Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:25:58 +0000 By JACKSON MAPAPAYI NINE schools in Solwezi have been closed a few days after opening due to poor sanitation. Government directed recently that all schools with poor sanitary conditions be closed to prevent further outbreak of cholera. And a quick survey by the Daily Nation found that Solwezi Urban, Kikombe, Rodwell Mwepu, Solwezi Technical and Mushitala secondary schools had been closed as water had been disconnected at the schools. Other schools that have been closed include Makole Community School, Solwezi Valley, Solwezi College of Education and St Charles Primary schools respectively. Solwezi District Commissioner Rosemary Kamalonga confirmed the development in a statement made available to the Daily Nation yesterday. The closure of the schools follows an inspection conducted by a combined team of officers from the Ministry of Health, the council and security wings. She said management at the said schools have been advised to work on the sanitation […]
