BY SILUMESI MALUMOTHE Emeralds and Precious Stones Association of Zambia has advised the new Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe not to be compromised by mine owners if he can achieve more in improving the mining sector.Association president Victor Kalesha said the mine owners has a tendency of bribing Government officials in order for them not understand what prevails on the ground.Mr Kalesha said the mining sector is critical for the country hence need a neutral person to head it.In an interview yesterday, he said mine owners always want to deny Zambians from benefiting from the mines.“We are appealing to the new Mines Minister to get to work. He should start visiting the mines he shouldn’t start meeting mine owners and drink tea.The Minister shouldn’t be bribed because this is what mine owners do,” he said.Meanwhile Mr Kalesha has advised the new Minister to consult relevant stakeholders in whatever government intend to do.“If […]
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