He posted on his official facebook page on Thursday that his administration was working an energy sufficiency strategy through the Ministry of Energy to expedite processes for investors to develop energy projects.
“We are very much alive to the disruptions caused by the ongoing load shedding to various economic sectors, small scale businesses, vital installations, households and ordinary people,” Hichilema said.
“ We are doing everything in our power to mitigate these challenges now, in the immediate term and long term,” he said.
Hichilema said soon the energy blueprint would be shared with the public with a window for Zambians to partake in power producing ventures.
“Our vision is very clear and resolute, and that is to build a vibrant economy that will create business opportunities and jobs for our citizens,” he said.
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President Hichilema insisted that his government would not depart from “this route regardless of the unexpected obstacles we find on the way.”
He said he would spend most of 2023 unlocking domestic rigidities that affect economic growth.
“We have also stated before, that we are cautious of unreliable reports that may misinform and derail our resolve and plans to deliver on our promises to the Zambian people.
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