Illegal miner in Mufumbwe confirms existence of gun market

2026-01-26 - 06:47

An illegal miner operating at Kinkonge Gold Mine in Mufumbwe District, North-Western Province, has confirmed the existence of makeshift markets allegedly trading in firearms, metal detectors, explosives, drugs and minerals, reportedly run by suspected foreign nationals. Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele has previously stated that some foreigners involved in illegal gold mining activities