Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:36:27 +0000 By OSCAR MALIPENGA THE Committee of Cabinet Ministers appointed by President Edgar Lungu to oversee the rehabilitation of City Market has raised over K12.5 million through pledges from various stakeholders. And Vice President, Inonge Wina, who is committee chairperson, has clarified that the reconstruction of Lusaka City Market would take at least 12 months. Speaking at the launch of the fund for the rehabilitation of markets in Zambia, Mrs Wina said other sites where the traders would be temporarily relocated would be made available for use in approximately six weeks. “We urge all well-wishers to channel all funds for this activity through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) under the Office of the Vice President. “This is to avoid unscrupulous people taking advantage of the situation,” Mrs Wina said. She said a team of defence force engineers has already started working on the relocation sites and […]
