Indian multi-billionaire cosies up to Masisi
Friday, April 20, 2018
Agarwal, renowned for his rags-to-riches story where he built his empire from selling scrap metal, has already met twice with Masisi in the new President’s first 20 days in office.
The industrialist holds a controlling stake in Vedanta Resources, a London-headquartered global diversified metals and mining group he founded in 1976. Vedanta, which posted a net income of US$880 million last year, owns one of Zambia’s largest copper operations, while the government of Zambia indirectly has equity as well.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...