ITALIAN Embassy to partner in Lusaka city clean-up campaign

Ambassador of Italy to Zambia and Malawi, Enrico De Agostini, says environmental sustainability is key to achieving sustainable development.

Speaking during a courtesy call on Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa, Mr. De Agostini says the Italian Embassy, in partnership with other stakeholders, including the Rotary Club, will launch a city clean-up and awareness campaign on November 3rd.

He says the campaign will cover Kalingalinga, Chibolya, Makeni and other parts of Lusaka, with the aim of promoting environmental cleanliness and raising public awareness.

The initiative is expected to encourage communities to take greater responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean and protecting the environment.

Meanwhile, Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa has pledged the local authority’s support for the initiative.