Stakeholders oppose introduction of 15pc export duty on emeralds
By ROGERS KALERO
STAKEHOLDERS in the emerald mining industry have opposed the recent introduction of a 15 percent export duty on emeralds and have advised the government to consult stakeholders before making certain decisions.
They have cautioned that lack of consultation with stakeholders may lead to a decision that may harm the very industry the government is trying to support.
The Emerald Production Watch of Zambia (EPWOZ) and the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW) said the sudden introduction of the export duty has caught the industry off guard and CLICK HERE TO READ MORE