Setting up an airline, a great deal likewise solar energy is also one cure- Sir Branson

A British tycoon and founder of Virgin Group Richard Branson when he visited Zambia for an investment conference cited solar energy as one of the ventures Zambians can explore. He said solar is now cheaper than coal and there should be a solar revolution to clean energy revolution which would save the country a lot of money. 

Before leaving for South Africa, Sir Branson said in an interview yesterday that Zambia has numerous business opportunities. 

“There are a lot of opportunities in Zambia for businesses to expand and I think most of those businesses should be done by Zambians rather than people like myself,” Sir Branson said. 

Sir Branson said it will be a great deal to bring on board Zambian entrepreneurs in setting up an airline. “I have been approached about the issue of setting an airline in Zambia and when I leave, I will look at the feasibility. I certainly do not promise that we can make a success but will certainly have a look at it.”  

“It would be great to get Zambian entrepreneurs on setting up of a low-cost airline and maybe we can help a bit but it’s good to see Easy or Fast Jet whatever it’s called between Zambia and South Africa and that should be welcomed because we need more airlines like that,” he said.