THE National Assembly has rejected a motion to compel large mining firms to generate their own power. Debating a motion moved by Kamfinsa PF MP Christopher Kang’ombe, Wednesday, Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said government would lose investments if it compelled mines to generate part of the power they consumed. He said some people only had money to invest in the mines and not for generating electricity. “There’s no question about the fact that this motion is asking government to compel mining companies to produce electricity. Madam Speaker, this is where we have difficulties and that’s where we reject the motion because we don’t believe in compulsion, we believe in creating an environment that makes those who want to produce electricity...