It was a hilarious morning to our reporter as he passed by Kamuzu Road in Salima only to foot on a mountain of rubbish at the market.
After gathering more information, it was noted that the litter has been uncleared for more than a week. Making it a germs and bacteria breeding zone.
Some of the traders he interviewed said it is normal to them and they are used that Salima Municipality officials only act once they are requested to do so.
“It is normal to see this waste here, we have been talked to Salima District officials, they come to remove the waste not that often. As we speak they may come after a week. This abandoned waste is life threatening to us living nearby, frankly we are just tired.”
When contacted, Salima District officials claimed they have transportation problems for days now. Adding that they advised the local traders to assist them in cleaning and removing the waste, claiming it is not just a responsibility of the council only.
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