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However the rise of China brought in another dimension, the mines were quickly taken over by a Chinese firm. That came with its own problems. the Chinese workforce have constantly been accused of gross negligence and flouting Labour laws. | However the rise of China brought in another dimension, the mines were quickly taken over by a Chinese firm. That came with its own problems. the Chinese workforce have constantly been accused of gross negligence and flouting Labour laws. | ||
In 2011 three Chinese workers were arrested for allegedly molesting local girls by taking advantage of their deprived economic status. The sad tale of Chinese Investment is all too visible, early in 2012, then Minister for Labour and Sport and area Member of Parliament, Chishimba Kambwili made a surprise stop over at the multimillion-dollar Mulyashi Mine Project only to be turned down by its Chinese employers in a show down that came to epitomize just how powerful the Chinese presence is. | In 2011 three Chinese workers were arrested for allegedly molesting local girls by taking advantage of their deprived economic status. The sad tale of Chinese Investment is all too visible, early in 2012, then Minister for Labour and Sport and area Member of Parliament, [[Chishimba Kambwili]] made a surprise stop over at the multimillion-dollar Mulyashi Mine Project only to be turned down by its Chinese employers in a show down that came to epitomize just how powerful the Chinese presence is. | ||
Despite the fact that the opening of the mines may have brought some social problems in Luanshya, it is safe to indicate that employment rates have been rising giving life to a town that was referred to as a ghost town. Population has steadily been increasing and more economic activities are visible in our days. New economic activities include the installation of a new Soya Solvent extraction plant, as well as the extension of a well known Milling company. The Agricultural sector is growing as small scale farmers, are increasing their crop outputs to cope with growing demand. Main crops that are harvested include Maize, Wheat, and Soya Beans. | Despite the fact that the opening of the mines may have brought some social problems in Luanshya, it is safe to indicate that employment rates have been rising giving life to a town that was referred to as a ghost town. Population has steadily been increasing and more economic activities are visible in our days. New economic activities include the installation of a new Soya Solvent extraction plant, as well as the extension of a well known Milling company. The Agricultural sector is growing as small scale farmers, are increasing their crop outputs to cope with growing demand. Main crops that are harvested include Maize, Wheat, and Soya Beans. | ||
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Luanshya currently has two constituencies, Luanshya Central covers much of the urban area whilst Roan Constituency encompasses most of the peri-urban areas. | Luanshya currently has two constituencies, Luanshya Central covers much of the urban area whilst Roan Constituency encompasses most of the peri-urban areas. | ||
For a long time, the town was a bastion for the fallen ruling party the Movement for Multy-Party democracy (MMD). However, during the wind of change that swept across the country in the last General Elections,the Patriotic Front notched up two important victories with popular businessman Steve Chungu riding on the party name elected as Lunshya Central M.P whilst outspoken Minister of Sport Chishimba Kambwili re-elected for the Roan seat. | For a long time, the town was a bastion for the fallen ruling party the Movement for Multy-Party democracy (MMD). However, during the wind of change that swept across the country in the last General Elections,the Patriotic Front notched up two important victories with popular businessman Steve Chungu riding on the party name elected as Lunshya Central M.P whilst outspoken Minister of Sport [[Chishimba Kambwili]] re-elected for the Roan seat. | ||
There have been however calls for a youth representation from the district, 21-year-old Law student and native of Luanshya, Kasabo Kalussa claims most youth's feel left out. Kalussa, the controversial rising politician and political blogger cites the astronomical unemployment levels as the reason why the local youths feel disenfranchised. | There have been however calls for a youth representation from the district, 21-year-old Law student and native of Luanshya, [[Kasabo Kalussa]] claims most youth's feel left out. Kalussa, the controversial rising politician and political blogger cites the astronomical unemployment levels as the reason why the local youths feel disenfranchised. | ||
In the 1960s, Luanshya was known as the "Garden Town of the Copperbelt". This was largely due to the efforts of the late Bill and Doreen Altern, who initiated impressive public parks and gardens. Nowadays, the garden town has few social amenities for youths and mostly with dilapidated and neglected infrastructure. | In the 1960s, Luanshya was known as the "Garden Town of the Copperbelt". This was largely due to the efforts of the late Bill and Doreen Altern, who initiated impressive public parks and gardens. Nowadays, the garden town has few social amenities for youths and mostly with dilapidated and neglected infrastructure. | ||
