 2, 000 submissions from various stakeholders suggesting on issues they want to be included in the revised act.
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CBZ Chief Executive Officer Sunduzwayo Banda says the response from stakeholders is overwhelming, an indication that the sector is critical to the country’s welfare.
Mr. Banda has explained that the CBZ opened various platforms for those interested to make their submission.
He said the submissions are diverse and the board will ensure they are all taken on board.
Mr Banda said the board feels that the inputs of various stakeholders will have an impact on the cotton sector.
In June this year, Cabinet approved in principle to introduce a bill in parliament to amend the Cotton Act of 2005 to enhance the regulation of the country’s cotton industry.
The move was made to effectively broaden the mandate of the CBZ and address the existing gaps in the current law.
The bill also seeks to introduce sufficient provisions for the regulation of the entire cotton value chain in line with international best practices.
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