SARW Proposes New Model for Mining Community Engagement

… As it unveiled a groundbreaking approach to tackle longstanding challenges faced by mining communities in Southern Africa an Initiative that will Enhance Mining Governance

By Francis Maingaila

Lusaka,Zambia24 (24-06-2024) – In a landmark initiative, the Southern African Resource Watch (SARW) launched a significant project to enhance mining governance across Southern Africa.

The event, attended by notable figures from Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and various organizations, aims to promote sustainable development in the region’s mining sector.

Tobious Musonda, Director of Planning and Information in the Ministry of Mining, emphasized the industry’s crucial role in driving socio-economic progress.

He highlighted Southern Africa’s prominence in global cobalt and diamond production, contributing substantially to national incomes and employment levels.