Northwestern Province World Vision Zambia Area Manager David Samazaka says his organization is expected to construct 60 VIP latrines in Solwezi’s Musele area in a period of three years to improve sanitation in schools, markets and rural health centers.
Mr. Samazaka in an interview in Solwezi said that World Vision Zambia under its water and sanitation project has so far constructed 20 VIP latrines in Musele area while 20 are expected to be constructed this year and another 20 next year.
He said his organisation’s aim is to provide clean water and sanitation to the community in areas it operates from in line with its area development programme adding that access to clean water and sanitation contributes to the well being of any human being.
Mr. Samazaka said 20 boreholes are also expected to be put up in the same area this year at a cost of K25 million each adding that the works will start as soon as the construction tenders have been approved.
He also disclosed that plans are under way to come up with an automated system of providing pipe water using solar especially in schools, markets and rural health centers.
Mr. Samazaka appealed to the community in Musele area to have a sense of ownership and guard the facilities being put up by World Vision Zambia jealously.
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VIP toilet? are they going to be for th VIPs only? one of the many s.t.u.pid things to come out of Zambia
hey,
Msana…..do not show everyone your ignorance…..if you do not know something, better keep quiet or ask to be educated!
VIP Latrines stands for VENTILATED IMPROVED PIT latrines……
these are latrines constructed in areas where conventional waterborne sanitation is not available or achievable…they are common in rural areas in Zamiba, South Africa and other countries…..they are very hygienic and affordable….
#2 Watsan
Apologies i didn’t know. i hope you’ll find room in your heart to forgive me.
Its one thing for World Vision to erect VIP toilets and its another thing for users to keep them in that state. Not long after, you will begin to see writing on the wall using organic ink (if you know what I mean) saying Mc. so and so was here.
What does VIP mean in this case? Very Insecure People? I dont understand, toilets are toilets
What VIP? A latrine is a latrine, nothing special about it! Yes they need toilets but sensationalize news please!.