MINING expert Edward Simukonda says it is impossible for Zambia to attain the top mining spot in Africa, arguing that the country should just focus on ramping up production. Recently, the 2025 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies ranked Zambia the third most attractive mining investment destination in Africa and 25th globally. And on Tuesday, Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta said Zambia must aim for the top mining spot in Africa. But in an interview, Wednesday, Simukonda said there were many things the country needed to put in place to get the top spot. “Any given person that comes into power would like to see that the country is amongst the best in Africa and...