US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says Zambian citizens and their partners are paying close attention to many mining companies that are evading their tax obligations. And Ambassador Gonzales says Zambia should strengthen Law Enforcement Agencies by beefing up their budgets so that they can combat deforestation in protected areas. Speaking during the official opening of the Zambia Anti-Corruption Conference, Tuesday, Ambassador Gonzales said it was important to government to guard against tax evasion even as it dealt with the repercussions of drought. “We have heard concerns from mining sector stakeholders about the government’s decision to move away from the Flex Cadastre online platform, which is widely considered the global gold standard for transparent cadaster management. The government has provided...