By ROGERS KALEROIRATE Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) employees yesterday protested over Government’s delay to approve the payment of US$15 million second batch of benefits which they had worked for under Glencore PLC.The giant mining company had already secured the money to pay the miners, but it was waiting for the government’s approval before it could start paying the miners.Mineworkers Union of Zambia President Joseph Chewe said as per procedure, the government needed 48 hours to approve the payment of the benefits because of the amount of money involved.“MCM has already secured the US$15 million needed to pay the miners, but being under the government, it needed approval from the Secretary to the Treasury hence this delay to pay. Government needs about 48 hours to approve such amount,’’ Mr Chewe said.He said the miners were angered because, despite being promised to be paid on two occasions, nothing had come to fruition and had a lot of […]
MOPANI WORKERS PROTEST
