The people of Mbekise Ward in Nalikwanda Constituency in Mongu District of Western Province have received a significant boost in their quest for clean water, with the donation of four boreholes by Friends of Hope International, a non-governmental organisation.
The boreholes, valued at over K80, 000, will be drilled in a couple of weeks.
The media reports that Mongu District Commissioner, Morgan Akabeswa, who attended the meeting with community leaders, government officials, and representatives from Friends of Hope International, urged the residents to work closely with the government to drive development in the area.
“This project is meant to supplement government’s efforts in providing clean and safe water to the community,”
“We appreciate the efforts of Friends of Hope International in supporting our initiatives to improve the lives of our people,” Mr Akabeswa noted.
He also emphasised the importance of community involvement in developmental projects.
 “Development can only flourish when the community works hand-in-hand with the government,” he stressed.
Meanwhile, Area Chief Mwanakonga Imakando, welcomed the donation, calling on the government to address other challenges facing the community.
“We appreciate this gesture, but we also have other pressing needs, such as healthcare, and we urge the government to look into other issues and support our community,” he urged.
A Local resident, Nalucha Mundia, expressed gratitude, saying the boreholes will greatly benefit the community, especially women and children who previously had to walk long distances to fetch water.
 “This is a huge relief for us. We will access clean water without having to walk long distances, which will improve our health and overall well-being,” she stated.
The donation of boreholes is part of Friends of Hope International’s efforts to support communities in Zambia, particularly in rural areas where access to clean water is limited.
The organisation has been working in partnership with the government to implement various development projects, including healthcare initiatives and education programmes.
As smome one said previosly this sort of thing only happens pre elections
Elections every year ????
Listen. I’ve been working with Friends of Hope International in Kaande Ward since 2022. This is a shift from Kaande Ward under Mongu Central to Mbekise Ward under Nalikwanda Constituency. These two are my Constituencies. So, this has nothing to do with elections.