The Construction of Chief Muchila’s Palace in Namwala District is progressing well  and has reached about 70% completion.

Namwala Town Council Public Relations officer Nchimunya Lukub,i disclosed this to ZANIS Namwala saying the  project is funded under the 2023 CDF funds allocation  at a cost one million kwacha.

Ms Lukubi says the  local authority has engaged the Zambia Correctional Services  as Contractor working on the construction of chief Muchila’s palace.

“Government holds traditional values in high regard and firmly believes  in supporting our traditional leaders. In keeping with this commitment , the government has prioritized the provision of decent accommodation for our chiefs” she said.

The Construction of  the Palace includes a spacious palace,  a meeting room and two retainers houses.

This is according to a Press Statement Released to ZANIS Namwala.