By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mines and Minerals Development Minister Ricard Musukwa says that the impending caving in of the ground at Nchanga open pit cut 2 is a matter of Government concerned. Mr Musukwa said government has been following keenly the events around the impending caving in of the slough at Konkola Copper Mine. Speaking at […]
By JOHN SAKALAKonkola Copper Mines (KCM) General Manager for Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda says the moving ground at Nchanga Open Pit is accelerating to collapse. Mr Shachinda said the slough (caving in of ground) has negligibly continued to head to its fall though at a slow stage. Speaking to The Independent Observer yesterday, Mr Shachinda […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo has warned the people encroaching on Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) land to stop it immediately. Mr Tembo said the Chingola Council will not allow unscrupulous people giving out plots in mine area. The Mayor together with a team from KCM visited an area beyond Lulamba Township to ascertain […]
By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines acknowledges having seen a media statement, dated May 29, 2020, issued by the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) in which it indicates that it intends to switch off power supply to KCM with effect from June 1, 2020.
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Chingola Municipal Council towards the fight against corona virus worth K40, 000. Chingola Council will this Saturday 11th April, 2020 roll out the cleaning, disinfecting and fumigation of markets and bus stations in the district, including major streets, roads and drainages […]
By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has provided two clinics in Chingola and Chililabombwe, as holding centres for people who will be suspected to have Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the two districts, and a K1.2 million for medical equipment and supplies. Acting Konkola Copper Mines General Manager Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda said the Nchanga South […]
By JOHN SAKALA Nchanga Constituency PF Chairperson Gilly Mwape has eulogised Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo for providing leadership when Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) faced problems. Mr Mwape said Chingola and all districts that house KCM are proud of Mr Chilombo for solitary effort in exposing ills of KCM investor. Speaking during the Nchanga […]
The Independent Observer
Alice Nachilembe
