A Typical Example

A quick post on what is apparently not uncommon. We had a visit yesterday from some representatives of a community close to where I have visited in Kafue. They have been issued with an eviction notice by the local authority. This is a community of over 1000 people who have lived on this land for 37 years and are there beause that is where the local authority put them. They have farmed and looked after the land which of course now makes it valuable. The local authority want to sell it, who to remains as of yet unclear. One of the Forum's staff has gone there todate to speak to the local authority and try and get legal aid organised. These people have nowhere to go and no other means of supporting themselves. I'll find out later where the local authority stand on this.