Highlights from BackChat, the podcast where leading voices in government and business unpack Zambia’s investment story, capturing the deals, partnerships and policies that have defined the UPND's first term.

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Albert Halwampa (Director General of the Zambia Development Agency - 15.09.23 “(HH) has achieved milestones never seen before in this country.”

Nicholas Wooley (British High Commissioner to Zambia 2019-2024) - 17.11.23 “One of the initial targets of the compact is to bring in over one billion pounds of UK investment into Zambia’s renewable and mining sectors. ”

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Perseus Mlambo (Founder and CEO of Chit Chat) - 15.07.24 “What we really like about the operating environment here is that it is very predictable.”

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Monica Musonda (CEO of Java Foods Limited) - 29.12.23 “I can’t remember a time where it was this compelling to be involved. ”

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Paul Collier (Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Oxford) - 10.09.24 “President Hichilema is the breath of fresh air that swept into power three years ago.”

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Felix Mutati ( Former Minister of Science and Technology) - 03.07.24 “Our path for AI we are going to dance with the big boys.”

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Sipho Hlazo (Former MP for Chilanga) - 04.04.24 “What we are seeing in this country is good … people have a say on what they should do with their money.”

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