Zambian president calls for accelerated implementation of Africa's free trade arrangement

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Zambian president calls for accelerated implementation of Africa's free trade arrangement

STORY: Zambian president calls for accelerated implementation of Africa's free trade arrangement DATELINE: May 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commemoration of Africa Day at Freedom Statue, Lusaka STORYLINE: Zambia on Thursday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's Africa Day, formerly African Freedom Day, with President Hakainde Hichilema calling for accelerated efforts to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to ensure sustained economic development. The Zambian president said there is a need to enhance intra-Africa trade in order to promote sustainable growth and development. "This will lead to more jobs, greater wealth and improved welfare for all our people." He also said there is a need for the active participation of young people in order for African countries to realize the full benefits of the free trading arrangement. Zambia, he said, is resolved to maximize the benefits presented by the fr

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