A development activist has called for Zambia to reconsider how foreign companies are allowed to operate within the country’s small-scale and informal food sector, warning that increasing participation by multinational franchises could negatively impact local entrepreneurs. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times-ZBT, Dr. Charity Musamba argued that allowing large international businesses to expand into areas traditionally dominated by small Zambian traders, such as local food preparation and retail, may reduce opportunities for citizens who already possess the skills to operate in those spaces. She said Zambia needs clearer policies that identify and protect certain economic activities where local...
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