Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:09:25 +0000 BY CHIKUMBI KATEBE Newly appointed Mines minister, Richard Musukwa, has been challenged to utilize his 12 years experience with the mines to redress challenges facing the sector and its workforce. President Edgar Lungu told Mr Musukwa at a swearing in ceremony at State House yesterday that he had the necessary experience to address the miners’ issues as well as the challenges that mines faced. “The twelve years you served with Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Chingola and your long service as a trade unionist with the national union of miners and allied workers, gave you an insight into the many challenges faced by the mining industry. Mr Musukwa, who is also Chililabombwe Member of Parliament has replaced Christopher Yaluma who has gone to Commerce, Trade and industry. The Head of State said with his vast experience in the industry, Mr Musukwa should contribute towards the development of the […]
