There’s no development without water, that’s the bottom line”- Mukela Simbuwa.

Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) participated in the 2026 Luapula Expo held at Kaole Stadium in Mansa, where the Company engaged stakeholders, members of the public, and potential investors.

Speaking during an interview at the Company’s exhibition stand, Managing Director Mr. Mukela Simbuwa outlined the Company’s position on the role of water in development.

“There’s no development without water — that’s the bottom line,” he said.

Mr. Simbuwa noted that water is central to economic activities such as mining, agriculture, and human settlement, and emphasized the Company’s mandate to provide clean water and safe sanitation services across the province.

He stated that LpWSC is using platforms such as the Expo to identify where investment is needed and to engage potential partners on how collaboration can support service delivery.

The Managing Director indicated that the Company is currently at 22 percent service coverage, with a target of reaching 100 percent by 2030, leaving 78 percent to be achieved over the next five years.

He further highlighted opportunities beyond network expansion, including biogas production, chemical production, and waste-to-energy initiatives, noting that the Company is already utilising waste to produce electricity and is seeking to expand these efforts.

Mr. Simbuwa added that LpWSC is open to working with private partners, particularly in rural areas, where there are opportunities to collaborate in delivering services.

LpWSC’s participation in the Expo provided an opportunity to engage with stakeholders and discuss areas of mutual interest in the water and sanitation sector.