Chief NKana of the Lamba speaking people of Lufwanyama district has lashed out at investors in his Chiefdom for not ploughing back into the community.
Speaking when Copperbelt Permanent Secretary, Howard Sikwela, paid him a visit at his palace today, chief Nkana stated that there is no reason for his chiefdom to lag behind in infrastructural development, as it has a lot of investors.
Chief Nkana, however, noted that despite having big investors such as Kagem Emerald Company among others, the chiefdom still lacks proper roads and clinics.
The traditional leader complained that the poverty levels in his chiefdom were still very high, adding that his people have not in any way benefited from the presence of Emerald Mining Companies in the area.
And Copperbelt Permanent Secretary, Howard Sikwela, said it is imperative for investors to ensure that they improve the quality of life for communities they have invested in.
Rev Sikwela stated that investors make a lot of money, adding that there is no reason for them not to take corporate social responsibility seriously.
Rev Sikwela,
The contract with the investors needs to be in writing.
18 months ago, Helen Zulu, a journalist with the Times of Zambia interviewed a mining consultant in London. He advocated that 20% of a mine’s profit needs to be ploughed back into the community (the host). Mining companies, through the Chamber of Mines, did not like that. They bribed Times of Zambia to remove the article from their web site Luckily, Allafrica.com and many newspapers in the mid-west of the USA are still carrying the article. 20% of profits need to go back to the community for infrastructure development, otherwise, when the minerals are depleted, all that will remain is a hole in the ground!
frican Leaders Deceived By TB Joshua
A list of African politicians deceived by TB Joshua. Some have died, some have lost power and others are still faced with problems. This should be an eye opener for other African leaders.
Omar Bongo (Gabon)
Consulted TB Joshua….. 2008 Died 2009
Fredrick Chiluba (Zambia)
Consulted TB Joshua….. 2010 Died 2011
John Atta Mills (Ghana)
Consulted TB Joshua….. 2011 Died 2012
Andre Kolingba (Central African Republic)
Consulted TB Joshua….. 2003 Died 2010
Joyce Banda (Malawi)
Consulted TB Joshua….. 2013 Lost Elections 2014
Morgan Tsvangirai (Zimbabwe)
Consulted TB Joshua….. 2010 Lost Elections 2013
George Luchiri Wajackoyah (Kenya)
Consulted TB Joshua….. 2012 Failed to run for 2013 Elections
Pascal Lissouba ( Congo Brazaville)……