Govt water plan lagging behind
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
In his speech Finance and Development Minister Kenneth Matambo said the policy was expected to be submitted to and approved by Parliament this year.
The policy will allow for development of a national water conservation strategy, which will ensure proper utilisation of water resources. Government is also developing an integrated water resource management plan.
Figures released by the country’s electoral management body have shown that a total of 1, 037, 684 people have registered to vote.However, eligible voters could be discouraged by events leading to the voting day like poor execution of advance voting amid talks that the elections could be unfair.There have also been threats by certain opposition politicians that shall the elections not be free and fair, they will halt them.Despite these...