Gladys Nyirongo

“The Government had been considerate with the LCC and tried to discuss the issue but that the local authority had not been co-operative forgetting that they were just carrying out a delegated function.”

“I have received numerous complaints from Lusaka residents that the land alienation was in disarray as procedures and guidelines had not been followed for a long time.”

“If the situation remained unchecked, there could have been a disaster after elections because politics were also at play.”

“Planning of stands for various uses would continue to be performed by LCC as a planning authority within the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act.”

“The provincial planning authority should deal with the planning aspects in the city while the Commissioner of Lands would handle all land matters to create order in the process.”

“This situation is causing problems in that people would be issued with offer letters by the ministry and yet land is not available on the ground. If this situation is not checked it will continue to cause hardships to people.”

“The development was an indication that most Zambians did not value land ownership.”

“Leaders want to curb corruption in Africa,”

“"Corruption is everywhere - in the villages, wherever,"”