Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary, Crusivia Hichikumba, says Zambia has been invited to join the Global Battery Alliance (GBA).
Speaking at the end of the recently held sustainable Conference in Germany, Mr. Hichikumba said joining the Global Battery Alliance will provide an opportunity to be part of a global network which is dedicated to ensuring responsible and transparent battery supply chains.
Mr. Hichikumba said the charter that establishes the GBA is non-committal in terms of financial obligations to the country and members can join or leave any time.
He stressed that Zambia has a lot to gain by joining the GBA in terms of partnerships, leveraging on international best practices and experiences which the GBA possesses.
And Germany Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, said she is happy with Zambia’s move to join the GBA.
She said Germany and Serbia have already signed to officially join the GBA.
Ms. Schulze said the GBA members will unite their efforts to establish a transparent and responsible worldwide battery supply chain.
She said the 170 members of the GBA have committed to ensuring that battery production not only supports renewable energy but also safeguards human rights and environmental sustainability adding that all companies are urged to create transparent, ethical and responsible battery supply chains.
This is contained in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today, by First Secretary-Press at Zambia’s Embassy in Germany, Lubinda Kashewe.
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