{"id":4205,"date":"2023-07-19T06:39:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T06:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/?p=4205"},"modified":"2023-07-19T06:53:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T06:53:20","slug":"anglo-american-in-zambia-explained-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/index.php\/anglo-american-in-zambia-explained-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Anglo American in Zambia Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"
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July 18, 2023<\/span>\u00a0\/Politics\/ \u2014\u00a0Hakainde Hichilema, the current president of Zambia, has been criticized for selling the country’s natural resources to Anglo American, a British mining company. In 2022, Hichilema’s government signed a $1.5 billion deal with Anglo American to mine copper in Zambia. The deal has been met with protests from environmental groups, who argue that it will damage the country’s natural resources.<\/p>\n

One of the main concerns about the deal is that it will lead to deforestation. The copper mine that Anglo American is planning to open is located in the Kafue National Park, one of Zambia’s most important protected areas. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and zebras. If the mine is opened, it is likely that some of this wildlife will be displaced or killed.<\/p>\n

Another concern is that the mine will pollute the environment. The mining process will produce large amounts of waste, which could contaminate the water supply and damage the soil. This could have a negative impact on the health of people and animals living in the area.<\/p>\n

The government of Zambia has argued that the mine will bring jobs and economic development to the country. However, environmental groups argue that the environmental costs of the mine are too high. They are calling on the government to renegotiate the deal with Anglo American or to cancel it altogether.<\/p>\n

It is too early to say what the long-term impact of the mine will be on Zambia’s environment. However, the deal has raised serious concerns about the country’s commitment to protecting its natural resources.<\/p>\n

Here are some additional details about the nature protection fails in the deal between Zambia and Anglo American:<\/p>\n