TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) has challenged the UPND government to explain how illegal mining at Sensele can be happening in full view of law enforcement agencies. TIZ Acting Executive Director, Reymond Mutale, has wondered how government could be risking youths’ lives in the name of empowerment. Meanwhile, Mutale says the only way to correct illegal mining at Sensele is to formalise small-scale and artisanal mining. Yesterday, News Diggers published an investigative documentary showing that Chinese are processing copper in Chiwempala without regard to the environment and human habitation. The investigation also showed that more Chinese processing plants and stockpiling yards have been set up along the Kitwe-Chingola Road, Chingola-Solwezi Road, and the Chingola-Chililabombwe roads, converting agricultural and residential land. Further,...