17th October, 2025

Today, the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) joined Hon. Eng. Collins Nzovu, Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, on a tour of Chongwe District to assess the water situation.

The visit also included Hon. Sylvia Masebo, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, who is also the Chongwe Member of Parliament, and representatives from the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSC).

The tour focused on addressing the growing pressure on the Chongwe Catchment, caused by rapid agricultural expansion, increased human activities, and the impacts of climate change.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀:

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒘𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒚𝒆𝒚𝒂 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅: To declare it a Water Protection Area to safeguard this vital water source.

𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑼𝒔𝒆: WARMA continues to enforce equitable and sustainable water allocation through compliance measures that balance competing demands and maintain ecological sustainability within the Chongwe Catchment.

𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀’𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

  • Continuous monitoring and data collection on river and dam flows and levels to support regulatory compliance and sustainable allocation.
  • Enforcing water management regulations, including addressing illegal obstruction of waterways.
  • Collaborating with local authorities to protect eco-sensitive and recharge areas from inappropriate land use.
  • Engaging farmers and other water users to promote sustainable irrigation practices and optimize limited water resources.

Through these interventions, WARMA remains committed to the sustainable management and long-term protection of water resources in the Chongwe Catchment.