Konkola Copper Mines says construction on the new concentrator will begin within weeks, with the council pledging upgraded housing and roads across Kabundi and Chiwempala to absorb the workforce.
The long-delayed Kabundi water reticulation project has passed the two-thirds mark, with full completion now expected before the rainy season ends.
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Vendors at Kasompe market say a proposed increase to daily stall fees could push many small traders out of business.
Sixty artisanal miners from Musonda Falls area can now sell directly to registered smelters.
Both sides are unbeaten in five, with kickoff moved to 15:00 at Nchanga Stadium to beat the evening rain.
A columnist argues the council has its infrastructure priorities backwards.
