Government has directed the Lusaka City Council (LCC) not to evict the community of Muchuto area in Kafue district despite the locals having being issued with eviction enforcement notice.
Minster of Lands and Natural Resources Jean Kapata who issued the directive has since assured the locals that no property will be demolished by the local authority.
The Minister issued the instruction when she addressed scores of elderly people who gathered at Muchuto primary School yesterday morning.
Ms. Kapata, has However, warned that any new structure that will be constructed on the land will be demolished.
The Minister also disclosed that a round table meeting will be convened before the end of this month so as to chat the way forward concerning the Land.
The community was served with an eviction notice in November last year by LCC to vacate the land to the displeasure of the people who claimed to have occupied the land for several years.
And Chairperson for Muchuto Settlers Committee Jackson Ponga thanked the Minister for coming to the aide of the people.
Hmmmm I was there yesterday. I saw this Minister there in Kafue!!!!
I can’t believe it, Jean Kapata???
You have laws for a reason …but when you kaponyas incharge
What nonsense. Ubupuba mu PF tabwakapwe !!+!!
Mukula thief, kolwe uyu
Last month, the Kitwe City Council offered plots for sale in Kafue Park to successful applicants and gave us a period of one month in which to pay. Failure would result in the same plots be given to some other people. A lot of money is needed.We have come to learn that this was a deliberate move to deprieve people of land. They know that January especially comes with it’s financial challenges, Rentals, school fees. Name it.We are appealing to the Hon.Minister of lands Jean Kapata to intervene so that a reasonable grace period is considered.At least ninety days. Ba Mayo twafweni. We cant just say much. This is a social media.
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