By Staff Reporter Government says it has embarked on a number of sensitization projects countrywide to curb the rising incidents of illegal mining. Minister of mines and minerals development Paul Kabuswe says the Zambia National Service ZNS has been deployed in mining towns to prevent illegal mining as one of the measures. And as a long term measure, Mr Kabuswe says government is giving out artisanal mining licenses to Zambians and has so far granted over 514 licences in a bid to curb illegal mining. The minister reiterated government’s stance to do away with illegal mining stating that government remains committed to ensure safe mining in the country. He was responding to Kasenengwa Member Of Parliament who wanted to find out Government’s plans on ending illegal mining owing to a rise in mine accidents.
Written by Mafken FM Newsroom on 1 November 2024
By Staff Reporter
Information and media permanent secretary Thabo Kawana has emphasised government’s stance of not closing down any media houses during it reign as was witnessed by the previous regime.
Mr. Kawana has however cautioned media houses to operate within the confines of their licenses and regulations to avoid coming into conflict with the law.
Speaking when he toured platinum radio in Ndola this morning, Mr. Kawana also revealed that talks have advanced to provide media houses with back up solar systems to keep stations on air as it has done with the Agriculture Ministry.
The PS also warned media houses against using the media platform to push certain agendas, promote hate speech as well as political violence.
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