President Hakainde Hichilema has called for speedy and effective implementation of projects in order to accelerate economic growth in the country.
Mr Hichilema has since commended Powerful Diligent Varecious (PDV) metals, for setting up a steel industry in Zambia which is expected to accelerate infrastructure development in the country.
ZANIS reports that speaking during the commissioning of a multi-million steel plant in the Lusaka Multi-facility Economic Zone (LSMEZ) in Lusaka, Mr Hichilema advised Zambians to take a leaf from the Chinese who have managed to deliver a plant within 10 months. 
The head of State also challenged his Ministers, especially acting Commerce, Trade and Industry Paul Kabuswe, to work hard and ensure various investment opportunities are established in all the provinces to avoid people from traveling to Lusaka for jobs. “As a chief marketing manager for the country, I feel elated for this huge steel investment PDV metals has established here in the LSMEZ, I can also state that there are other companies like ceramic tiles among others which are housed here,” he said.
He explained that running a country needs focused leaders, and that his administration is poised to roll out various developmental programmes in partnership with countries such as China.
The President noted that it is pleasing for the country to have a steel industry with the capacity to export to neighbouring countries in the region.
