COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo says there has been pressure from Copperbelt residents who are demanding to know what’s happening to Konkola and Mopani Copper Mines. In an interview, Matambo called for patience among the residents, saying his government wanted to do things which would stand the test of time. “No, pressure is there but we are trying to make them understand that something will come up. It’s a main issue. I think when the Minister of Finance came here, he was invited to come and discuss the budget together with the businesses. There was a first meeting organised by the Chamber of Commerce in Ndola and the following day we were in Kitwe by the Chamber of Commerce. We had...

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