By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA –
THE Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) in partnership with the Frankfurt-Rhein-Main Chamber is today expected to open a new Business Information Centre at the Show Grounds in Lusaka.
The Business Information Centre will be supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development.
According to a statement issued by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of German public relations official Marcel Grella in Lusaka yesterday, the opening of the Business Information Centre comes at the time of increased business interest of German firms in Zambia.
The partnership was yet another milestone reached which was initiated in 2012 aimed at improving the business climate and confidence to contribute to the development of the private sector in Zambia.
The official opening will be graced by Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Mr Siazongo Siakalenge, the German Ambassador to Zambia, Mr Bernd Finke as well as the Presidents of ZACCI and of Frankfurt-Rhein-Main Chamber from Germany.