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(LUSAKATIMES) Magande ready to provide facts on RSZ Concession Agreement of 2003

Magande ready to provide facts on RSZ Concession Agreement of 2003
TIME PUBLISHED - Friday, September 7, 2012, 7:22 pm

Former Finance Minister, Ng’andu Magande has called on President Michael Sata to constitute a commission of enquiry into the Zambia Railways Concession Agreement of 2003.

Magande who signed the agreement on behalf of government, says he is ready to give information regarding the concession, once called upon. He says as a former custodian of government property, he is obliged to put the record straight.

Mr. Magande has told ZNBC news that it is important for government and the public to know and understand issues surrounding the concession agreement.

And Railway Systems of Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin Even has said his organization is committed to discussing and clarifying the various issues over the concession agreement.

Mr. Even has told ZNBC in a statement that his organisation will respect the process to be determined by the government.

On Wednesday, President Michael Sata directed newly appointed Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba to revisit the Railway System Concession agreement.

ZNBC

Labels: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS, MICHAEL SATA, NG'ANDU MAGANDE, ZAMBIA RAILWAYS

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