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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has reaffirmed Zambian government’s commitment to partnering with the private sector to deliver transformative infrastructure projects aimed at reducing transportation costs and boosting cross-border trade.
Sialubalo said the government recognized infrastructure development as a key driver of job creation and economic growth.
He made the remarks on Monday during a high-level ministerial panel discussion at the ongoing Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025 in Cape Town.
This is according to a statement issued on Tuesday in Pretoria by Zambia’s First Secretary for Press and Public Relations at the Zambian High Commission, Tamara Nyirenda.
The two-day event brought together governments, investors, and experts to unlock infrastructure projects that promote regional growth and integration.
Sialubalo said the government is prioritising collaboration to advance infrastructure and local governance across the country.
“The Zambian government is committed to delivering quality infrastructure and local governance. To achieve this, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a key strategy in financing and implementing major infrastructure projects,” he said.
He noted that through PPPs, the government is making significant progress in infrastructure development while upholding fiscal responsibility and strengthening local governance.
“PPPs are a cornerstone of our infrastructure development strategy. They offer an innovative model that leverages private sector expertise and capital to ensure efficient project delivery,” Sialubalo added.
He assured that government efforts remained focused on delivering infrastructure that connects Zambia to regional markets, creates jobs, stimulates economic growth, and supports sustainability.
Sialubalo urged other African countries to utilise platforms such as SIDSSA to foster cooperation among governments, investors, and experts.
“By sharing knowledge on infrastructure priorities, countries can accelerate transformative projects that benefit individual nations and Africa as a whole,” he said.
He added that Zambia’s participation in the symposium highlighted its commitment to regional collaboration and the pursuit of sustainable, cross-border infrastructure development.
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