Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:25:20 +0000 BY KALOBWE BWALYA THE problem of floods could not be avoided because most people had built their houses in quarries and the problem of floods in such areas like Kuku and Chawama was perennial and a long-term solution was needed because most houses were water-logged and would not last for a long time. Jerome Mushashe of Kuku compound challenged now, the Lusaka City Council (LCC) to take action immediately to stop illegal settlements and deal ruthlessly with people building on top of water pipes and drainages. The ccurrence of floods in Kuku, Ngwena, Chipata and Kalikiliki compounds as well as other parts of Lusaka are as a result of poor planning, shoddy works and lack of proper drainage system, some Lusaka residents have charged. Mr Mushashe said some residents from Kuku compound were in 2014 advised to vacate the flood-prone areas by then deputy minister in the Office of […]
