MUZ happy with mining companies’ work
By ALEX NJOVUTHE Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) is happy that mining companies have started implementing development programmes that are helping to eradicate poverty in communities in which they operate.
MUZ president Charles Mukuka said in an interview in Kitwe on Thursday that MUZ is happy that most mining companies are working with government to develop the country as part of their corporate social responsibility programmes.
“We would like to thank our colleagues, the mine owners. We have seen a lot of commitment from them in terms of enhancing development in the country. Their policy on corporate social responsibility is working and we can only advise them to continue on this path,” Mr Mukuka said.
He commended the Konkola North Copper Mine in Chililabombwe for improving water and sanitation services in Konkola township.
“Our people in Konkola used to face many problems when it comes to water supply and sanitation but now the issue has been resolved because the mining company moved in to supply water to the people.
“We would like to also thank other mines like Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Mopani Copper Mines (MCM), the Chinese mining companies and those in North-Western Province for what they are doing for our people in the communities,” Mr Mukuka said.
Mr Mukuka commended KCM and MCM for embarking on a roads rehabilitation programmes in Chingola, Chililabombwe, Kitwe and Mufulira.
And Gertrude Phiri, a St. Anthony resident in Kitwe, thanked MCM for rehabilitating the Chibuluma road.
Ms Phiri said Chibuluma road was in a state of disrepair but she is now happy with MCM for rehabilitating the road.
And a Mufulira resident, Peter Daka, hopes that government and MCM will work together to rehabilitate the Sabina-Mufulira road.
“There is need for government and Mopani Copper Mines to work together in completely overhaul the Sabina- Mufulira road including the Ndola-Mufulira road. These roads are of economic importance and they need serious attention. they have outlived their lifespan, hence the need for them to be worked on as soon as possible,” Mr Daka said.
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