Gwembe Valley needsresilient agriculture – ChiefBy OLIVER SAMBOKOCHIEF Sinazongwe has called for quick implementation of climate resilient agriculture project in the Gwembe valley aimed at lessening the poverty levels among the people who were displaced to pave way for the construction of the Kariba Dam. About 57, 000 people were displaced in 1956 to pave way for the construction of the Kariba Dam hydroelectricity scheme that currently provides about 38 percent hydro power to Zambia and over 42 percent to Zimbabwe.   The traditional leader was commenting on the Chiyansi Water Development Project in the Kafue being undertaken by Government and its partners which will see the irrigation of 1,000 hectares of land and benefit about 1, 800 households,Chief Sinazongwe said Government should also replicate the project in the Gwembe valley which heavily affected by the negative impact of climate change.He said Government should strengthen efforts to help sustain the livelihoods of people in Gwembe by building resilience […]