Mining must uplift communities, not fuel instability, says President

2026-02-10 - 08:19

President Hakainde Hichilema has warned that Zambia’s mineral wealth must not become a source of insecurity, violence, or social instability, as the country intensifies efforts to reposition its mining sector as a driver of inclusive growth and national development. Speaking at the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the President told investors that while Zambia