APPOINTMENT OF GENDER BALANCED BOARDS FOR WATER UTILITY COMPANIES ELATES NGOCCTHE Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) commends the Minister of Water Development and Sanitation for the appointment of gender balanced Boards for the National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO), Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSC) and Kafubu Water Supply and Sanitation Company. On Wednesday, 5th January 2022 the Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Hon. Mike Mposha announced the appointment of Board Members for the utility companies which includes both women and men drawn from diverse backgrounds. The balanced composition of the Boards is in line with the Republican Constitutional provision in Article 259 of the Republican Constitution, which requires appointing authorities to always ensure gender balance in all appointments. We are therefore elated that the Minister is abiding by the dictates of the Constitution which is a step in the right direction.It is NGOCC’s observation that, going forward, this positive step […]
Appointment of women on Water and Sanitation boards excites NGOCC
