North-Western Province Minister, Robert Lihefu says the government is committed to ensuring sustainable water resource development and enhanced water security in the country.
Officiating at the Launch of the Solwezi Water Resources Study held in Solwezi, Mr Lihefu noted that the launch serves as a testament of dedicated efforts towards progressing water resource management and development.
The Minister stressedd that Solwezi District whose population continues growing as a result of economic activities such as mining and agriculture, will highly benefit from the study to assess the quality and quantity of the available water resources.
Provincial Water Resources Development Officer, George Ndhlovu said that the study will be conducted for at least two years in collaboration with stakeholders like the Water Resource Management Authority (WARMA), other line Ministries and stakeholders.
And Kansanshi Mining PLC Environmental Manager, Marietjie Bell has welcomed the study, stating that the findings will help with making profound decisions.
Meanwhile, Solwezi Central Member of Parliament, Stafford Mulusa, has appealed to other cooperating partners through Kansanshi Mine plc to come on board and support the study.
