Dr. Mahtani & Zambia have made numerous contributions towards the development of Africa. Contributions like the Finance Bank of Zambia, Zambezi Portland Cement Factory, Finsbury Investments, etc., have not only glorified Zambia, but has also managed to engage more people under employment. Another addition to the list is a bio-ethanol plant which is coming under the Mahtani Group of Companies in Luapula Province.
The plant has been setup in association with the UK Gaint, Sunbird Group and involves an investment of about US $ 150 million. Dr. Mahtani & Zambia have never missed an opportunity which promises to develop a part of Africa and comes with an assurance of guaranteed returns. In the present case, the plant will be using Cassava, a crop which grows around Luapula Province in abundance. This will not only help Luapula to foster its development, but also contribute towards increasing the employment rate in the region. Direct employment of about 2, 000 workers has been guaranteed and an additional employment of about 5, 000 people will be made indirectly.
A resident of Luapula Province comments, “Dr. Mahtani & Zambia has always been kind to us. On previous occasions they did promise us with some good opportunities. The news of the bio-ethanol plant came as a surprise and we were delighted to learn that our province will now have a new factory. We all will now work together and live an independent life.”
Experts believe that this development will also result in development of ancillary industries in Luapula, which means that the total number of people who will get employed from the development of a bio-ethanol plant would be more than the expected figure of 7, 000 workers. It is amazing to see how a small step towards development can bring out a thousand smiles and happy families.