WE WILL INVESTIGATE MWEWA IF HE DEMOLISHED SHOPS ILLEGALLY SAYS MINISTER.
Local Government Minister Gift Sialubalo says he has directed his team to engage the Lusaka City Council (LCC) and its Mayor over complaints from marketeers affected by demolitions conducted under Operation Clear Path.
Mr. Sialubalo says Government wants to establish whether the demolished structures were illegally erected before making any determination.
He says he is interested in hearing both sides of the story to ensure that concerns raised by affected marketeers are properly addressed.
Speaking in an interview yesterday, the Minister said that if it is established that some shops were illegally demolished, the Lusaka City Council will be compelled to compensate the affected victims.
Mr. Sialubalo says he believes in hearing both sides of the story, adding that he has already heard from the Lusaka City Council and its Mayor.
Zambian Watch.