Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:12:36 +0000 GOVERNMENT is facing a challenge to relocate more than 200 settlers from the Chichele forest area which is earmarked for the construction of the new Copperbelt international airport in Ndola, says provincial permanent sectary Reverend Howard Sikwela. Speaking in Ndola when Minister of Transport and Communication Brian Mushimba paid a courtesy call on him, Rev. Sikwela said the land reserved for all displaced farmers was not yet ready. He said the development had become of major concern because the rainy season was approaching and farmers needed to start cultivating. He said because of the construction activities on site, the settlers whose major income was farming, had been advised not to undertake any agricultural work on the land. Mr Mushimba said Government was alive to the fact that the farmers were critical to the country’s food basket. He said Government would ensure that all the displaced farmers were relocated soon. […]
