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The Government of Zambia identifies textile as one of the priority sectors for the country’s industrialization and economic development will make investment of USD15m in re-establishing the Mulungushi textile factory, located in Kabwe, Central Zambia. The factory is expected to create over 20,000 jobs in the next 5 years, boost the cotton industry in Zambia and increase its exports.
President Edgar Lungu made the announcement during the reopening ceremony of the textile mill on August 1st 2016.