MINES minister Paul Kabuswe’s observation that he is being insulted over the continued impasse at Konkola Copper Mines cannot pass without comment. We take note that the minister has a thick skin and he understands that leaders will always be insulted, even when they do not deserve it. We also find it interesting that the minister has been following the impatience and bickering among mineworkers and their union leaders. Paul KABUSWE: “We want to work with you as the unions. We want to collaborate with you. Please assure our miners that this mine is going to get back as soon as we can finish that process which is running. So you will be insulted for saying ‘as soon as’, but...

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