MINING JOBS SHOULD PRIORITIZE ZAMBIANS

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Member of Parliament for Kamfinsa, Christopher Kang’ombe, has announced that he will present a motion in Parliament this afternoon calling for the enforcement of Section 10(2) of the Geological and Minerals Development Act, which requires mining companies to give first priority to Zambian citizens during recruitment.

Kang’ombe emphasized that before a mining job is offered to an expatriate, qualified Zambians such as engineers, accountants, geologists, metallurgists, or ICT specialists must be considered first.

This aligns with Zambia’s broader labour policy of ensuring that local talent benefits from the country’s natural resources.

The MP further argued that the same principle should apply to the awarding of contracts, with Zambian companies prioritized in line with national laws.

This would strengthen local enterprise participation in mining supply chains, creating jobs beyond direct employment in the mines.

Enforcing Section 10(2) could significantly reduce dependence on expatriate labour, while boosting opportunities for Zambian professionals.

It also ensures that mining contributes more directly to domestic job creation, skills development, and economic empowerment.