Road projects cheer East cultural body

THE Chama-Senga Cultural Association has commended President Banda for his commitment to improving road infrastructure in Eastern Province.
Spokesperson Yotam Mtayachalo said in an interview in Ndola on February 23 the cultural association is happy with President Banda's commitment to rehabilitating roads in all parts of the country.
"As an association, we would like to commend the Government for its continued focus on improving the road network in Eastern Province. The commissioning of projects such as the Chipata -Lundazi road are some of the developments that are making the people of Zambia continue supporting the MMD government," he said.
Mr Mtayachalo, who is also Copperbelt MMD information and publicity secretary, said the Chama-Senga Cultural Association is happy that about K97 billion will be spent on the rehabilitation of the Chipata-Lundazi road.
He called on Zambians to continue supporting Government in its efforts to develop the country.
Mr Mtayachalo called on donors and the private sector to work with the government to tar the Chama-Matumbo road.
"We would be very happy if the Chama-Matumbo road can be worked on as soon as possible. The road has been on the cards since the 1970s, and it is a short route for the people of Chama to both Copperbelt and Lusaka provinces.
"Currently, the people of Chama are forced to cover thousands of kilometres to go to Lusaka. The people also want a bridge on Luangwa River near Mulumbwe village," Mr Mtayachalo said.
He said the Chama-Matumbo road is important for economic activity in the area, and hopes Government will soon secure funds for the project.
Mr Mtayachalo said the tarring of the road will help Government attract investors to the area.
President Banda is in Eastern Province on a five -day working visit, where he is expected to commission the Chipata-Lundazi road project.By ALEX NJOVU