JCTR calls for more investment in water sector

October 27, 2012 | Filed under: Local News | Posted by: web editor

By ALEX NJOVU
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has called for massive investors in the water sector.
JCTR manager for economic equity and development programme Geoffrey Chongo said more resources should be channelled towards the improvement of water supply and sanitation services countrywide.
Speaking during a Copperbelt University (CBU) public discussion on the 2013 national budget in Kitwe on Thursday night, Mr Chongo said some people do not have access to clean water and sanitation services in the communities.
“We have some communities in Lusaka and other parts of the country which do not have access to tap water. We need massive investment in the water sector, our people need to have access to tap water,” Mr Chongo said.
He is also concerned that the unplanned settlements which local authorities are now legalising do not have access to basic needs like water.
“The issue here is that we have a lot of unplanned settlements which the councils are now legalising but we are not taking important services to such areas. Water is life hence the need for us to ensure that people are given quality services,” Mr Chongo said.
He also urged government to work towards improving the state of infrastructure in the tourism sector.
Mr Chongo also said a lot needs to be done to ensure that the country benefits from the hosting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation general conference in Livingstone next year.