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(NYASATIMES) Zambian minister ‘impressed’ with Chitakale, Steco estates

Zambian minister ‘impressed’ with Chitakale, Steco estates
By Nyasa Times
Published: March 25, 2010

Zambian Foreign Affairs Minister Professor Fashion Phiri on Thursday visited Chitakale and Smallholder Tea Company (Steco)as part of his tour of duty to Malawi and was “impressed” to learn that a Malawian conglomerate Mulli Brothers Group of Companies own the two tea estates.

Phiri, who was accompanied by his permanent secretary John Chikuwa, told Nyasa Times that he was impressed with the strides the two estates have made in the growing of tea thanks to privatization.

Zambian minister is in the country for the meeting on Malawi/Zambia Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation where delegates will discuss issues of trade, agriculture, tourism, industry and investment.

During the visit, Malawi was represented by Foreign Affairs Minister, Professor Etta Banda and her Principal Secretary Anthony Livuza.

The Government of Malawi through the Privatization Commission put Chitakale and Steco on sale years back and Mulli Brothers Group of Companies own the two estates after a successful bid.

The Privatization Commission of Malawi is mandated to help facilitate measures and policies aimed to strengthen the role of the private sector in the economy.

Mulli Brothers Group of Companies has grown to diversify its services, products and operations.

The mission of this indigenous progressive company is to enhance the profitability and competitiveness of manufacturing companies by assisting the country in its socio-economic development initiatives.

Labels: CHITAKALE AND SMALLHOLDER TEA COMPANY (MALAWI), FASHION PHIRI, JOHN CHIKUWA, MULLI BROTHERS GROUP, PRIVATISATION, TEA

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