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The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has raised concerns over regulatory inspections, property ratings on plant and machinery, and the growing presence of illicit trade and counterfeit products on the local market, calling for stronger collaboration to support manufacturing growth.
ZAM president, Mohammed Umar, raised the concerns during a courtesy call on Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa at the Civic Centre, where the association also explored areas of cooperation with the Lusaka City Council.
The discussions centred on waste management and the need for greater private-sector participation in the Make Lusaka Clean Campaign.
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Umar reaffirmed the manufacturing sector’s commitment to working with the Council to make Lusaka a cleaner, healthier and more liveable city.
“The engagement reaffirmed ZAM’s commitment to working with the Council to build a cleaner and more sustainable Lusaka through clean-up initiatives, recycling, waste-to-value programmes, public education and private-sector partnerships,” he said.
He pledged to mobilise ZAM members for clean-up activities, including a proposed association-led initiative in the industrial area, as well as support the cleaning and maintenance of public spaces such as bus stops.
Umar said stronger waste collection and recycling systems could help address environmental challenges while creating economic opportunities.
“There are opportunities to strengthen waste collection and recycling, particularly through waste-to-value initiatives that can keep waste out of drainage systems while creating employment and empowerment opportunities for young people and waste collectors,” he said.
Mwewa welcomed the proposed areas of collaboration and underscored the importance of public-private partnerships in improving service delivery and advancing development in Lusaka.
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