{"id":52270,"date":"2023-11-21T18:58:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T18:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/?p=52270"},"modified":"2023-11-21T06:03:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T06:03:38","slug":"opposition-leader-howard-kunda-questions-governments-decision-to-return-kcm-to-vedanta-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/opposition-leader-howard-kunda-questions-governments-decision-to-return-kcm-to-vedanta-2","title":{"rendered":"Opposition Leader Howard Kunda Questions Government\u2019s Decision to Return KCM to Vedanta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Opposition Zambia Wake-Up Party (ZAWAPA) leader, Howard Kunda, has expressed his concerns regarding the Zambian Government\u2019s decision to return Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to Indian investor Vedanta.<\/p>\n<p>During a media briefing held in Ndola, Mr. Kunda raised questions about Vedanta\u2019s past management of KCM, citing neglect of miners, contractors, and suppliers. He argued that the Government should not have handed KCM back to Vedanta when Zambia has the capability to run its mines.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Kunda referenced the public demand, particularly from the people of Chingola and Zambia as a whole, to remove Vedanta from KCM due to alleged non-payment to suppliers and what was perceived as the company\u2019s exploitation of the mine\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n<p>Vedanta has pledged to inject $1 billion into KCM over the next five years as part of its commitment to revitalizing the operations. Mr. Kunda further questioned why Vedanta was allowed to retake control of KCM when, according to him, the company had previously failed to manage the mine and fulfill its promises to the Zambian people.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized President Hakainde Hichilema\u2019s previous stance on Vedanta and foreign investors, in which he expressed mistrust in Vedanta\u2019s ability to honor its obligations. Mr. Kunda called for clarity on why the government\u2019s position had seemingly shifted since President Hichilema assumed office.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Mr. Kunda urged the government to focus on enhancing food security in Zambia, as access to food has become a significant challenge for many citizens, exacerbated by high prices of mealie meal, fuel, and electricity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\">Zambia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. Opposition Zambia Wake-Up Party (ZAWAPA) leader, Howard Kunda, has expressed his concerns regarding the Zambian Government\u2019s decision to return Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to Indian investor Vedanta. 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