MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Provisional Liquidator Milingo Lungu can only be removed from his position through a court process or him having to tender a resignation. In recent weeks, Lungu has been engulfed in allegations of abuse of authority and corruption while executing his duties at the mine which have generated pressure on government to have him dismissed. Last week, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) arrested Lungu for theft of K17,250,000 after previously arresting him on similar charges in September. Commenting on the development, Kabuswe explained that Lungu was appointed by the court and as such, could not be fired by government. “The liquidator is not appointed by the government, he is...

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