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What are the main factors Zambia needs to address to make the country an attractive mining destination, unleash billions of dollars of foreign investment and create a stronger economy? The question featured prominently in this year’s Zambia International Energy Conference and Exhibition (Zimec), in Lusaka on 23-24 June. A stable …

Toxic fumes from one of Glencore’s copper plants in Zambia caused the death of a politician, the African country’s high court said, in a ruling that could trigger fresh claims against the company. The London-listed mining and commodities trader was ordered to pay 400,000 Zambian kwacha (£30,000) in damages to …

Copper productivity at Kalumbila mine in northwestern province of Zambia Africa’s second largest copper producer Zambia recorded an 8% increase in copper productivity in first half of 2016, Zambia Chamber of Mines said. Zambia’s tonnage increased to 368,366 metric tons from 340,510 metric tons a year earlier. Full year forecast …

Zesco Limited says completion of its K21 million electricity distribution infrastructure projects in Mbala district will enhance people’s livelihoods since they will now access power to support various developmental projects. In a telephone interview recently, Zesco Mbala area manager, Joseph Kafungu said installation of distribution infrastructure equipment such as sub-stations; …

ZESCO United’s Jesse Were is a top-quality football player – 6 goals in two games earlier this season is proof enough. Were also happens to be Kenyan; he is one of 6 foreign players in Zesco United’s 30-man squad. Football teams and their management are judged by their successes, and …