NEW UTILITY BOARDS TO BE PRUDENT

By Kasabula Muchimba

Water Development and Sanitation Minister MIKE MPOSHA has challenged the newly appointed boards of water utilities and statutory bodies to discharge their duties prudently.

Speaking during the official opening for the Chief Executive Forum, Mr MPOSHA said in the recent past, the Ministry was forced to appear before the Public Accounts Committee for reasons which could have been avoided.

He has since directed the newly elected boards to ensure accountability and transparency of public resources.

Mr MPOSA said he will not hesitate to terminate contracts of board members or Chairpersons who fail to comply with the terms agreed in the contracts.

He said it is the responsibility of the new boards to provide supervision over the institutions where they are appointed.

And, Mr MPOSHA said government will accelerate resource mobilization strategies for support towards government’s efforts in ensuring National Security, Sanitation and Hygiene for all.

Meanwhile, World Bank, the lead cooperating partner in the water sector has challenged the new boards to ensure challenges resulting in non revenue water, dilapidated water supply and sanitation infrastructure, pollution, among others are addressed.

World Bank Representative ANNA CESTARI said the Bank will continue to work with government to ensure access to clean and safe water is a reality for all Zambians.

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