State two problems associated with export of copper from the copper belt of Zambia.

      

State two problems associated with export of copper from the copper belt of Zambia.

  

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Maurice
- Congestion at the port of Dar-es-salaam delays the export of copper
- Frequent world price fluctuations of copper
- Smuggling of copper often occurs along the territorial borders hence loss of revenue for the Zambian government
- Stiff competition from other producers
- Political instability especially in Angola due to civil wars provide security risks in the exportation of copper
- Transportation of copper is difficult due to its bulkiness
- Landlockedness increases transportation cost due to payment of passage fees through other countries
- The escalated transportation costs through distant routes make Zambia to earn low profits from her copper
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 15, 2019 at 10:13


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