PRESIDENT HAKAINDE Hichilema says government is focused on growing the private sector by creating a conducive business climate, in order to promote job creation.
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Vice-President Mutale Nalumango during the 3rd Private Sector Day Re-run meeting at Mulungushi international Conference Centre yesterday, President Hichilema said government will see to it that it creates positive market conditions, so that the business sector fosters job growth.
“I want to assure you that Government remains committed to reducing business costs and improving the ease of doing business,” he said.
In her contributions during the interactive session, Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba (MP), called for enhanced youth participation in job creation by honing their skills, so that they are capable of creating employment.
Ms. Tambatamba said there’s need to transition from informality to formality.
“The vision is organizing ourselves from all the sectors to play our part. What we need to do is build the young people and change the narrative that jobs are scarce. We need to tell them that they were born innovators,” said Ms. Tambatamba.
The event was attended by cabinet minister’s, permanent secretaries, senior government officials and members of the public.
By PR Unit,
Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
