Zomba stadium construction to take longer than expected

Construction of a stadium in the city of Zomba will not be completed on October 5 as expected as only 30% of the work has been completed this far.

Mercy Chaluma: The contractor has advised that the stadium will not be ready by October
The progress of Zomba stadium project

The project first faced financial problems and later it was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Money for the project is from taxes and it was coming in with difficulties before government ordered gatherings of very few people on construction sites due to the Coronavirus disease.

At the moment, the community hall and the VIP stand have been completed and the contractor is now working on open stands.

Public Relations Officer for Zomba City Council, Mercy Chaluma, told a Times Radio that Zomba City residents should not lose hope as the project will be completed but not as earlier expected.

“The project has been facing a number of hiccups. First it was the issue of finances, then the design had to be changed and later the contractor removed working equipment and workers when the issue of Covid-19 surfaced.

“But later it was resolved that work can continue but with measures put in place to prevent the Coronavirus. This meant that the contractor had to reduce the workforce and so the work is being done very slowly but surely it will come to an end,” explained Chaluma.

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J.J.J.Sonke
J.J.J.Sonke
4 years ago

I am sorry to correct the statement from the Zomba City about the stadium. I think that in the new dispensation we should learn to tell people the truth. The project is not completed for 30% but about 5%. About 700 million K has been spend on a 15 billion project. The renovation of the hall is virtually completed but the VIP stand not at all. Covid has nothing to do with the delays. The main issue has been non payment by Government and very poor project preparation and management by the City. If progress continuous as it has been,… Read more »

polofesa nungu
polofesa nungu
4 years ago

if the stadium will be beautiful like her then zomba will lead all stadiums in malawi

kamina
kamina
4 years ago

this girl is one mighty beautiful woman

Nkuzilire
Nkuzilire
4 years ago

I regret to have missed this article,
This girl Mercy Chaluma is beautiful.
Mercy thats my email.
Atola nkhani musamatiyese

Opportunist
Opportunist
4 years ago

On lighter note you are beautiful

Mtopwa 1
Mtopwa 1
4 years ago

Za stadium tilibe nazo ntchito, koma ummh tsikana ndi bullet iwe ndithu

Fred
Fred
4 years ago

Hello Mercy Chaluma, your phone number please. I want to ask something about Zomba City Council

game malawi
game malawi
4 years ago
Reply to  Fred

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GORGEOUS IS THE WORD ,BEAUTIFUL AND NATURAL LOOKS ,NOT TOO MUCH MAKE UP I CAN SEE.
I PREFER NATURAL WOMAN LIKE THIS ONE

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