Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Hon. Chipoka Mulenga this afternoon received the first batch of containers of manufacturing equipment that will lead to operationalization of the defunct Mulungushi Textiles now Zambia China Mulungushi Textiles (ZCMT) in Kabwe.
Speaking during the event, Hon. Mulenga called on farmers in Central Province and surrounding areas to grow more cotton as they will soon have a guaranteed off taker.
He added that Government is committed to adding value to raw materials such as cotton and was looking forward to a time when fabrics such as chitenge material will be manufactured in Zambia
He said operationalization of the Zambia China Mulungushi Textiles, scheduled for end of this year will create direct and indirect jobs thereby reviving the once vibrant town of Kabwe.
The factory then known as Mulungushi Textiles ceased operations in January 2007.
