LpWSC Launches Luapula Joint Action Plan to Strengthen Water Supply and Sanitation Services

Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC), with support from the GIZ Energy and Water Supply Programme for Zambia (NewZA), has launched the Luapula Joint Action Plan (JAP) at Teja Executive Lodge in Mansa.

In his welcoming remarks, LpWSC Managing Director Mukela Simbuwa described the JAP as a significant milestone for the people of Luapula Province, noting that it represents a shared vision, strengthened partnerships and a collective response towards improving water supply and sanitation services across the province.

The JAP reflects a commitment by LpWSC and the five local authorities of Mansa, Mwense, Samfya, Nchelenge and Kawambwa to work together towards a common goal of ensuring that every household has access to reliable, equitable and sustainable water supply and sanitation services.

Speaking at the same event, Eng. David Luneta, representing the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation at provincial level, noted that the JAP provides an opportunity to bridge the different mandates and capacities of the Ministry, LpWSC and local authorities within a common framework.

Meanwhile, Chrispin Lukwanda, representing the National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO), stated that the JAP would enable consumers to benefit from faster action and more responsive service delivery by water supply and sanitation providers.

The Luapula Joint Action Plan supports Zambia's vision 2030 of access to water supply and Sanitation.