Government has condemned the spate of vandalism that has recently taken place in in Kafue District in Lusaka province recently.
Lusaka province Minister, Ambassador Japhen Mwakalombe wondered how the economy of the district can grow if residents continue vandalizing infrastructure essential for national development.
Mr. Mwakalombe says the infrastructure damage in the area will consequently affect livelihoods in the area as this will divert the resources in the district and the country at large.
“Is this the way we can grow the economy?, this is an acceptable,” lamented the provincial minister.
ZANIS reports that the minister said this when he checked on two of the 330KV Zambia Electricity Supply (ZESCO) pylons which were vandalized by unknown people in Kafue’s Mungu area over the week-end .
Mr. Mwakalombe further described the act as retrogressive and retarding the development of the country.
He has since called on well-meaning Zambian including the clergy to discourage any form of vandalism in the area.
The provincial minister has since cautioned the perpetrators of the vandalism act that the law will visit them as the police and other security wings are investigating on the matter.
“ I am warning the perpetrators of vandalism of stern action when found guilty by law enforcers, “he said.
Speaking earlier, ZESCO, Director of Transmission, Webster Musonda said the damage has affected the distribution of power to Kafue , Lusaka and surrounding areas.
The damage will attract emergence load shedding to Kafue District and other surrounding areas, Mr. Musonda said.
Some Zesco pylons in the area distributing power to Kafue west, Lusaka West, Kalumbila and Mumbwa have been vandalized by unknown people.
Meanwhile, both the Patriotic Front(PF) Chairperson, Kelvin Simukazye, and the District Commissioner, Joseph Kamana have described the development as unfortunate.
Mr.Kamana expressed sadness that President Lungu’s vision of creating Kafue as industrial hub is being frustrated.
And Mr.Simukazye, expressed the need for the residents to work together to help reduce the damaging of government infrastructure in the District.
The PF District chairperson warned the party in the district will not relent but ensure that through its youth wing it will be on guard to ensure government infrastructure is safeguarded.
Recently Kafue District Education Board Secretary’s offices were also gutted by fire by unknown people .
ZESCO police and ZP must do everything within their powers to punish these unruly perpetrators as they are a danger to national development.
Those are HH supporters who have run out of ideas on how to put pressure on Govnt to have HH released from jail!!
The way of doing politics by upnd is very weird!!cursed is the day this tonga party was formed in 1998 as it has brought more harm than good to mother Zambia!!SURELY HOW CAN A NORMAL PERSON CUT A ZESCO POLES WHICH SUPPLY POWER TO FELLOW ZAMBIANS?AFTER CUTTING THOSE POLES IN KAFUE,WHO HAS LOST POWER IN HOMES,IS IT PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU OR INNOCENT CITIZENS?they started by burning courts and other public properties,now its cutting of zesco poles-shocking!!LET THEM DESTROY PROPERTY IN DUNDUMWEZI AND SEE WHO WILL SUFFER!!!PF strongholds are intact and Zambians are going about doing their daily works in peace!!WHY SHOULD I DESTROY MY COUNTRY BECAUSE OF A SELFISH POLITICIAN HH?GROW…
When power went off for 5 days in 5 ‘north’ provinces last year, you said it was UPND witches. When a person was shot dead by police during a disturbed rally, you said it was UPND being unruly. When a person was shot by then PF SG in Mulobezi, you even arrested the victim that he was provocative and that it was the driver who shot him. When a young woman in upnd regalia was stripped naked during youthday celebrations in full view of the police, the same was said that it was UPND itself. This vandalism or sabotage of ZESCO pylons, you hold its UPND. The confusion at LAZ offices, you said it were not PF even when seen in regalia and buses trooping back to intercity. It will not be surprising to hear that the beating and assaulting of upnd mourners at Leopards Hill Cemetry on Saturday was…
…was not done by PF. Even robbery by PF police officers in uniform, you say it was a person in police uniform who committed a crime.
Own up, because people are watching your blatant deeds and mediocrity. If its vandalism, do a profession job and round up perpetrators.
Njala pa Zed…
Comment:
Barbarism at its worst.
ZESCO should use modern technology to deal with these vandals or saboteurs. For example, they can use fire optic or satellite technology with hidden cameras to monitor such installations so that they can even see the crooks responsible for these heinous activities. If it is possible to install a home security system that makes it possible for you to monitor what is happening at home using a cell phone, why is ZESCO facing such challenges?
Njimbu you are big threat to the future of zambia due to your illogical and biased rantings.
All the vitriol you spew continually actually makes you comments less relevant to the diaspora and international observers. These are the pipo you are trying to influence but in fact you are only stirring up the already volitile situation in zambia.
The use of capital letters only highlights your personal need for recognition. If you love mother zambia as you say in your posts you will respect her. Mother zambia encompasses all tribes, religious and political persuasions.