Land expert Dr. Priscila Nsama has expressed concern over the widespread disregard for council building permits among some landowners, warning that this practice has contributed to the proliferation of unplanned and unsafe settlements. In an interview with the Zambian Business Times, Dr. Nsama emphasized the importance of obtaining official permits prior to construction, particularly from a public health perspective. “It is better to get a permit before you build. There are health-conscious designs that must be followed; some structures simply cannot be built without proper approval. For example, in Meanwood, we see houses that are not multi-story, which leads to...
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