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Given Lubinda, Acting President of the Patriotic Front in Zambia, urges the country to follow Zimbabwe's lead in suspending raw mineral exports to prioritize industrialization and value addition. He commends Zimbabwe's decision as a demonstration of leadership and patriotism, emphasizing the need for African nations to focus on long-term interests and reduce dependency on imported finished products. Lubinda criticizes the historical exploitation of Africa's resources and the lack of local value-addition industries.