By SYLVIA MWEETWA –
A DELEGATION from China is expected in Kitwe on the Copperbelt this month to explore possibilities of starting an irrigation project at Mufuchani along the Kafue River.
Kwacha Member of Parliament (MP) Boniface Mutale is excited with news of the delegation and was confident that this would bring about job opportunities especially for the youths.
Speaking in an interview in Kitwe yesterday, Mr Mutale said the project, once implemented, would greatly benefit the local people.
He said he was yet to be provided with a full programme from the District Commissioner’s office.
“I am excited with the news of a delegation from China which will soon be visiting us specifically to look at possibilities of setting up an irrigation project at Mufuchani, ” he said.
Mr Mutale reaffirmed the Government’s commitment in wooing investment and business opportunities from both local and foreign investors.
He said the Patriotic Front (PF) Government was interested in adding value to the community.
In another case, Mr Mutale said he was happy with the construction of the 160-metre-long Mufuchani Bridge across the Kafue River at a cost K62.7 million. The project was funded by the World Bank.
