Divundu Village Council told residents Tuesday that land compensation payments have already started for community members. Damian Maghambayi serves as regional councillor for Mukwe constituency and confirmed the ongoing payment process. He responded to complaints from the Divundu concerned group about missing compensation since 2016. Maghambayi praised the protesters for using their constitutional rights to demand answers. Council records show payments continue according to an official list of affected landowners.
The councillor asked community members to wait patiently as the council processes payments for each person. He said the spokesperson for the concerned group already received compensation based on official records. Marando Dikuwa leads the group and wants full payment for all members. Dikuwa also demands removal of council chief executive officer Maghumbo Ndjamba for poor land management. The group leader accused officials of selling property without asking owners and moving people to areas without basic services.
Dikuwa attacked Maghambayi for sharing information on social media before sending it to government ministers. He believes the regional councillor should have contacted the minister and governor first. Maghambayi posted details about the compensation issue on social media platforms. The spokesperson thinks this approach violated proper government communication procedures. Media responses should wait until higher officials receive the information through official channels.
The councillor asked community members to wait patiently as the council processes payments for each person. He said the spokesperson for the concerned group already received compensation based on official records. Marando Dikuwa leads the group and wants full payment for all members. Dikuwa also demands removal of council chief executive officer Maghumbo Ndjamba for poor land management. The group leader accused officials of selling property without asking owners and moving people to areas without basic services.
Dikuwa attacked Maghambayi for sharing information on social media before sending it to government ministers. He believes the regional councillor should have contacted the minister and governor first. Maghambayi posted details about the compensation issue on social media platforms. The spokesperson thinks this approach violated proper government communication procedures. Media responses should wait until higher officials receive the information through official channels.
