NEW BOOK DISPELS THE MYTH THAT “THE ONLY GOOD SNAKE IS A DEAD SNAKE”

Snakes and snakebites have long been at the centre of many myths and legends in Zambian culture. The fear that these cold-blooded mesopredators elicit is however, largely based on incorrect notions about their nature and behaviour. This misinformation has...

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FQM LEVELS PLAYING FIELD FOR GIRLS

Over 3,500 girls across 28 schools in Solwezi District of North-Western Province have been given a chance to compete favourably with their male counterparts in their academic studies thanks to First Quantum Minerals’ Jimuka (‘Be Clever’) programme.

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PUTTING EDUCATION AT THE CENTRE OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

To ensure local communities receive the maximum benefit from the mine’s presence, First Quantum Minerals has partnered with the government, traditional leaders, and various organisations to help improve the quality of education and expand career prospects for local youth.

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FQM TRIDENT UNIONISED WORKERS IN 11% SALARY HIKE

FQM Trident Limited, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals, has signed a collective bargaining agreement with four unions: the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW), Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ), United Mine Workers Union of Zambia...

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