ZAMBIA Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele says Copperbelt Province remains “relatively” calm despite security threats along the ZAMBIA-DRC border, adding that the authorities are however not taking the situation for granted. Meanwhile, Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza raised concerns on reports of illegal incursions and the shifting of border beacons into Zambian territory at the border. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call to the Permanent Secretary as part of his tour of military formations in the province, Lt Gen Zyeele said some activities at the Kasumbalesa border were threatening national security. “We are happy to hear reports that the province, under the leadership of the Provincial Minister and yourself, PS, are collaborating very well, especially with the Provincial...

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