How can Zambia Prevent an Economic Disaster Post-COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic – whilst first and foremost a public health emergency – is creating a global economic crisis in its wake, which could cause longer lasting disruption than the virus itself. For the mining industry, the disappearance of global industrial activity has created a sudden and severe over-supply of copper, causing prices to plummet. The turmoil threatens to kill mining industries around the world, including Zambia’s. Renowned economist Professor Oliver Saasa shares his views on possible responses that Government could implement to mitigate the damage. Countries around the world are swiftly…
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