Zambia: Avoid Extravagance, Water Utilities Told

LOCAL Government and Housing Permanent Secretary Howard Sikwela has advised water utility companies to avoid being extravagant and ensure that the proposed tariff adjustment contributes to effective implementation of their companies' strategic business plans.

Reverend Sikwela who was speaking when he officiated at the end of a project meeting on the Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA's) support to National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) said money collected from tariffs should be prudently invested in improving provision of services for customers.

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