Calm has been restored in Chingola following violent protests by small-scale miners demanding access to the Senseli mine. The protest resulted in significant damage, including the burning of heavy machinery belonging to Avic and the trashing of the Chikola police post. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba, accompanied by the ZNS Commander and Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo, visited the area to assess the damage. Musamba issued a stern warning, stating that police are actively pursuing the perpetrators and that their "days are numbered." He condemned the violence and damage to property, while Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining law and order and vowed that such a situation would not be tolerated again. He also had a message for the small-scale miners, stating that the government is working on a plan for them to mine safely and in an organized manner.
