Linda Soko

Sep 6, 2023 | zammagazine.com | Charles Mafa |Linda Soko |Estacio Valoi

Shady officials, ruling party members, at least one “impersonator”, a war veteran and, in Zimbabwe, a government-linked mafia, obtain mining rights in communities where mineral wealth is found, then partner with foreign companies to get rich together. This happens in spite of progressive policies that are supposed to enable and regulate community-based artisanal mining.

Aug 23, 2023 | zammagazine.com | Charles Mafa |Evelyn Groenink |Oluwatosin Adeshokan |Linda Soko

Deep within Zambia’s artisanal mining sector lies a captivating web of intrigue, where high-ranking Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development officials, together with foreign entities, capture coveted mining rights. This clandestine alliance, together with the practice of some influential top officials who establish direct partnerships with mining companies, obstructs the growth of the artisanal mining sector in the country.

Aug 23, 2023 | zammagazine.com | Charles Mafa |Evelyn Groenink |Oluwatosin Adeshokan |Linda Soko

Deep within Zambia’s artisanal mining sector lies a captivating web of intrigue, where high-ranking Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development officials, together with foreign entities, capture coveted mining rights. This clandestine alliance, together with the practice of some influential top officials who establish direct partnerships with mining companies, obstructs the growth of the artisanal mining sector in the country.