CHIEF NSEFU CALLS FOR RELIEF FOOD

By Ruth Chayinda

Senior Chief NSEFU of the Kunda people has called on Government to help address the anticipated hunger in Mambwe and surrounding Districts.

Senior Chief NSEFU says following the heavy rains experienced in the area, some parts of Mambwe are expected to experience hunger because farm fields have been submerged.

He says many households have been affected by the rains which have seen some people being displaced .

The traditional leader said this when President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA paid a courtesy call on some Chiefs in Mambwe .

He also called on government to work on the Chipata- Mfuwe road and other roads leading to their chiefdoms .

And President HICHILEMA said Government is aware of the challenges that the affected households are facing following floods that have been experienced in Mambwe and surrounding areas.

President HICHILEMA said Government will continue to find ways to protect lives and property amid the effects of floods.

He notes that with floods, the disease burden is also likely to occur and therefore stated that Government is working at ensuring that the cholera outbreak is addressed.

The Head of State has also urged the Provincial administration to educate and advise citizens on where to construct their houses so that they are not affected by floods .

Among the Chiefs who met the President is Chief JUMBE, Chief KAKUMBI, Chief MKHANYA and Chief MALAMA.

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