Lack of assessment on damaged bridges in Mbabala worry MMD

The Ruling Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) in Choma's Mbabala constituency has expressed worry that no assessment has been
undertaken of damage caused to bridges and dams in the area by the heavy rains.

MMD constituency Chairman Choolwe Mubambasu said in Choma today that he is worried
that responsible authorities in the district have not bothered to visit the area to
assess the magnitude of damage so that funds are sourced for repair works.

Mr Mubambasu told ZANIS that some bridges have been washed away, making it difficult
for people to travel, citing one important bridge in Mang'unza area where motor
vehicles were not able to cross.

He said five dams have similarly been damaged by the heavy rain and would require
reconstruction.

Mr Mubambasu charged that problems being experienced in the area have been
compounded by the prolonged absence of the area Member of Parliament whom he said
was only seen in the area three days ago.

He said had the MP been frequenting his constituency, most of the outstanding
problems on damaged infrastructure could have been easily brought to the attention
of Government in good time.

Mr Mubambasu said there was need for frequent interaction between elected leaders
and their electorate, if development was to be achieved.

Meanwhile, Mr Mubambasu has commended the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
for donating 24 animals for free distribution to villagers in Macha area.

He said the gesture by the United Nations Agency will boost agriculture activities
among the beneficiary communities.

Mr Mubambasu has urged other organisations to emulate the gesture by FAO.

ZANIS