The scheme is meant to enhance access for micro-small and medium scale enterprises’ to affordable financing by mitigating risks that worry traditional financial institutions.
Speaking during the launch last night, Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe said high interest rates have been hampering the growth of small businesses.
She said government will continue engaging banks to make the environment conducive for medium and small-scale businesses which are key economic players.
Mrs. Mwanakatwe said the scheme will boost and harness the growth of the country’s entrepreneurship adding that government is committed to the sustainability of the scheme.
And Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme Limited Board Chairperson Chisha Mwanakatwe said entrepreneurs are behind the many economic growth stories world over despite the harsh conditions they face as they seek access to finance.
He said only a paltry 15 per cent borrowing goes to entrepreneurs adding that the scheme will be accountable and adaptable.
And International Trade Centre Executive Director Arancha Gonzalez said the launch of the scheme is likely to be an economic game-changer.
REPORTING FROM SHHITHOLE COUNTRIES INDEED, WHAT IS THE SCHEME CALLED ?
Mwanakatwe launches Credit Guarantee Scheme where Board Chairperson is Chisha Mwanakatwe
The nepotism and corruption that makes lungus GRZ is sickening ……
Another non starter.
unBudgeted for programs like this are whats killing our country. we had a budget and urgent things that need more attention than this scheme which most likely is going to be abused by the same people who created it. Besides where is the money coming from and do the tax payers approve of such a scheme
Nepotism
These *****s
Is it a government or private or public entity…..it would have been ideal to highlight this fact otherwise we are made to guess and the understanding maybe misconstrued spiking debates which ain’t even necessary…..
Any bloodline connection between this minsiter and Chisha Mwanakatwe ??
Zambia is heading nowhere with Edgar Lungu remaining as president of our Republic.
Truth what plans Has HH got for Zambia that has even not convinced anyone to revolt
Understand how a credit scheme works first before you comment, a credit scheme acts as collateral to participating financiers this gives confidence to extend credit to SME’s without sufficient collateral.