It is reported that Kabwe Fine Steel Manufacturing Company factory will soon resume operations as the issues that led to the closure of the plant are being addressed.

Mr Wang Dang manager of Kabwe in an interview said that he regretted the closure by the Zambia's ministry of labor and social security on grounds that the Chinese firm failed to comply with safety regulations. Mr Wang added that "I have taken corrective measures and all the issues Government has raised are being taken care of. By next week, the plant will resume operations."

Mr Wang further added that "We have ordered uniforms for the over 50 workers and we have secured covers for the steel plant machines to avoid pollution."

Mr Wang also said that the company had secured three industrial fans to cool rooms where workers operated from. Mr Wang said that "We want Government, the people of Kabwe and our workers to be happy with our operations hence our decision to do what is expected of us by the ministry of Labor."

Last Week, Zambia's ministry of labor and social security chief inspector of factories at Central Province in Kakoma Chivunda ordered the closure of the steel company following non compliance of safety regulations.