An old man has drowned in Lingadzi River in Salima District when he was coming from a drinking spree. Salima Police publicist, Jacob Khembo identifies the de
MP Advocates for Increased Funding Towards Forestry Department MP Kaphamthengo Yona (in suit) planting a tree as DFO Jason looks on
Member of Parliament for Salima North constituency has warned unless government improves on financial allocation towards the forestry department, the fight against illegal charcoal burning will be challenged.
The legislator Yona Kaphamthengo said this Monday at a tree planting exercise in Chakwawa village Traditional Authority Mwanza where he also quizzed as to how charcoal gets to cities passing through roadblocks. I know the department of forestry is challenged, like here in Salima they don t have a reliable vehicle to help them carry out patrols thereby affecting their operations and the fight against illegal charcoal production. Said Kaphamthengo.