Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:35:33 +0000 A SOURCE close to Lusaka City Council has alleged that there is a sophisticated and long-running scam in which a “cartel” of city employees leave certain drains clogged so that they can beg for emergency funds which they then pocket. Ahead of the rainy season, all drains are meant to be cleared to ensuring that there is no flooding. In fact, the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit pays Zambia National Service as much as K3 million per year to keep drainage clear, according to the source. However, corrupt elements within LCC are making a fortune by interfering with these public works. “Actually the authorities that are supposed to be in the forefront of coming up with solutions are the ones that are creating and exacerbating problems or preventing solutions to be implemented. “For example, the Lusaka City Council would not want a complete solution to garbage in Lusaka because […]
