By Ann Zulu
THE reported sale of
Ngwenya Dam in Lusaka’s Nkoloma Ward 1 in Chawama constituency to a foreign
investor has made residents living around the area wary, as they fear that
their properties might be demolished.
Ngwenya dam
According to Zambia
Direct Democracy Movement (ZDDM) vice president Charles Kafumbo, who has lived
in the area for many years, the sale of the dam was ‘‘unacceptable’’ as
property owners and the community were not consulted.
Mr. Kafumbo claimed
that the dam together with the land around it was sold by former ward councillor
Lawrence Sichalwe who is now Member of Parliament for Chawama constituency and
that property owners affected were expected to receive K2,000 as compensation.
He said it was ‘‘shameful’’
that the former councillor had opted to sell the dam to foreigners when there were
many Zambians who had shown interest in using the facility for fish farming.
“If it is confirmed
that Ngwenya dam in Nkoloma Ward 1 has been sold to a foreign investor and property
owners who will have their property demolished will be compensated K2,000 each,
it will be very shameful,” he said.
Mr. Kafumbo challenged
Mr Sichalwe to explain to the people of Nkoloma Ward 1 the issues surrounding the
sale of the dam.
He said that failure
to do so might cause anarchy as the people were angry.
“Who did he consult?
Honestly, can you really sell a dam? It’s very shameful, according to our information
he is the one who sold the dam.
“Let him explain this
sale because it will bring anarchy, which we don’t want to happen. People here are
already looking for him; the dam is owned by the community,” he said.
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