Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:15:32 +0000 By Mukosela Kasalwe CARE International Zambia has handed over two 20-tonne solid waste collection trucks to the Lusaka City Council valued at US$106,100 which will improve waste collection in Chaisa and Kanyama Townships, says country director Geraldine Zwack. Mr Zwack said data showed that the city generated 1,000 tonnes of waste per day for safe disposal. He expressed hope that the two trucks would substantially increase the waste haulage in Chaisa and Kanyama townships which would in turn contribute to support local government institutions to effectively deliver urban services. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mr Zwack said the trucks were bought under a four-year (October 2014-September 2018) Peri-Urban Community Driven Models for Equitable Services (COMEQS) solid waste project being implemented in four settlements of Lusaka, namely, Chipata, Ng’ombe, Chaisa and Kanyama. He said Care International was implementing the project with LCC, Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company and Ward […]
