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KCM Launches Integrated Livelihood Project

By ALICE NACHILEMBE  Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) has partnered with Village Water Zambia to implement the KCM Integrated Livelihood Project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at providing access to clean water, promoting farming and livestock production, and supporting the rehabilitation of youths in various communities. The project, which is being implemented in phases, has already received […]

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Copperbelt Minister Urges Mimbula Mine to Respect Local Partnerships

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has called on Mimbula Mineral Resources to respect its employees and partnerships with local suppliers and contractors. Appreciating the mine’s massive investment in the Chingola community and the nation, Mr Matambo urged Mimbula Minerals to support local businesses, including those suppressed by the previous government. “We assured our […]

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Chingola MP Chipoka Mulenga Hails Issuance of Title Deeds to 4,000 Residents

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Over four thousand Chingola residents have received title deeds to their properties, courtesy of the National Land Titling Center and Medici. This milestone event was attended by Chipoka Mulenga, Member of Parliament for Chingola Constituency and Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry. Mr. Mulenga emphasized the importance of holding onto these properties […]

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Matambo Urges KCM to Fulfill Pledges to Contractors, Suppliers

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the living standards of citizens in the province, particularly those affected by the operations of Konkola Copper Mine (KCM). During a recent visit to KCM in Chingola, accompanied by Minister of Mines Paul Kabuswe, Matambo emphasized the importance of KCM’s […]

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MWSC Committed to Safeguarding Water Sources

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mulonga Water and Sanitation Company (MWSC) says it is committed to providing clean, safe, and reliable water for its communities despite the growing challenges posed by increasing population, aging infrastructure, and climate change. MWSC Managing Director Ndila Hamalambo said that the path ahead is challenging, but with collaboration and commitment, the company […]

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KCM Invests $100,000 in Education Sector, Awards Scholarships to 64 Students

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) have officially awarded 64 recipients of the KCM-HELSB Scholastic Excellence Programme scholarships. KCM has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education in Zambia with a significant investment of $100,000 in tuition and other student allowances to students, mostly accommodated at […]

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Ministers’ Wives Association Donates Medical Equipment Worth K91,750

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Association Of Ministers’ Spounses has donated medical equipment worth K91,750 to Nchanga North General Hospital. The donated equipment includes three oxygen concentrators, four electronic baby scales, nasal prongs, baby height and weight machines, digital machines, BP monitors for children, and BP cuffs. Likonge Mulenga, spouse of Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka […]

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Mimbula Minerals Promotes Responsible Living Among Youths Through Football

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mimbula Minerals has reiterated its commitment to promoting responsible living among youths in Chingola through its football teams, Mimbula Minerals Queens and the Men’s team. According to Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Ian Chomba, the company believes that sports, particularly football, can be a powerful tool in shaping the lives […]

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