By MacPherson Mukuka*in Lusaka*
Government says it is determined
to put in place both hard and soft infrastructure required for accelerated
development.
Speaking during the launch of the
Patents and Companies Registration Agency PACRA online registration system,
Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister MARGARET MWANAKATWE says while developing
roads, power, telecommunications and other key infrastructure, government is
mindful of the need to create platforms to facilitate business.
Mrs. MWANAKATWE added that
government will continue with reforms necessary to create an environment for
business to thrive, as well as a favourable investment climate.
She says the policy of the
Patriotic Front is to level the playing field for both local and foreign business.
Meanwhile the Minister has hailed
PACRA for launching an online business registration system.
She says registered businesses
are an essential vehicle for commercial and industrial development adding that
it is gratifying that PACRA is making business registration services available
and affordable.
She says the PF government has
prioritised industrialization and job creation and firmly believes that information technology is essential.
Meanwhile PACRA Chief Executive
Officer ANTHONY BWEMBYA says the launch of the system is a product of
government’s vision of reforming the business environment.
Mr. BWEMBYA says in 2011, the
agency adopted a five year strategic plan with particular focus on modernising
the registration processes and decentralisation of services.
He says the development of the
online registration system has resulted in a complete overhaul and replacement
of the registration system.
He has further indicated that the
online registration system will allow the entire registration process to be
done electronically.
do not fail us like ZRA has done,Give correct and coodinated information and were need training for the users.
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