Africa-Press – Zambia. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to construct the Kalabo-Sikongo road to boost trade between Zambia and Angola. Speaking during a stakeholder meeting in Mongu, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi said once the road is done, it will boost the economic and social status of Western Province.
Mr. Milupi lamented that despite Western Province being endowed with abundant natural resources, poverty levels still stands at 82.2 percent. He said there is need to change the situation through government commitment of formulating policies aimed at reducing poverty among the people of Western Province.
Mr Milupi said while the United Party for National Development (UPND) is working on modalities to address the debt the country accrued in the previous regime, it was imperative for the government to critically analyze the needy areas of development.
Earlier, Western Province Minister Kapelwa Mbangweta challenged the people of Western Province to work with the government for the realization of development in the area.
Mr. Mbangweta said the Provincial Administration is geared to work with everyone including the traditional leadership as they are key in steering development for the country.
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