SMEs MUST BE TREATED AS STRATEGIC PARTNERS — ECONOMIST
Economist Kelvin Chisanga has called on the Zambian Government to treat Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as strategic partners in national development rather than beneficiaries of government programmes. Mr Chisanga says government should reduce the regulatory burden on SMEs by addressing the multiplicity of licences required to establish and operate businesses. Speaking on Thursday’s edition of The Burning Issue, Mr Chisanga said entrepreneurs are often required to obtain several licences and certifications, a process he says can delay business operations […]
