The shortage of boarding houses in big cities like Lusaka cannot be overemphasized; despite the presence of many universities and colleges, accommodation is a luxury. According to information gathered by the Zambian Business Times, it is this shortage that has given rise to most house owners shifting from residential to commercial. However, such a shift in most instances does not make the house owners furnish their properties according to the requirements of a boarding house. Thereby exposing the students to high prices and unsanitary environments in terms of water and toilets, raising concerns over the health and well-being of the...
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