The North Western Province’s mines have been tasked by the government with streamlining the contract bidding procedure for regional small and medium-sized businesses. Locals are having trouble competing for contracts with big businesses, according to Small and Medium Enterprise Development Minister ELIAS MUBANGA, because of the numerous restrictions they must follow. Mr. MUBANGA advised mines…
The North Western Province’s mines have been tasked by the government with streamlining the contract bidding procedure for regional small and medium-sized businesses.
Locals are having trouble competing for contracts with big businesses, according to Small and Medium Enterprise Development Minister ELIAS MUBANGA, because of the numerous restrictions they must follow.
Mr. MUBANGA advised mines to include more SMEs in the mine’s supply chain when he spoke at a symposium on business development in Solwezi.
The mine is hiring regional contractors, according to Anthony Mukutuma, general manager of Kansanshi Mining, to assist them expand their capacity.
