Chief Muyombe Endorses President Hichilema for Second Term

Chief Muyombe of Mafinga District says President Hakainde Hichilema should be given another term of office to ensure continuity in development projects.

The traditional leader said President Hichilema has performed well over the past four years and should be allowed to complete ongoing works and implement further projects.

Chief Muyombe said the chiefdom has already recorded notable progress, adding that the successful delimitation of the constituency is expected to bring more development to the district.

He was speaking when Mafinga Member of Parliament Robert Chabinga, accompanied by representatives from China Geo, paid a courtesy call on him ahead of the construction of the Isoka-Muyombe Road.

The traditional leader thanked government and the area Member of Parliament for efforts made to ensure the contractor begins mobilising workers.

Chief Muyombe also urged the contractor to employ local people once the project begins.

Mr Chabinga said the construction of the 100-kilometre tarred stretch is not a political move but genuine development for the people of Mafinga.

He added that the road will improve service delivery and open up the district to economic activity.

China Geo Project Manager Gao Guang said works on the road will commence in June at a cost of over one billion kwacha.

Mr Gao said construction will be carried out within 24 months.

The road is expected to ease transportation challenges and boost trade in the district, which has long struggled with poor road infrastructure.