Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:28:02 +0000 A US$135 million loan to finance a water and sanitation programme targeting small towns in Zambia has been approved by the board of directors of the African Development Bank Group. According to the AfDB, the project is scheduled to be implemented in 48 months at a total cost of US$150.57 million with the bank’s loans and grants to cover 80 percent of the costs while Government will contribute US$15 million. The integrated small towns water supply and sanitation programme aims to increase access to quality water supply and sanitation services in a sustainable manner in 12 towns located in four provinces of Zambia. Other objectives include ensuring efficient management and operation of the water supply and sewerage facilities on free market principles. The project is aligned to the Zambia’s National Vision 2030 and the Revised Sixth National Development Plan. Zambia’s small towns are experiencing rapid growth requiring rehabilitation and […]
