THE Mine Suppliers and Contractors Association says it is not pleased with how Zambians have so far benefited from the Local Content SI. In an interview, Wednesday, Association president Coster Mwaba said complaints had been received from members that some mining companies were frustrating the implementation of the SI. Mwaba said it was concerning that mining companies had failed to publicly disclose how much they intend to procure this year, a move he says is meant to prevent local suppliers and contractors from benefiting from the SI. “In terms of being happy or satisfied with the implementation, we’re not happy as an association in terms of how this SI has been received and in terms of how Zambian suppliers have...