Wonderful Group invests in thermal power and fertilizer production

By Masauso Mkwayaya

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says the Government will continue to support businesses to supplement efforts in creating jobs and wealth for the people.

President HICHILEMA  has also urged the business community to rally behind the Government, noting that most of its initiatives are designed to benefit them.

Speaking when a team from Wonderful Group paid a courtesy call on him at State House, President HICHILEMA said Zambia had become an -unattractive destination for investment due to the debt crisis.

Wonderful Group Chief Operations Officer FRANK MULENGA said the company is developing thermal power plants to support its manufacturing operations across various subsidiaries.

Mr. MULENGA also revealed that the construction of the 600 million  U.S dollars Urea plant has reached 60 percent completion.

He said the plant, which will make Zambia self-reliant in fertilizer production, is set for completion next year.

And Group Chairman GILBERT TEMBA thanked President HICHILEMA for creating a conducive business environment.