𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗪𝗔

Luapula Province Minister, Nason Musonda, has described the deaths of ten men who drowned in Luena River and another who was struck by lightning while attempting to rescue his colleagues as a painful and significant loss to Kawambwa and the nation.

Speaking during a church service for the deceased at Poosa Primary School, Musonda expressed the community’s grief and assured the victims’ families of the government’s support.

He announced measures to improve waterway safety, including the construction of a footbridge within a month and the resumption of work on a stalled permanent bridge.

Musonda also urged Kawambwa Sugar Company to consider compensation for the victims’ families.

Kawambwa Town Council Chairperson, Titus Musa, echoed the sorrow felt by the community and encouraged bereaved families to seek solace in God during this difficult time.

Credit:Byta FM