Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:33:50 +0000 THE decision by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to outsource labour is a matter of grave concern as it represents a policy move that is unacceptable. There can be no explanation or justification for that matter for KCM to disregard the government directive banning the recruitment and employment of foreigners in place of Zambian workers. This disregard is indicative of the serious shortcomings within our investment criteria which should set out clear parameters over which foreigners cannot go beyond. Unfortunately, it would appear that in our haste and desire to attract foreign direct investment, we are prepared to sacrifice the interest and wellbeing of the Zambian people. This is the case with the pathetic manner in which locals are evicted from traditional land in preference to foreigners who are able to secure title deeds over land occupied and sometimes tilled by Zambians who have little or no knowledge of the […]
