The Masubia Traditional Authority has called on the government to fast-track development in the Muyako area.
The authority stated that the delay of multiple projects and lack of adequate services continue to be a challenge for the community.
Other challenges include the lack of electricity in the area and the delayed completion of the Bukalo-Muyako-Ngoma road, which is currently under construction.
Ngambela Rafael Mbala spoke on behalf of Munitenge Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa Moraliswani III.
"This road does not end at Muyako; it goes all the way through Mutikitila and Ioma and meets with the road heading from Katima Mulilo to Ngoma. The entire community in all these areas is distressed because of this issue.”
The community is advocating for the establishment of a border post in the Muyako area. This would alleviate the need for farmers to cross through Ngoma to retrieve their animals, which currently forces them to navigate an illegal crossing into Botswana.
The construction of a clinic is also abandoned, which has left the ministry of health operating from one of the two houses meant for employees' accommodation for years, as well as the lack of clean drinking water in the area.
He highlighted the fertile land in Muyako, noting that the government should look into investing in the agriculture aspect.
"Green schemes are crucial for several reasons: they would create job opportunities for our children, provide food for both the community and the nation, and address the hunger crisis this year, particularly due to the effects of El Niño that we are currently experiencing. How will people survive? The land in Muyako is highly fertile; the community is requesting that, if possible, the government come forward to allocate land in Muyako for the establishment of a green scheme.”
Following social media talks over which jurisdiction Muyako falls under, the traditional authority also addressed the issue and made it clear that Muyako is fully under the Masubia traditional authority and that individuals attempting to bring conflict over a peaceful region are not welcome.