The Japanese government has approved a project to finance the drilling of 45 boreholes in Kawambwa district.

About 25 of the 45 boreholes have already been drilled under the National Rural Water and Supply program (NRWSP) with support from Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Kawambwa District Council Director of Works, Frank Mupesha, confirmed the development to ZANIS in Kawambwa yesterday saying the project, once completed would help address water shortages in the area.

Mr Mupesha says the local authority requested for 70 boreholes but JICA will only sink 45 that have been approved by the Japanese
government.

He says 22 boreholes will be drilled in Pambashe constituency, three in Mwansabombwe and 20 in Kawambwa constituencies.

Mr Mupesha added that the project which started in June is expected to be completed in August this year.
He further said about 11,000 people in the affected areas will benefit from the borehole projects.

Meanwhile, Mr Mupesha has explained that the District Water Sanitation Hygiene and Education (D-WASHE) will intensify training of sub-district staff on the WASHE concept.

He said the move will enable them raise some money for maintenance of the boreholes.

ZANIS

9 COMMENTS

Imiti ikula July 9, 2009 At 12:57 pm

Good development, people need access to clean and safe drinking water
Nine Chale July 9, 2009 At 12:58 pm

More progressive news. Water supply is fundamental for human life and health. Thanks to JICA.
Monalisasyndrome July 9, 2009 At 1:05 pm

Eya! ema investors aya tulefwaya, abaleta development ku bantu.
Sharp Shooter July 9, 2009 At 1:05 pm

For a long time JICA has been helping the rural community with no strings attached.I remember the borehole they drilled in mfuwe(Malambo Costituency) and hoe it helpe the local and even built a high school in mambwe.Continue doing the good job JICA.
Ba Moze July 9, 2009 At 1:12 pm

Excellent development! As usual, JICA has been a true friend to Zambia.
China July 9, 2009 At 1:15 pm

This is good for Kawambwa, cause Kawambwa is one district which has been facing water problems fo a long period. I remember my time in Kawambwa, we used aku tapa amenshi from the well using a rope and bucket. I think they need more than 70 boleholes. Thanks JICA!!
Bulasa July 9, 2009 At 3:02 pm

Have you read Dennis Mumba’s report to parliament on the ZNOC saga?
Warning: It is not for the fainthearted. Corruption in the government at its highest!
l j cole July 9, 2009 At 3:22 pm

JICA still kicking. We done, keep it up.
Generation Y July 9, 2009 At 4:56 pm

See these investors are spending money on the more important things like water which is life…whereas our own govt is spending money on things that we don’t need…i think abena bwezani they have been to witchdoctors and they have been advised to sacrifice the lives of zambian people if they want to stay in power…hence the hearses, mourners shelters etc..!