a said the move was in line with the National Export Strategy and should be in place by early 2008.
Chakanyuka noted that Zambia was one of the key markets for Zimbabwean products, hence the need to consolidate Zimbabwe’s position in the market.
He also highlighted that by virtue of being Comesa members both countries stood a chance to gain favourable trade concessions from such a move.
“Zambia and Zimbabwe are Comesa members giving Zimbabwean exporters a competitive advantage over non-Comesa member states, because products which qualify to meet certificate of origin criteria, will enter the market duty free,” he added. – Business reporter
9.8.2007
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ZimTrade to develop Zambian market
HARARE
ZimTrade has said it plans to set up a mega retail shop in Zambia to market Zimbabwean products.
A delegation led by ZimTrade was in Zambia with a contingent of Zimbabwean companies taking part in the Agricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka.
Chief executive Herbert Chakanyuk