Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata has handed over the newly constructed K1.6 million worth Katambalala Market in Matero constituency, to the community.
Ms Mulyata says the modern facility which was constructed using Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is a demonstration of the government’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of citizens.
She said the welfare of traders will massively improve after many years of operating under difficult conditions.
Ms Mulyata said the construction of this modern market shelter will transform the way business is conducted at the market.
“The market shelter provides a clean, safe, and organised trading environment, protecting traders and their goods from the weather, promoting hygiene, and enhancing overall productivity,” she said.
She commended the CDF Committee, the office of the Matero Member of Parliament and the Lusaka City Council for working towards the completion of the project.
The Minister informed Matero constituency residents that more CDF projects are currently being worked on across various sectors.
“The development of this market is just one among many initiatives being implemented in Matero under the CDF. Similar projects including the improvement of health facilities, schools, skills training programmes, and road works are being done across the constituency,” Ms Mulyata said.
Meanwhile, traders at Katambalala Market have welcomed the development.
Gift Mwamba said in the past marketeers have suffered due to lack of shelter especially during the rainy season.
Another trader, Leah Chilembo who has been trading at the market for the past twenty years described the development as unprecedented.
And Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa who was represented by Lima Ward 30 Councilor, said the CDF committee unanimously chose the construction of the new Katambalala Market Shelter as a priority project.
