‘No charcoal production in Luangwa, Rufunsa’

Lusaka – Luangwa and Rufunsa traditional leaders have called on government and stakeholders to consider finding residents alternative sources of livelihood other than charcoal production. They are concerned about the rate of deforestation in the two districts situated in Lusaka Province and want government to come up with other income-generating activities for the people. Senior headman Steward Phiri from Mpona in Luangwa said most of his subjects depend on charcoal production to sustain their lives. Phiri said the people need to be helped with activities such as fish farming because of the water bodies that are in the area.