The Vedanta Must Return Community Campaign Movement in Chingola and Chililabombwe has voiced deep concern over the escalating unemployment crisis in the region. Coordinator Chishala Mwamba expressed dismay over the termination of contracts for over 400 employees under Konkola Copper Mines’ largest contractor, Master Mine Service, adding to the already substantial number of individuals facing job loss or forced leave.
In an interview with Flava News, Mr. Mwamba highlighted the dire situation faced by communities heavily reliant on mining for economic sustenance. Despite previous assurances from the government regarding the resolution of legal challenges surrounding KCM by the end of the first quarter, Mr. Mwamba lamented the absence of any clear progress as April begins.
The impact of these developments is felt across Chingola and Chililabombwe, affecting families and communities at large. Mr. Mwamba has emphasised the far-reaching consequences, particularly for children and women whose parents and spouses have lost their livelihoods, underscoring the urgent need for action to address the growing unemployment crisis.
