Chinese-run economic cooperation zone boosts development in rural Zambia
发布时间：2024-06-17
CHIBOMBO, Zambia, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The establishment of the Zambia Jiangxi
Economic Cooperation Zone in Chibombo District of central Zambia has brought newfound
optimism and economic opportunities to local residents.
Since its inception in 2018, the zone has already become a beacon of hope, creating muchneeded jobs and paving the way for a brighter future for the district.
Chibombo, a predominantly rural area with close-knit communities, has long been faced with
limited employment opportunities. As a result, many residents were forced to migrate to
other places for better opportunities, leaving behind ancestral lands and tight-knit
communities.
However, the establishment of the Zambia Jiangxi Economic Cooperation Zone signified a
turning point for the district.
This zone, managed by Jiangxi United Industrial Investment Limited, aims to stimulate
economic growth, generate employment, and foster local development.
Locals have warmly welcomed this investment, seeing it as a catalyst for positive change.
They said the existence of the economic zone in Chibombo is a chance to break the cycle of
poverty and create a better life for themselves and their families.
"The opportunities this economic zone brings to our district are immense. Its expansion will
lead to the growth of other smaller businesses that depend on a robust working class to
thrive," said Markson Lwanga, a 30-year-old Chibombo resident.
Lwanga, a plumber, expressed hope that his skills will one day enable him to land a job in
the economic zone, which offers a diverse range of employment options.
Anna Mwansa, a 23-year-old resident of Chibombo who secured a job as an administrative
assistant with the Chinese company five months ago, shared her joy at obtaining
employment.
"I had challenges finding a job. After many years of hunting for a job, I managed to get one. I
can now support my family and invest in my fruit and vegetable business. The zone has
changed my life," said the mother of one.
The positive impact of the Zambia Jiangxi Economic Cooperation Zone extends beyond job
creation. The zone has spurred infrastructure development.
Improved road networks, electricity supply, and water resources have been provided to
support not only the successful functioning of the economic zone but also surrounding
homesteads and businesses.
"We want to ensure that communities around the zone benefit from the electricity, good
roads, and water reticulation services," said Bob Fu, business development manager of
Jiangxi United Industrial Investment Limited.
Fu added that once fully operational, the zone is expected to employ about 6,000 people. ■
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