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The Zambia Consumers Association (ZACA) and Africa Consumer Union (ACU) have the decision by President Edgar Lungu to consider electricity tariff subsidy for the productive sector.
ZACA Acting Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says the move will not only enhance the competitiveness of the local industry but it will also increase production leading to more job opportunities and greater consumer welfare.
Mr. Sakala has urged the local businesses to reciprocate this generous gesture by increasing production and passing on the benefits of such move to consumers.
And Africa Consumer Union First Vice president Muyunda Ililonga says government’s move to establish the Management Boards for Markets and Bus Stations is most welcome.
He says the Markets and Bus Stations Act 2007 seeks to introduce orderly management of these facilities by local authorities working together with members of the local community.
He adds that it is a far-sighted law whose implementation is long overdue.
Mr. Ililonga has also observed that the law which was passed in 2007 remained dormant because of fierce opposition from vested selfish interests that benefited from the chaotic status quo.
He has urged Local Government Minister Vincent Mwale to remain resolute in the face of such likely opposition.