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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema plans to spearhead the creation of a Pan-African minerals and metals exchange to help the continent capture greater benefits from its natural resources. The idea will help countries like Africa’s second-biggest copper producer ensure that more output is available for local value addition, a growing demand by citizens, said Jito Kayumba, an adviser to Hichilema on finance and investment.