Mzuzu residents demonstrate against delay of Luwinga road

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Mzuzu residents demonstrate against delay of Luwinga road

Residents of Botanic Area in Mzuzu on Friday held a peaceful demonstration to express their dismay over the delay in upgrading of the road from Luwinga to Mzuzu Technical College, which they say is crucial infrastructure for their livelihoods. The residents want government to honour its pledge by setting aside K3.5 billion which will help […]

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