THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has expressed concern over the increasing trend of smoking in public spaces, warning that any individual found doing so is liable to prosecution, a fine or imprisonment. In a statement, Monday, LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said the Council had also observed with dismay the rise in shisha smoking, particularly among teenagers and young adults in nightclubs. The LCC urged all nightclub owners and operators to ensure the provision of designated smoking areas to safeguard non-smokers from exposure to harmful second-hand smoke. “The Lusaka City Council (LCC), through its Public Health Department, has noted with concern the increasing trend of smoking in public spaces, which poses significant health risks to bystanders. This conduct is...