By ROGERS KALEROTHE Emerald and Semi-precious Minerals Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) is scouting for more than K80, 000 to hold elections for new national leadership, General Secretary Shadreck Mwape has said.Mr Mwape said in Kitwe that the current national executive was unable to start preparations for the elections set for this month because it was facing financial challenges, hence the appeal for funds to hold elections.He said he had been prompted to issue a statement on the matter following concerns from the members who were insinuating that the current executive officials were deliberately avoiding elections in order to hold on to positions.The current ESMAZ national executive committee led by Victor Kalesha came into office in May 2016 office bearers.But Mr Mwape said the association was unable to prepare for elections because of lack of funds“There have been complaints from some of our members that the national executive committee, does not want to hold elections because […]
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