South Africa: The Zambian Minister, the Mysterious Businesswoman and Illegal Mining

“There is a new mining order that is coming. Embrace it, but what is illegal, do not tolerate it,” says minister

• Illegal mining is rife at Sensele Mine in Zambia.
• Many lives have been claimed. For example, over 30 people died in a mudslide in December 2023.
• Sensele Enterprises and Zambia’s government appear to lay the blame for the continuation of illegal mining at each other’s doors.
• Questions have been raised about the relationship between Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industries Chipoka…