ENGINEERING Institute of Zambia president Wesley Kaluba has wondered whether rain will come as expected, indicating that the traditional practice of relying on annual rainfall for cultivation is no longer tenable. Eng Kaluba has since called for the need to allocate resources and expertise towards establishing long-term irrigation systems that support micro, small and semi-commercial farming endeavors. In an interview, Eng Kaluba called for the establishment of a special multi-skilled project team of hydrogeologists, irrigation experts and water engineers, saying the country should not wait for too long to act or else it shall find itself in a similar situation of the energy crisis. “Will the rains arrive as expected? Climate shifts are causing disruptions, prompting our era to reassess...