Over 200 Jerabos reportedly trained in Mufulira through Constituency Development Funds

More than 200 small-scale miners, known as Jerabos, have received training in various skills in Mufulira District through the Constituency Development Funds (CDF).

Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati, claimed that the training of Jerabos would help foster a culture of hard work and entrepreneurship among individuals who were previously known for their involvement in violent activities.

Speaking during the graduation of 555 students at the Mufulira Central Training Center, organized by Mopani Copper Mines, Mutati highlighted the need for more artisans and craftsmen in the mining sector to help the industry return to its peak.

“CDF has provided a good avenue for the people of the Copperbelt to access education and empower themselves with knowledge and skills,” he said.

The Minister also expressed confidence that the government’s target of producing three million tonnes of copper annually was achievable with a sufficient number of trained artisans and craftsmen.

“The government is investing a lot of money in skills development to produce a cadre of specialized personnel who will run industries,” he pointed out.

At the same event, Kankoyo Member of Parliament Heartson Maneta revealed that K15 million had been spent over the past three years to train hundreds of youths in various skills.

“The skills component of CDF for 2022, 2023, and 2024 has been sufficient to train youths in various skills,” he stated.

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