The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) is set to invest over K16 million kwacha in high value addition projects in Mpongwe District in Copperbelt Province. Mpongwe District Commissioner Mwambashi Mwitwa disclosed that construction projects for value addition will commence in February 2026 once land allocation formalities were concluded. In a statement made available to the media, Mr.
Mwitwa said a high-level team from the citizen’s economic empowerment commission (CEEC) Headquarters had visited the farming community in Mpongwe to sensitize them on the forthcoming projects. Mwitwa added that the projects will add value to local farmers’ produce such as maize, wheat, ground nuts, soya beans and sunflower. He noted that the projects are expected to create sustainable local employment opportunities and increase profitability at household level. Mwitwa commended President Hakainde Hichilema for his commitment to enhancing value addition to local produce, maximizing profitability and creating sustainable jobs to improve Zambia’s economy.
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