Newly created
Mulobezi District in Western Province is poised for massive development. This
follows Government’s plans to develop the area in various sectors.
However, the
challenge lies on the locals who have been cited as having a negative
approach towards development.
Patriotic front
Mulobezi area Member of Parliament, PATRICIA MULASIKWANDA has called on the residents
in the area to develop a positive attitude towards government’s plans and
embrace development.
Addressing Villagers
in Chief MUTUNDA’S area during her visit to the area, Ms Mulasikwanda said the
area has lagged behind because of the local’s negative approach towards
government plans.
She said
Government has a number of developmental projects earmarked for implementation
in the area adding that the projects will only be successful if the residents
open their hands and embrace the plans.
The law maker
further disclosed that Government plans to construct 41 dams for irrigation,
and water storage and 78 boreholes to further cushion the water shortages in
the area.
She said
Government is also finalising paper work to sign a contract with the Zambia
National Service for the upgrading of feeder roads from Simungoma Junction.
Meanwhile, Chief
Mutunda of Ngabwa People has called on the law maker to be visiting the area
consistently.
He said the
village faces a number of challenges that needs the attention of the member of
parliament adding that they challenges can only be heard when the MP visits the
area regularly.
The traditional
leader disclosed that unemployment, hunger, lack of proper sanitation and HIV/AIDS
are among the many other problems his subjects are currently facing.
Chief MUTUNDA
adds that lack of communication facilities has also hampered development in the
area as locals have no access to other news apart from Radio.
The Member of
Parliament was on a four day tour of her constituency to check on progress of
Government programmes.
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