MINISTER MUCHIMA VOWS TO PROSECUTE OFFICERS ISSUING TITLE DEEDS IN NATIONAL PARKS
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Minister Elijah Muchima has issued a stern warning against officers issuing title deeds in national parks, pledging to prosecute those responsible.
LUSAKA, June 22 — Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Elijah Muchima has announced a crackdown on officers issuing illegal title deeds in national parks, vowing to prosecute those found liable. This announcement comes as part of broader investigations into land encroachment in Multi Facility Economic Zones (MFEZ) areas, with illegal structures set to be demolished.
Minister Muchima emphasized that no one will be exempt from prosecution, regardless of their affiliation or status. He commended the National Parks and Wildlife Authority for their efforts in protecting game parks and warned that encroachers will face consequences.
“No one will be spared from prosecution, regardless of their affiliation or status,” Muchima asserted. He further expressed his determination to prevent “UPND Cadres” from damaging the reputation of the New Dawn Administration, noting that investigations are ongoing into how these individuals obtained title deeds on ungazetted land.
Minister Muchima confirmed that investigative officers have been deployed to Lusaka City Council and Kafue City Council to examine the extent of the issue. Earlier this week, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife visited the national park and issued warnings to developers encroaching on protected lands.
The minister’s crackdown aims to protect Zambia’s natural resources and uphold the rule of law. “We are committed to ensuring that our national parks and protected areas remain intact and free from illegal encroachments,” Muchima stated.
This robust stance against illegal land dealings underscores the government’s dedication to safeguarding the country’s natural heritage and ensuring that development is carried out responsibly and legally.
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Liar. You have failed to deal with Forest 27 and now you are pretending to resolve the current issue. Forget. This is water under the bridge.
The rally is welcome as l wait to listen to how the former President Edgar Lungu will speak on issues of Euro Bond,the Kapasa makasa university and main other pending issues which happened during his reign.Let the former President also touch on the gassing issue in response to how he feels about the carderism which was more pronounced in his administration.Wishing the organizers a pat on the back and to the police we salute you and please continue with the spirit.
Mr. Muchima, we will only believe you when the culprits are convicted and jailed. We still remember your impotence over the Forest 27 issue. Have the structures been razed?
This lack of decisive action encourages the greedy to look for new lands to conquer. Yesterday, it was Forest 27. Today, it is Lusaka National Park. Next? And Mr. Muchima is busy making empty threats!
All mere rhetoric. Not even one cadre, official or civil servant has been prosecuted to date yet these illegal encroachment are well known.