THE purported intention to dredge the Zambezi River to improve navigability for the 360-horsepower barge christened "Richard Kapelwa Kabajani" seems to be unwise and may have far-reaching consequences if carried through.
The Ministry of Works and Transport knows quite well it should not have bought this barge without conducting a proper study to ensure it gets value for its money by procuring an all-weather barge that is suitable for the Zambezi River.
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