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Zambia eyes SME export growth following China tariff removal

The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development has welcomed China’s decision to remove tariffs on goods from 53 African countries, describing it as a transformative opportunity for Zambian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to penetrate one of the world’s largest consumer markets. Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Permanent Secretary Subeta Mutelo said [ ]

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