We feel neglected without a minister in Luapula – Chitotela

6th September 2023

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Housing and Infrastructure Minister Ronald Chitotela pose for a photo with his counterpart Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya as his flashes a PF symbol at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka for the requiem mass for late freedom fighter Mama Chibase Kunda on November 3, 2018 – Picture by Tenson Mkhala

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Housing and Infrastructure Minister Ronald Chitotela pose for a photo with his counterpart Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya as his flashes a PF symbol at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka for the requiem mass for late freedom fighter Mama Chibase Kunda on November 3, 2018 – Picture by Tenson Mkhala

PAMBASHE PF member of parliament Ronald Chitotela has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to quickly appoint a new minister for Luapula Province following the firing of Derricky Chilundika. In July this year, President Hichilema fired Chilundika and police later arrested him and 18 others for allegedly mining 23 tonnes of Sugilite Mineral Ore in Chembe District, without a licence. In an interview, Monday, Chitotela said the people of Luapula Province felt neglected without a minister in place who could represent them on policy matters. “The issue that is at the core of my heart after interacting with a lot of chiefs is a matter to deal with Luapula. The people of Luapula Province feel neglected that it is almost three months...

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