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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has noted with concern the conflict of interest in the awarding of the First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Ltd.\u2019s US$1.3 billion expansion investment evaluation consultancy to Prof. Oliver Saasa through his consultancy firm, Premier Consult.<\/p>\n

TIZ Chapter President Sampa Kalungu says his organization\u2019s concern stems from the fact that Prof. Saasa is the chairperson of the Economic Advisory Council, having been appointed by President Hakainde Hichilema, and in that position, he provides advice to the President on economic matters.<\/p>\n

Mr. Kalunga says the recommendations from the evaluation of FQM are crucial in informing the government on its next actions with regard to the country\u2019s mining sector and overall economic development.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is therefore of grave concern that an individual who is meant to guide the President on the economic decisions pertaining to the country, is on the<\/p>\n

other end, evaluating the country\u2019s largest taxpayer on its investment in the country. As TI-Z, we have serious concerns bordering on how sure the government can be that the recommendations given about FQM will be based on an independent and unbiased assessment, given the clear ties Premier Consult has as an evaluator of FQM,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has noted with concern the conflict of interest in the awarding of the First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Ltd.\u2019s US$1.3 billion expansion investment evaluation consultancy to Prof. Oliver Saasa through his consultancy firm, Premier Consult. 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