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- ↑ https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/9263 | Parliament of Zambia website
- ↑ http://zm.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sbgx/jm/202209/t20220920_10768382.htm | China Ambassador meets Zambian Mines Minister
- ↑ https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/kabuswe-govt-has-found-solution-to-kcm-problem/ Kabuswe government has found a solution to KCM - ZNBC
- ↑ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/kabuswe-reassures-over-mopani/ Kabuswe reassures over mopani
- ↑ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/kabuswe-says-mining-commission-on-cards/ Kabuswe says mining commission on cards | Daily Mail
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