Date: 13th September, 2025

The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) has continued its stakeholder engagements in Mpulungu, bringing together the District Administration, government departments, traditional leaders, and local communities.

Speaking during the engagement, Mpulungu District Commissioner Gehard Sikazwe highlighted that the rising water levels of Lake Tanganyika have devastated the district and surrounding areas.

He explained that businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, have been forced to close following the submergence of lodges and other infrastructure, noting that the situation poses a significant risk to communities.

Mr. Sikazwe applauded WARMA for sensitizing local communities and pledged the full support of the district administration to ensure the implementation of appropriate measures. He further commended WARMA for working closely with stakeholders in an effort to establish buffer zones and promote sustainable solutions to mitigate the impacts.

The engagements focused on the rising water levels in Lake Tanganyika, encroachment of critical water bodies, and the urgent need to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure.

WARMA is also leveraging community radio programmes to broaden the reach of its messages.