Guns, gangs and gold: The battle for Zambia’s riches

by | Mar 30, 2026 | pijmalawi

Social media posts have triggered a rush of gold diggers Charles Mafa, James Beluchi and Caleb Likomeno Thousands of people have flooded into northwestern Zambia seeking gold said to be buried just under the surface.The gold rush in Kikonge has attracted gangs from the Copperbelt and Lusaka.Violent…

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