Fri, 10 Mar 2017 12:51:27 +0000 By oscar malipenga PARLIAMENT heard yesterday that close to US$ 36 million from the Eurobond funds was used to procure 27 dredging equipment for use throughout the country to open areas for passenger and cargo movement on the country’s water bodies. Minister of Transport and Communications Brian Mushimba said in a ministerial statement the money included some rehabilitation works on the existing maritime infrastructure. Mr Mushimba, who is Patriotic Front Kankoyo Member of Parliament, explained that leading up to the 2011 general elections, the ruling party promised to open up the country via all modes of transportation including water, if they formed government. “In fulfilling our campaign promise on water transportation, after forming government in 2012 and 2013, my ministry undertook a countrywide marine survey of canals and rivers to ascertain the status of the waterways. “The survey revealed that most of the canals were silted, clogged with overgrown […]
