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EXCUSE AFTER EXCUSE

Official statement on circulating information about NAPSA and Vedanta.

ZAMBIA'S GOLD RUSH CHAOS

When the United Party for National Development (UPND) took office in August 2021, President Hakainde Hichilema made various commitments, one of which was to end illegal gold mining.

However, the forthcoming MakanDay investigation reveals that the UPND-led government has allowed illegal activities to persist, despite its pre-election promise to reform the mining sector.

MakanDay’s latest two-part report digs into Zambia's gold rush, focusing on Rufunsa district in Lusaka Province where Illegal artisanal miners dominate, extracting gold while facing exploitation from licensed companies like Gold Hunters.

The report by MakanDay sheds light on the complex realities of Zambia's gold trade and its implications for local communities and governance.

https://www.makanday.com/

Statement on fake Facebook Account - Mrs Mwangala Zaloumis.

It has come to our attention that there is an unauthorized Facebook account impersonating the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia, Mrs Mwangala Zaloumis. This fake account is engaging in inappropriate activities, and we wish to clarify that it is not the Chairperson of the Commission.

The matter has since been reported to Facebook support. We kindly request you not to engage with or accept friend requests from the impersonator and we appreciate your understanding and support in resolving this matter.

If you have received any suspicious messages or friend requests, please disregard them and report the account using the options available on Facebook.

Important to note is that Mrs Zaloumis has a verified Facebook account available on https://www.facebook.com/mwangala.zaloumis
Let's work together to ensure a safe and respectful online environment.

ECZ Chairperson to address the Media tomorrow, Wednesday 1st November 2023