THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has allocated K1,680,000 from the 2026 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) towards the procurement of 840 desks for schools in Mandevu Constituency in a bid to address the shortage of classroom furniture. In a statement issued by LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba, the local authority said the intervention was aimed at tackling inadequate sitting space for pupils, a situation worsened by increased school enrolment following the introduction of free education. Mwamba stated that the move was a deliberate effort to ensure that learners study in a safe, dignified and conducive environment. “This intervention aims to address the challenge of inadequate sitting spaces for pupils, exacerbated by the surge in enrollment numbers following the introduction of...