Veep George Kunda tours Huawei in Shenzen, China

Vice- President George Kunda has said Zambia appreciates the investments made by Huawei technologies company in Zambia.

Mr Kunda said the establishment of the the Chinese company in 2001 has not only created job opportunities but also brought latest technology which has enriched the lives of many Zambians.

speaking today after a conducted tour of Huawei technology’s exhibition hall and other sections of the company, Mr Kunda said he was impressed with the high quality telecom products offered to zambia and other countries.

He said the the country was looking forward to more investment from the company because it has become a key partner in the economic development of the zambia.

Mr Kunda also expressed happiness with Huawei technology’s ambitious capacity building programmes, especially for the young members of staff to improve their technical competence.

” The young ones hold the future of any country. We appreciate the training given to members of staff, including those in zambia,” he said.

Huawei is a leading global provider of commercial telecom and is currently serving 45 of the world’s 50 telecom operators.

As of December 2009, the company employed over 95,000 employs, 27,000 of whom are based outside China.

Huawei has over 36 local subcontractors in zambia and created over 2000 jobs directly or indirectly.

ZANIS