Zambia: Private Sector Calls for Increased Funding for Mining Safety

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Zambia

Business & Economy

Zambia: Private Sector Calls for Increased Funding for Mining Safety

Zambia’s private sector is calling for increased financial allocations to improve safety in the mining industry. The supplied text provides no further details about who made the appeal, the amount sought, or the specific safety measures involved.

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