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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>President Hakainde Hichilema has announced the appointment of respected Professor Oliver Saasa to chair a new advisory council. President Hichilema said Professor Saasa will lead an Advisory Council that will help his government to systematically break down the barriers to doing business in the country.<\/p>\n

He said the appointment is part of the UPND government\u2019s vision for growth in Zambia. \u201cWe will create a level playing field, stamp out corruption, and review the regulatory environment in order to increase employment opportunities and improve livelihoods,\u201d President Hichilema wrote on his Facebook page.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have challenged this forum to work with our team at State House to expedite the development of our roadmap for change and economic growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to doing things differently with the private sector with whom we are pursuing a transparent, inclusive and proactive relationship.\u201d Names of other Council members have not been released.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. President Hakainde Hichilema has announced the appointment of respected Professor Oliver Saasa to chair a new advisory council. President Hichilema said Professor Saasa will lead an Advisory Council that will help his government to systematically break down the barriers to doing business in the country. 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