THE Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Association of Zambia has raised concerns about the placement of LPG filling plants in potentially unsafe locations, such as shopping malls. Speaking in an interview, LPG Association president Obed Chiluba warned that many of these facilities were being established in unsuitable public spaces, often by individuals with little to no knowledge of proper LPG handling. “It’s a serious concern. Some of these kiosks are being placed in areas that are not suitable for such businesses. How does it make sense to set up an LPG filling plant inside a shopping mall?” Chiluba questioned. “You find a small shopping centre in a residential area, with boutiques selling clothes, restaurants preparing food, and right next to them,...
