Newly elected Chingola District Mayor, Nellius Mumba, has pledged to review all questionable land acquisitions by foreign-owned mining companies operating in the district, with a particular focus on large tracts of land previously acquired by Chinese firms. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Zambian Business Times – ZBT, Mayor Mumba acknowledged mounting concerns from residents over the rapid expansion of mining activities, some of which are allegedly illegal. Local communities have raised alarms about the negative impact of these operations, particularly in areas where residents engage in farming and other economic activities. Pollution and environmental degradation have been cited...
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