A HEADMAN Of Chiwala village has told the magistrate how a pastor and four others threatened to set the houses of the villagers ablaze if they collected money from Dangote cement plant meant for compensation for digging up raw materials on their land.
This is a case in which it is alleged that Jeff Mulewa, 51 a clergyman, chiefe Mwamba 52,a farmer, Ahmed Musonda,44 and Fridah Wamunamuna 43 a farmer on June 13 this year threatened to set ablaze the homes of the villagers that were displaced to pave way for construction of dangote cement plant if they collected money from dangote cement plant as compensation.This is contrary to the law of ZAMBIA.
Standing before Magistrate chitundu Chongo 76 years old headman of Chiwala village Morgan Halimas said that when Dangote management went to them to ask to dig raw materials on their land it was suggested that they would be given K1,200 per hecter to those in the mine area and 2,850 to those in the farm area ,farm houses and fertilizer as compensation.
He said that during that meeting the farmers were divided as some thought the money was not enough. They suggested that they should be given K15, 000 which dangote cement plant declined.
He said senior chief Chiwala and government took up the issue and negotiated on their behalf were the initial suggestions were agreed. It was agreed that the money be collected at the bank on June 13. Mr Halimas said when Mr mulewa and the co accused heard this they were infuriated and had a meeting were it was discussed that they were going to set ablaze houses belonging to the people that had collected the money. H e said they also blocked the road in order to attack anyone found to have come from collecting the money.
When Mr Halimas heard about this he said he reported the matter to senior chief Chiwala who reported them to the police. The matter has being adjourned to August 13.
K1,200 compensation ?? I swear to God people can take a piss?? how can an established company go to poor illiterate farmers and play fool to his situation and govt hears it and allow such? were is the system? please u r in lighted to protect the vulnerable and voiceless.
That was only for each hecta, multiply that by the number of hectas one had, you get the compensation – whether enough or not depends on how much hecta-rich one was. So bear that in mind!
These Lambas have a budget for Bicycle , Radio , Blanket
Very stupid ! This is a sensitive matter, moron. Just because they have not taken to arms, like some backward tribes you belong to,and the government is equally insensitive, you have no right to insult them! They are peaceful, law abiding people following the law.
No No No! Baane. I know the case. Dangote paid 1,200 kwacha for inconviencing people in one particular rainseason. they asked them not to cultivate there gardens. when chief Kawalala went to Dangote he given 300, 000 USD to share among his displaced subjects. Alas, the chief pocketed the money instead and pushed for 1,200kwacha as adequate compensation for his people. when Mr. Mulebwa came back from the UK. he found their 150ha had also been taken. he refused the pantry 1,200k and demanded real time compensation on market value. Now since the chief ate dangote moni alone, he was aksed by dangote to own up. he got incensed and starting chasing anyone he feels enlightened. hence the people suing.