THE government has pledged to reopen Kiwira Coal Mine that once offered immense opportunities and benefits to Lema and Kapeta villagers in Ileje District, Songwe Region. The operations at the coal mine Kiwira were shut down in 2012 and all the 400 workers laid off.
Minerals Deputy Minister Dotto Biteko, told them that the government was working on the procedures to revive the coal mine, as well as arranging payments of former employees. "All former employees with the Kiwira Coal Mine will be paid their dues and the government is currently assessing and ascertaining the debts before issuing payments," he told them.
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