By SIMON MUNTEMBALAND wrangle between the Catholic Church and settlers around Kasaria area in Mufulira District has broken out, with both parties claiming ownership.But Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Elijah Muchima has called for calm among all the affected groups, as government would help them find a lasting solution to the impasse.Government in 2017 through the Ministry of Lands issued a 3000 hectares title deed to the Catholic Church for the establishment of an eco-city comprising Agricultural and Science Universities, social amenities and economics in Kasaria Village formerly Reserve Forest No. 14. The Church also intended to establish a secondary school among other amenities.However, some seasonal farmers in the area claim to also have permits from the Forestry Department.The farmers through their representative, Hagai Lesa have objected to governments move to issue a title deed to the Catholic Church as that would result in their eviction from the land.In an interview, Mr Lesa said […]
Catholic, Mufulira settlers, in land wrangle
