Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba has reiterated government's commitment to grow the textile sector as approved by Cabinet.

Mbumba says the sector has the potential to create thousands of jobs, especially for women and youth.

Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba is calling on local churches to join the government in promoting unity, harmony, and peace in society.

Mbumba made this call at the Roman Catholic Church's 13th "Inter-Regional Conference of the Bishops of Southern Africa," (IMBSA), in the capital.