Govt called upon to cancel contract with Glencore

Former Ambassador to Ethiopia and Patriotic Front Presidential Aspirant, Emmanuel Mwamba has reiterated his earlier call that the Zambian government must cancel the contract it has with Glencoe, a British multinational that was found guilty of bribery and market manipulation by usa authorities.

Mr. Mwamba was reacting to fresh international revelations that Glencoe has been paying and meeting Mopani copper mines’ operational and other bills.

Mr. Mwamba also stated that the supreme court of Zambia on May 20th 2020, found that Mopani and Glencoe were engaged in tax fraud schemes and were levied $13million.

He has urged the Zambian authorities to immediately cancel the exclusive marketing rights of Mopani copper mines currently being held by Glencoe and also cancel the $1.5billion sale agreement.