The Minisrty of Mines and Minerals Development –MMMD, has confirmed that most of the mining firms operating in Zambia, predominantly foreign-owned, have not performed satisfactorily in adhering to the local content law, which came into effect on 1st January, 2026. The local content law, mandates mining and related companies to allocate a minimum of 20% of their annual procurement expenditure for core mining goods and services to local suppliers. The requirements increase progressively: to 25% after one year, 35% within two years, and 40% within five years. Additionally, as part of the Local Content Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025,...
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