Zambia records over $40m investment from Japan

Zambia recorded over US$40 million (approximately K200billion) worth of investments from Japan between 2005 and 2011 with Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia alone investing about US$15million.

Deputy Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Keith Mukata, however, says there is need for Japanese investors to increase their presence in various sectors of the economy to contribute to the development of the country.