Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:54:49 +0000 By Mukosela Kasalwe AND Chite Mtonga CONTROVERSY over the Kalundu Shopping Mall has deepened with the Minister of Local Government and Housing Vincent Mwale stating that he did not have to consult the National Council for Construction (NCC) on authorising works on the controversial Kalundu shopping mall. The Minister said the development was allowed to proceed because it was in an area designated for mixed use approved by Cabinet and that his action was simply upholding the decision. Earlier works on the Mall had been stopped following complaints by residents who objected to a mall in a residential area and following reports that the building did not have a Zambian supervising professional while the drawings and specifications were in Chinese contrary to building code requirements. Speaking to the Nation yesterday Mr Mwale said he allowed works on the mall to continue because the Lusaka Masterplan approved by Cabinet four […]
