The Minister Of Small And Medium Enterprises, Hon. Elias Mubanga, Visited Nakonde District In Muchinga Province To Inspect A 50-Acre Rice Farm Supported By The Ministry
The Minister Of Small And Medium Enterprises, Hon. Elias Mubanga, Visited Nakonde District In Muchinga Province To Inspect A 50-Acre Rice Farm Supported By The Ministry
Hon. Elias Mubanga has noticed that Nakonde is recognized for its rice production, with 70% of the rice grown. This attracts the ministry’s commitment to empowering local farmers to make the most of the good rainfall patterns in the area. The Ministry has recognized the potential in a fair number of entrepreneurs in Nakonde, as well as those from outside the area who come to trade there. Hon. Elias Mubanga’s aim is to focus on empowering the residents to address the economic challenges faced in the area. In collaboration with the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC), the ministry will soon launch a nationwide empowerment program which is aimed at providing machinery for all small-scale farmers by empowering them with three-wheeled tractors.
The Minister expressed gratitude to the community of Nakonde for their positive response to the President’s call to return to farming, noting that this has led to expectations of a significant bumper harvest. He assured local cooperatives that the government, in partnership with local authorities, will prioritize the establishment of a rice processing plant and the creation of water harvesting facilities, such as dams, to capture and utilize the abundant rainfall in the region.
