Chinese interest in Zambia
Yet, Beijing has come under attack for its own “economic colonialism”. It is seen as taking oil, gas and raw materials in exchange for money to unrepresentative and oppressive regimes, or engaging in infrastructural development as long as Chinese firms are used, whereas Western governments
National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW) President Mundiya Sikufele has urged mining companies in the country to prioritize safety in their operations to avoid loss of lives. Mr Sikufele said mining is a very dangerous venture hence the need for the companies to prioritize the safety of their workers by adhering to safety [...]
Continue reading …United Party for National Development (UPND) Members of Parliament have rubbished reports that they are in support of an alliance with the ruling MMD. Reacting to a story in yesterday’s Post newspapers headlined MMD, UPND in Alliance talks, during a press briefing in Lusaka today, UPND Kalomo Member of Parliament Request Muntanga described the story [...]
Continue reading …THE MMD says there are discussions between its rank-and-file followers and the United Party for National Development (UPND) over the possibility of forming an alliance, though there has not been any official dialogue. Daily Mail quotes Parliamentary Chief Whip Vernon Mwaanga saying although there has not been any formal contact between the two parties, ordinary [...]
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