Bank of Zambia Governor Michael Gondwe has urged Zambians to support poor people in communities in order to ease their suffering.
Dr. Gondwe said government and other stakeholders were already working towards eradicating these social challenges which the less privileged people are going through.
He said this today when the Central of Zambia and Habitat for Humanity Zambia laid a foundation stone for building houses for two vulnerable families in Kamanga compound in Lusaka.
He said it was unfortunate that fifty years after Zambia attained its political independence, some families were still living in houses which are not fit for human habitation.
And Habitat for Humanity Zambia National Director Joseph Munsanje said the increase in population and high poverty levels among communities have outstretched government’s capacity to provide basic needs such as good shelter, good water supply and sanitation services.
Mr. Munsanje said the high population growth has led to the proliferation of informal settlement to an extent where over 70 per cent of the urban population are housed in informal settlement.
He said the informal settlements are characterised by lack of essential services and amenities making the habitats susceptible to ill health.
Mr. Munsanje said the two houses which will be built for Marvis Malesu and Enedi Phiri will greatly help in mitigating their suffering.
The purpose of having diplomatic missions is partly to have bilateral agreements that bring development. One such sector is the provision of affordable housing. There are so many concepts world wide that the diplomats could recommend to GRZ to venture into, to develop and enhance the living conditions of its citizens. #WeCanDoIt
Gondwe will make a better president than Edgar Lungu for real. The PF don’t know how and where to search for replacement of Sata.
Give them money to build better homes pela!
What is he doing himself as a Bank Governor to make loans/ mortgages reasonable to stakeholders contruct more affordable housing. …this is what happens when you have fossils in such sensitive positions. …they will just bore you with speeches they do not understand.
Keep up the good work of housing the low income communities in Zambia Habitat for Humanity! We salute all of you Zambians who are supporting the cause of housing the poor. As Zambians, we can give back to our society by giving up a few hours of our time, to volunteer, and roll up our sleeves, get a little dirty and dusty building a house for those members of our society who are less privileged then us. This is the true meaning of One Zambia One Nation!
Petronella Shiaka
Former Country Director – Habitat for Humanity Zambia
I heart everyone who has a heart for those that are less privileged than we are. It is disheartening to see decadence for a few in the midst of abundance that can be shared by many.