By ROGERS KALEROSCORES of miners yesterday marched to Mopani Copper Mines general offices in Kitwe to protest over the company’s intention to place the giant mine under care and maintenance.The irate miners, who carried placards and sang songs, denounced management for suggesting drastic decisions under the guise of avoiding the spread of Corona virus.Wusakile Member of Parliament , Pavyuma Kalobo, later arrived at the general offices in Nkana West, much to the delight of the protesters.The miners demanded that Mopani must surrender the assets in Kitwe and Mufulira, instead of putting the mine on care and maintenance.Mr Kalobo stormed Mopani general offices to meet management in the company of union officials.He refused to meet management officials alone and insisted that the union leadership should be present too.“The Mopani management wanted to meet me alone, but I have refused. If every thing goes as planned, we will meet them with union leaders, some Members of Parli […]
Mopani miners protest
