By ANDREW MUKOMAAn influx of foreign nations and politically connected businessmen invading the coal mining sector in the Gwembe Valley has caused concern among locals, with a nong government organization asking government to intervene so that locals are not displaced.Members of Ngwembe Valley Must Develop advocates in Southern Province have raised concerns over an influx of foreigners and politically connected businessmen invading the coal mining sector in the valley region at small scale level. The members have noted that there has been an increase in the number of illegal coal and other mineral mining activities in Gwembe, Sinazongwe and on the valley part of Kalomo districts in the province.This came to light during a group engagement with Sinazongwe Town Council Chairperson Cliff Siachibweka to discuss the future of districts in valley region in the UPND administration.The members also wanted to know how council documents are given to such investors before they engage in mining activities.They […]
Influx of foreigners worry Gwembe valley residents
