THE Ndola Magistrate Court has convicted Neelkanth Metals Limited for illegally handling and acquiring copper scrap metal. In a statement, Friday, Zesco Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi said the Ndola Chief Resident Magistrate ordered the company to pay fines amounting K900,000. ā€œOn October 25, 2024, Neelkanth Metals Limited, based in Masaiti on the Copperbelt, was convicted for illegally handling and acquiring copper scrap metal, marking a significant step in Zambia’s efforts to combat infrastructure-related crimes. The Ndola Chief Resident Magistrate ordered the company to pay K900,000 in fines across three charges: 1. Dealing in Scrap Metal without a License: K300,000 2. Failure to Maintain Transaction Records: K300,000 3. Acquiring Scrap Metal without a Clearance Certificate: K300,000 If payment is not made by...

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