Minister Lauds Tenacious Luanshya Residents
27.10.2009
COPPERBELT Minister Mwansa Mbulakulima has commended the people of Luanshya for their tenacity which has resulted in the town maintaining its status as the Copperbelt's cleanest despite being hit by the global credit crunch.Mr Mbulakulima said in Luanshya yesterday that the town was capable of registering sustainable development if the politicians worked together.He said this during the installation ceremony for Mayor Andrew Kayekesi and deputy Mayor Gladwell Lungu at the Luanshya Civic Centre grounds.
North-Western Provincial Minister, Joseph Mulyata said during the installation at Solwezi Civic Centre yesterday that Government was committed to supporting local government, as it was key.
"The local Government being an institution closer to the people is better placed to effectively act as a mirror of the central government for service delivery to the people," Mr Mulyata said.
He said financial management in the local authorities was key to the successful running of councils and called on the officers and councillors to exercise prudence in their work.
Zambia (1) -- Analyses -- 2009
Government determined to take stern action
27.10.2009
In Livingstone, Presidential Affairs Minister, Ronald Mukuma warned that Government will take stern action on any council that will be found using the procured hearses for unintended purposes and collecting crop levy.
Mr Mukuma said this at the installation ceremony of the Livingstone Mayor Joram Mwinda and his deputy Aggrey Njekwa that Government was disappointed to learn that some councils were not using the vehicles for their intended purposes.
"We are disappointed as Government to learn that some councils are not using these vehicles for their intended purposes. Many a times these vehicles have been seen being used for personal errands, a situation that is highly unacceptable.
"I therefore wish to sound a warning that the Government will not stand by and watch the situation degenerate in the usage of these vehicles and any council which will be found wanting in this regard will be severely punished," Mr Mukuma said.
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