SMALL and Medium Enterprise Development Minister Lucky Sichone says local contractors and suppliers must benefit from economic activities taking place in their communities. Sichone, who is also Konkola Member of Parliament, says there is need to understand why local businesses are struggling to secure contracts and create employment for residents. Speaking during a meeting with SMEs in Chililabombwe, Sichone said he was now better positioned to engage decision-makers, including the President, on issues affecting local businesses. “If I have to engage the boss himself to get time with him to know what’s going on somewhere, he needs to come because now I sit around the table with him. Just like he is also interested to find out about what is...