AGRICULTURE economist Edify Hamukale says the introduction of a credit facility for civil servants to enable them engage in agricultural activities will help reduce destitution among career people once they retire. Last week, President Hakainde Hichilema disclosed that the government would this year introduce a credit facility for civil servants to enable them to engage in agricultural activities. In an interview, Monday, Hamukale said the initiative would add to food production and economic growth, enable Zambians own land, among other benefits. “The benefits are number one, additional food production and economic growth resulting from agricultural activities. Secondly, Zambians will begin to own land. I am really worried that chunks and chunks of land are owned by foreigners who have capacity...

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