CHIEFS IN ISOKA REAFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT OF WORKING WITH GOVT
TRADITIONAL leaders in programmes that Isoka district of Muchinga aim at improving the livelihoods Province have reaffirmed of people. their commitment towards He said he is ready to provide working with the Government land to investors engaged in pushing its developmental by the Government agenda forward. Solar who are willing to establish
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“I wish to assure you that Isoka district, says he will any investment opportunities ensure that there is proper that work to the advantage dialogue with the Govern- of my people are welcome, ment on development matters. provided that they do something on the land
Speaking when Muchinga I give them within 2 years,” Province Permanent Secretary, he stated. Henry Mukungule paid He further commended a courtesy call on him at his the Muchinga Provincial palace yesterday, Chief Kafwimbi administration for their charged that he will concerted efforts towards continue to support Government attracting foreign investors
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And Chief, Katyeye of the Tambo People of Isoka district, 5said the role of traditional leaders in development can never go unrecognised.
Chief Katyeye stressed that it is only through traditional leaders that the Government can recognise potential investment ventures that can be undertaken in their chiefdoms.
He therefore, mentioned that this agenda can only be achieved
through continued cooperation with the Government.
“My Chiefdom has great investment potential in phosphorus and I want you to bring investors to this area so that we can see how we can make use of this important mineral deposit,” he added.
Chief Katyeye however, appealed to the Government to be quick in responding to challenges that people are facing in his chiefdom such as lack of a good road network.
Meanwhile, Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary, Henry Mukungule said the Government recognises the important role that traditional leaders play in development. ZANIS