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First Quantum urging all citizens to be vaccinated

In support of the Zambian government’s efforts to raise vaccination rates in the country, First Quantum Minerals is  urging all citizens to be vaccinated. The TSX-listed copper, gold, and zinc producer based in Zambia, has clarified Covid-19 vaccination practices at its Kansanshi and Sentinel mines in Solwezi and Kalumbila, respectively. …

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Kagem optimistic about Zambia’s gemstone future

Hon. Kabuswe noted that now more than ever – and in light of the Covid-19 pandemic – the government was determined to provide the necessary leadership, structures and policies that would see the mining sector thrive. He stressed the need for transparency in the sector, a view that is shared …

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Zambia lays plan to reduce its global debt mountain

According to Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane and the IMF, Zambia’s plan to reduce its global debt mountain will include eliminating unsustainable energy and agriculture subsidies. Zambia and the International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement on a $1.4 billion, three-year extended credit facility on Friday, bringing the heavily indebted country …

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