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Muchinji railway cheers Mpezeni

Muchinji railway cheers Mpezeni
By Lambwe Kachali
Thursday September 06, 2007 [04:00]

And Mpezeni said the government should complete the project before the rainy season. In an interview, Mpezeni said there were many benefits to be accrued after the accomplishment of the railway line. He said the construction signified that the government was focused towards bringing development in the country and particularly in the Eastern Province.

"Last week, about ten kilometers were done. This is a good development," Mpezeni said. And Mpezeni warned that if the constructors delayed, they would not finish the project as the rainy season was nearing.

"The main problem with most constructors is that they tend to be fast in the beginning so that they woo support from both the government and residents and relax in the process," Mpezeni said.

"This is unacceptable and I as a paramount chief will not tolerate that." He noted that it was unfair for the Zambian government to take ages to do its part. "Our friends in Malawi did their party along time ago. The have already reached Muchinji boarder and what is remaining is on the Zambian part. This is worrying me a lot," Mpezeni said.

Mpezeni also said the buying of maize by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) was going on better than last year. "Last year, FRA delayed to pay farmers their money. But for this year, at least there is some improvement although there are still pockets of complaints from farmers. I hope they will sort them out as soon as possible," Mpezeni said.

Labels: CHIEF MPEZENI, MUCHINJI, RAIL

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