The issuance of copper licences suspended

Minister Kazembe has suspended the issuance of copper licences pending finalisation on amendments to the Copper Control Act.

Minister Kazembe made the announcement in a Government Gazette.

“It is hereby notified that the Minister has, in terms of section 14 of the Copper Control Act (Chapter 14:06), suspended the issuance of copper licences with immediate effect until further notice so as to enable the necessary amendments to the said Copper Control Act to be effected,” reads the notice.

The suspension of copper sales followed rampant stealing of the products, a development that has adversely affected Zesa operations and that of National Railways of Zimbabwe owing to vandalism.

The proposed amendments to the new Copper law will see stiffer penalties for those convicted of the crime.-Herald.co.zw