MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government will deploy trained artisanal miners in areas that were occupied by illegal miners, such as Mufumbwe and Mpika. Meanwhile, UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu has attributed the peaceful Kasama Mayoral by-election to President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. Recently, the Zambia Army, led by its Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele said Kikonge Gold Mine in Mufumbwe District had been successfully cleared of all illegal miners. Lt Gen Zyeele said Zambia Army Commandos also shut down the illegal markets, which were being operated by illegal immigrants within the mining area. And on Friday, UPND won the Kasama Mayoral by-election after its candidate, Bywell Simposya, secured 17,647 votes. Speaking when he featured on Radio Mano,...

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