By Wadza Botomani
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has assured the community of Ndakwera in Chikwawa that government interventions are effective means of addressing the persistent hunger in the area.
Speaking during a whistle-stop tour, the President pointed to the Shire Valley Transformation Programme, irrigation support from the National Economic Empowerment Fund, and emergency food assistance from the World Food Programme as key initiatives in place.
His visit to Ndakwera Trading Centre included an observation of newly available social amenities. The President expressed his satisfaction with the installation of portable water and electricity, noting the potential for new business opportunities there. The assurance of continued support came in direct response to concerns raised by Traditional Authority Ndakwera over hunger caused by recent unfavorable weather patterns.
The Traditional Authority thanked the President for his visit and for the various development projects his administration has implemented. President Chakwera acknowledged the challenges faced by the community and highlighted his government’s ongoing measures to improve food production and build resilience against climate-induced shocks.
His tour of the region continued with scheduled stops at Kakoma and Thabwa trading centres.
