formalize small scale gemstone mining,govt told

B Hannock Kasama-The Gemstone Allied Workers Union has implored government to formalize the Small Scale Mining Industry.

Union Secretary General SIFUNISO NYUMBU says the informal status of the Small Scale Mining Industry poses a negative impact on economic development.

Mr. NYUMBU says currently players in the industry evade tax thus robbing government of revenues.

He was speaking in an interview with ZNBC News in Lusaka today.

Mr. NYUMBU further said due to the lack of a formal approach to Small Scale Mining, the benefit among players has remained insignificant as most of them lack skills and machinery.

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