Zambia’s economic growth under threat, analyst
Zambia’s economic-growth targets for this year are not promising as its copper production plunges along with prices of the metal it relies on for more than 70% of export earnings,…
We want 15% of mining revenue, Chiefs tell President HH
Chiefs in North Western Province have called on Government to review the Mining Policy to include provisions where 15-percent of proceeds from Mining firms will remain in host Provinces. Chief…
Zambia, China in high-quality partnership anchored on mutual respect- HH
President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia and China will continue to work together in various aspects specifically in the economic field, saying the two countries are now moving into a high-quality…
Expedite lead remediation in Kabwe – CEJ urges gov’t
The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has noted with sadness that succeeding governments have failed to implement a sustainable solution to curb Lead poisoning in Kabwe district. CEJ Head of…
Workers protest against poor salaries at China’s Chenguang Biotech firm in Sinazongwe
Over 1,000 workers at a Chinese owned company called Chenguang Biotech Zambia Agri Development Limited in Sinazongwe District this morning staged a protest against management over poor working conditions. Furious…
Underground disaster: Miner (45) dies at Mopani mine after being hit by a skip
A 45 year old miner at Mopani Copper Mines has died after he was hit by a skip at the South Ore Body shaft in Kitwe. Mopani Copper Mines Public…
Mining company restrict unvaccinated workers access to site
One of the country’s biggest mining companies has restricted access to site for unvaccinated workers. The company says this follows a memo by the its general manager to that effect.…
Copper mining firms urged to scale up production
Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has challenged mining firms to rump up copper production and reach the 3-million tonnes target per year, now that Government has scrapped off…
Mining sector performance good, despite pandemic- Mangimela
North Western Province Permanent Secretary, Willies Mangimela says the mining sector has performed well in the past two years despite the Covid-19 pandemic that the country has been experiencing. Mangimela…