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THE removal of the 10 percent duty on export of crocodile skins has made positive impact Bysome BUUMBA CHIMBULU on the viability of the crocodile business, says By BUUMBA CHIMBULU the Zambia Crocodile Farmers Association GOVERNMENT should (ZaCFA). Association spokesperson and Kalimba Farms penalties for non-compli AMBIA is banking chairman, Bill Thomas, said Zambia’s crocodile on taxinvestment, returns for the ne farmers were poised to upscale on China’s positive production and exports of skins following months as most compan response to benefit Government’s intervention to suspend the export By BUUMBA CHIMBULU will be unable to meet th from calls by the duty on the industry. Mr Thomas said the farmers who survived the statutory deadlines, AN agreement to strengthen market access for say World Bank Group (WBG) negative financial impact ofBUUMBA thethe 10 Warehouse percent export By CHIMBULU smallholder farmers through Zambia Association of and International Monetary duty, now hope to (WRS) focus on improving the quality By BUUMBA CHIMBULU Receipt Systems has been signed between By BUUMBA CHIMBULU Manufacturers (ZAM). of the skins,Nations increaseWorld their capacity, and upgrade Fund (IMF) to official credthe United Food Programme (WFP) ABOUT 3.5 million and with create facilities to enable localUS$ value addition and Lusaka Security Exchange (LuSE). ZAM vice president fo THE growth is exitors global for suspension of debt the local and international markets. HE mining indus- scramble together contingen- appeal by the WHO, would pandemic which, for has been invested in the Through this agreement, WRS will allow By BUUMBA CHIMBULU pected to go into recession while slow South, Chipego Zulu, lob payments for highly indebtHe said historically had been seen as smallholder farmers tocrocodiles obtain finance using produce a subdued 1.2 percent in 2020. is considering procurement oftomachiner this year, try an outcome far a is pest andindangerous Zambianas farmers had to arrive in Africa, spreadto however cy measures, including com- be used by the worldatbody Government provide a deposited a certifiedbut warehouse collateral. ed countries. The IMF stressed that worse thanto during 2009 holdthean indaba mercial lockdowns, in desper- equip regional member coun- ing quickly and isturned and 10 milling plants them into a renewable resource could to be WRS is a platform jointly managed by that the Zambia straining two months grace period HE African global growth was expected to reWBG and the IMF have global financial earn the country foreignset exchange and jobs Commodities (ZAMACE) andcreate LuSE.district wherecrisis, it willthe present ate efforts to contain it,"AfDB tries to prevent, detect, up in Rufunsa bound to 5.8 percent in 2021, well health already fragile sys-Exchange invesDevelopment submissions ofmarket tax retur inThe ruralpartnership communities. International MonetaryBank jointly urged bilateral credwould help to strengthen to Government all issues imConsolidated Gold Comp trend, reflecting the normal“The Zambian crocodile industry in has the Fund has said. for the smallholder farmers the country, tems,"AfDB said. access tigate, contain and above manage will unveil a said in a statement. companies. itors (IMF) of (AfDB) the poorest counBy BUUMBA CHIMBULU potential to lead the world market. In the valueisation of economic activity from pacting the sector whose outThe company Chief WFP Country Representative, Jennifer Bitonde. The IMF indicatedassistance that Theto grant would contribcases of COVID-19. Last Thursday, the institu- concessional, financial “We propose the relax ensure thatsaid there was skins the substantial tries to offer debt relief with chain, benefit the manufacturing, very low levels.trying It explained that the “This crocodile partnership aims to increase uptake of Faisal global growth was projected look this year is gloomy. Executive Officer, agriculture and tourism sectors,” Mr Thomas said.statu ute toward a US$50 million tion raised an US$3 billion in package for member-states of compliance with smallholder farmers on the WRS, which could advanced economy group was foreequal supply and demand on of that close to 40 percent is in immediate effect as most of THE Zambia Revenue atByThis –3.0 percent in 2020, butto the BUUMBA isCHIMBULU according Keer, said the targeted go Mr Thomas said the crocodile industry had huge improve their livelihoods, incomes and cast indito grow at 4.5global percent, while significantly WHO Preparedness and including to lessen deadlines for the next tw would to 5.8 percent the market. them,rebound suchZambia as Zambia, were a three-year social bond, the the Eurobonds, those are Authority (ZRA) has advis potentialtotomarkets,’’ position Zambia as aplants global inprodu access Msmilling Bitonde said in apower statement Zambia Chamber of Mines would growth for the emerging market FINANCIAL Service Providers (FSPs) that in 2021. Response Plan, which other proceeds from which will go the economic and social immonths. That is to provid the farming and supply of crocodile skins. He further explained that vidual investors and those you still drawing support frombillion the yesterday. all exporters and handlers will borrow funds from World the K10 and developing economy group in Lusaka (ZCM) Chief Officer, 300 grammes of gold per According toExecutive the He United said Zambian farmers already supply LuSE Chief Executive Officer, Pricilla Sampa, partners including the to help alleviate the economic pact of the coronavirus, as it grace period to in enable the two organisations were cannot really reschedule. International Development of consignments transit stimulus package are expected to peg was forecast at 6.6 percent. Economic Chilembo. Outlook (WEO) crocodile skinsconfidence to leather companies likeunder Louisthe Sokwani day that translated into 7. said trust and remained key interest rates on the money at no more than Nations system, also supapproves $2 millionthisemer- impact of the pandemic. compliance. It said the rebound in 2021 de- are aware that market depression “So it does not really directAssociation (IDA). report to any nearest cust Vuitton, Gucci and many big international fashions released on Wednesday partnership, smallholder farmers theonmining industry whichstating thatkilogrammes Mrpercent, Chilembo said the (BoZ).Dr Ng’andu when giv“There are too manypended issues. per would month. 17.5 says the Bank of Zambia critically the pandemic brands. week, the growth forecast was porting. It is the largest dollar-degency assistance for the “This is arising from in caused by the highly indebtly affect substantial part of the This is meant to help IDA offices immediately for now have access to markets through the WRS. The grant would This is against the current interest rates ing the economic status of to of be2020, corrected planned indaba would address So we are hoping wefading engage Mr said explained “Government’s support and positive promotion in the needed second half “Having WFP a partner willKeer help with this, as marked down more than prevailing onwith thebymarket which are betweennominated 28 to theofAfDB, the asindustry social bond debt World Health Organisation penalties duesimilar to compan ed According countries would temper stock, for China yes. countries liquidity needs guidance. contribute toward a this renewable is crucial and to had allowing containment efforts to be by raising awareness on the WRS and providing “We have not yet written many issues points impacting the the country mentioned that with Government soon on the gold milling plants six relaand percentage 30 percent. WHO Africa region would use (WHO). being unable toWFP meet sta with supply and demand on other industries the repayment ofincludes long outstanding But it is million a good WHO statement toIf tackle challenges posed byfromlaunched in international capThis exporters gradually scaled back and restoring trainings on what the market is looking for, tive to the October 2019 and FSPs borrow funds at 12.5 percent US$50 doing sowould mining industry such as the Government would review all the issues impacting the to them, we will becan a capacity of processing 3 claims be extremely beneficial, but to enhancing smallholder farmer’s investor confidence. themarket. funds to bolsterVAT thecontribute capacAfDB indicated it 17.5ital markets to date. deadlines submission especially for China consumer because andthe the coronavirus outbreak agents who for wish towe reque BoZ and2020 lend to clients at nothat moreand than January update. understand that with thetonnes COVID-19 pandemic it would soon. Right now there is no five percent import duty on mining sector because the the submission from ZCM. per day and Preparedness and The Bank of Zambia confidence in the system. economic policy percent, then they have access to more fundsAdditionally, The IMF said 2020 “Itofis 41 a call showing thatwas we a lot allow time for an growth assessment for ofasthis their goods ity African countries on AfDB on for China, we owe them“Significant would soon unveil a financial taxre-entry returns,” Ms Zulu sa would difficult too much at time,” “This be crucialtotoexpect itsoperational development, they are from the ministry. copper is notPlan, very actions good athave feedback “We have not yet received outlook next month. fromfor the concentrates. facility. already been taken Response which rate the group excluding Mr Thomas. are crisis and depressed in producersZambia they respond ofThis the contained crisis impact and andMs consignment infection prevention, testing Tuesday week approved package to enable governan interview. and this any FSPs that fail to comply willso be if subject the Bankpositive and this isthat addition to in theabank’s the main food in Zambia,” Sampa the BoZ said that infiits across the world, focused on ac“We are pushing, the situHe iswas expressed concern Mr Chilembo said in inan response but werepayment. are hoping to all,” He indicated that the China markedin down 5.8 Mr The Thomas said ZaCFA wasissues considering setting other partners including to mandatory continuous surveillance through on-site and said. warehouse operator an electronic guidelinesand titled ‘The K10each BillioncounStimulus Zambia or depressed in Africa will be a plus for us,” Professor nancing needs for whose customs declaratio and case management. $2 million in emergency asments businesses unValue Added Tax is du commodating public health care up a are tannery orproduce, cooperate withcan an existing tannery percentage points relative to ation now is that there so the chamber had not yet reinterview. “With regard to interest rates, the Bank has off-site inspections. engage soon. company was expected to receipt for the which be used to Package. Frequently Asked Questions.’ the said United requirements, while limiting the secure will lead to macroeconomic Saasa in“Failure anNations interview. try. were fullywithholding processed but ot that build thealocal manufacturing base of tax AfDB expected thewould WHO forhoping the World Health dertake flexible responses to asistance the 18, the January WEO provided incentives forengage FSPs that offer lower to report appropriately shall result a loan from financial institution. The Central Bankprojection. last month introduced many things that need to be ceived feedback from the Mr Chilembo indicatWe are to obtain the mineral proces value-added products inhave order to boost amplification to economic activity interest rates to their clients,” BoZ said.Professor sanctions as guided section 14to and ItCommenting explained that on adverse This when will helpleather farmers to access the much-needed system,inare alsosaid globally and Saasa thisunderinstability this, an FSPs goods not yet10, made Africa boost surveillance Organization (WHO) to are relessen therefinancing economic and PAYE/NAPSA on inc K10 billion facility tosocial enable local processing and production. corrected in the industry that Ministry of Finance regarding ed that the chamber would soon because the issues license by the end this and the financial system. It indicated that BoZ had provided additional the imposition of such sanctions is without finance to invest in agriculture and ensures thatof food confidence effects were likely to support businesses and households there is macroeconomic instamove would be a relief as economist, Oliver Saasa, said in the exist. systems, procure and distribinforce its capacity to help impact of the pandemic. Tax on 21 and excise du supporting. And member, Desai, said to FSPs which lend clientswrite at prejudice to the “The Bank’s use of regulatory projected recovery stored properly to reduce losses. isitsjust one,assumes so we areisfarms trying to an Suresh their even after manyincentives to the Ministry of in the sector so we re-to theirsoon month as itcrocodile was in the towake further on economic ofsubmission theweigh covid-19 outbreak. played important role in the Zambian bility by these highly indebted it would allow countries to country. Zambia would benefit more This is in view of the ute laboratory test kits and reAfrican countries contain the "It is estimated that Africa on15 of every month. no more than five percentage points above the powers as provided for in the Bank of Zambia In addition, the WRS allows farmers to sell their these policy actions are effecdramatic tightening inhave global fi- sort IMFof said. Finance regarding thethat BoZ said much Bwalya as FSPs would determine the prospects. seeServices if we can get together and the Minister, Ng’andu, indaba. ally need tofunds some process. communities. Mr Desai said the crocodile industry cost of from the Bank. Act and Banking and Financial Act,” goods tothe structured markets, where they will earn from in preventing widespread firmit affects conditions, and a plunge in Central IMF indicated that even with a oftiveseveral countries then default on their loans with has very little bilatifinterest China responded positivedevelopments arising rates, they weremarket obliged to nancial pass onCOVID-19 the“Zambia agents, and support coordina"It is one part pandemic. will require billions of dollars Ms Zulu also suggest “Among emerging employs people from rural communities, withproceed present all of the issues. If we promised that Government He emphasised that there small indaba to go through all “We will then The central bank said it would check on BoZ said. more than they do through informal markets. benefits of lower interest rates, fixed interesteralprices, bankruptcies, extended job losses, commodity which will have sharp rebound in the remainder of and developing economies, all equilibrium in the global marpenalties. He explained that ly to this call as most of the loans. Much of our loan global effects of the Covid some having built clinics, churchesuptake and tiondeal at national Bank many interventions to help The grant, is inonreto cushion the impact of that Government should the benefitswhich being passed prior towere said BoZ, supposed to mechanisms Under this partnership, WFP will increase rates and the possibility a payment holiday just with one issue, itfarmers may would look into theofmatter. issues impacting ofimpact them. and were system-wide financial strains,” a severe on economic ac- the year andthe sizable fiscal FSPs, support, countries face a health crisis, education facilities. disbursement of funds. demonstrate how the benefits obtained on the in the WRS by mobilising smallholder farmers and ket,” Saasa said. the WBGcountries andtothe IMF were country’s was with that sponse is commercial it isthe non andProfessor regional levels. member address the toexporters,” an and international disease asdebt many countries to their clients. the IMF said. the to regular economy wastoprojected grow severe external demand shock, tivity in commodity “All FSP are subject reporting Facility are passed on to their clients. raising awareness on the trading platform. “The bank will regularly monitor performance
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“So it does not really directly affect substantial part of the debt stock, for China yes. But it is a good statement especially for China because for China, we owe them a lot so if they respond positive that will be a plus for us,”
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