Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:26:34 +0000 By BENNIE MUNDANDO WE are concerned with the increasing incidences of Zambian youths being shot at for illegal mining activities and we plan to come up with an initiative for mine owners to allow surrounding communities to legally use their dumpsites. Emerald and Semi-precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) president Victor Kalesha said they were concerned with the increasing number of unemployed youths who were onto illegal mining in the emerald restricted areas especially on private owned mine dumpsites. Mr. Kalesha said of late, there had been reports of Zambians being tortured and shot at while traying to earn a living. “As an association we acknowledge that what they are doing is illegal in that they enter mining areas without consent of the owners save for Gemcanton mining that have allowed them. But that doesn’t mean they deserve inhuman treatment. He said his association would seek the indulgence […]
