Government has released K 4 Million towards the construction of the 113 kilometre Musaila-Lubwe Kasaba road in Luapula Province.
Housing and Infrastructure Development Minister Vincent Mwale says the money is part of the K520 Million total cost of upgrading the road.
Mr Mwale has assured the people of Chifunabuli district in Luapula Province that construction works on the road project which stalled because Government owes the contractor, BSBK Limited of India will resume this year after the rainy season.
The Minister was speaking at his office when he met the Ng’umbo Development Coordinating Interim Committee who were led by Chifunabuli Member of Parliament Ponde Mecha.
“We are aware that this road project started a long time ago but it has stalled due to lack of money. Let me assure you that my ministry is committed to complete this project. This week we have paid the contractor K4 Million but because of the rainy season, the contractor has told us that he cannot resume work but instead he will use the money he has received to pay off some of his suppliers”, Mr Mwale has said.
The Minister assured the committee that in four months’ time there will be visible progress in the construction of the road.
And Interim Committee Chairperson Professor Charles Mwape said despite the project being awarded in 2015 the contractor was last seen working on the project in 2018.
Professor Mwape said the stalled works have raised concern among the people of Chifunabuli district and surrounding areas.
Government awarded the contract of upgrading the 113 kilometer Musaila-Lubwe – Kasaba road to BSBK Limited of India in 2015 at a cost of K520 Million.
The works include installation of 77 culverts on the road.
This is according to a statement issued to the Media by Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development spokesperson Jeff Banda.
More of this as we approach elections. Reminds me of Rupiah Banda’s massive projects that buried his presidential ambitions into oblivion.
Oh no, Is the MP very sick about to depart to the all mighty lord. MHSRIP in advance. It’s how PF spend money. God forbid but we’re learning
Sontapo iwe. Infrastructure development is needed to ensure economic growth. Just look at the confidence in our economy since we embarked on this infrastructure development. Kz
They always do this a year before erections on that road, since 1996!!
Mwecha boyi you failed, miserably, you have to look for job next year.
Kuya bebele
Meanwhile 2turdy Mwale has crates of taxpayers U$ Dollars running into the Millions stashed under his bed, given to him by visionless Mukula 1, for work NOT Done.
Only in the ex -Kachasu loving Presidents failed Dununa Mw!b@la Kleptocracy!!
We are in need to work with the zambian gorvement.
In 2017 this same road received funding to the tune of K439,000 for rehabilitation to a company called BSKB Limited again two years later K4 million released again when the stalled the project, how can you operate a construction company if you are not paid on time? Who pays for your hired machinery….they are the first ones to sing about promoting local contractors but this K520 million contract was given to the Indians.
Meanwhile this crook Vincent Mwale is busy buying properties all over the place.
Some of you complain and criticize the government from Monday to Friday without fail like it is a full time job. Its Friday, for a change let us discuss something positive. I will start. My self my weekend has already started. I am currently sipping on Hennessy. For Tomorrow I have a bottle of a 20 year old whiskey specially bought from Japan. What is everyone doing? Happy weekend. With love. Kz
Catpower have a good weekend brother. Be safe and enjoy responsibly
Why do we see development efforts only in the northern parts?