03/09/2025
KABWE SET FOR 10KM TOWNSHIP ROAD UPGRADE AS FRA SURPASSES MAIZE PURCHASE TARGET
The Government has allocated 10 kilometers of township roads in Central Province to be upgraded to bituminous standard, with works scheduled to begin this month alongside the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project.
Speaking at a media briefing in Kabwe, Central Province Permanent Secretary Dr. Milner Mwanakampwe said the works will cover both Kabwe Central and Bwacha constituencies, prioritizing roads leading to health facilities, schools, and markets.
“These roads will boost the economic status of the district by making it easier for communities to access essential services,” Dr. Mwanakampwe said. He emphasized that government is focused on delivering quality infrastructure, adding that machinery would be on site soon. “We will not wait for elections to work. Delivery to the people is the driving force of these works,” he stressed.
Dr. Mwanakampwe also urged the Kabwe Municipal Council to expedite grading and gravelling of feeder roads, warning that government will soon demand audit reports to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mwanakampwe reassured farmers that the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) remains actively purchasing maize in the province. He disclosed that Central Province has already exceeded its 80,000 metric ton target, recording 154,366.75 metric tons of maize purchased to date.
“In our 138 depots, we currently have 352,848 50kg bags of maize awaiting purchase, and 1,057,382 empty grain bags ready to service the farmers,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary warned depot clerks against frustrating farmers by claiming shortages of grain bags. “If there are clerks who want to play games, I wish to warn them to desist from that temptation,” he cautioned.
The twin announcements highlight government’s commitment to both infrastructure development and food security in Central Province.
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