THE National Assembly has adopted a motion moved by Kantanshi PF MP Anthony Mumba, urging government to create a National Miners’ Day, in recognition of the miners’ contribution to national development. The motion was seconded by Kankoyo UPND Member of Parliament Heartson Mabeta. In his debate earlier, Mumba clarified that the motion did not request a public holiday for miners but merely sought to officially recognise them. “Madam Speaker, I beg to move that the House urges the government to create a National Miners’ Day, in recognition of the miners’ contribution to national development. Madam Speaker, before I even make this presentation, I wish to state from the onset that this motion does not request for a public holiday in...