(ZANIS) President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on Chiefs in the country to work with government in fostering national development.

President HICHILEMA says government and traditional leaders govern the same people hence the need for the two institutions to collaborate in the delivery of development for the benefit of the country.

He says this is why government will always consider Chiefs as key stakeholders in taking development across the country.

ZANIS reports that the President was speaking in Namwala District in Southern Province when he met Chiefs on the sidelines of the official launch of the Smart village project.

President HICHILEMA added that this is why the Smart village concept will be replicated in 100 villages in the country to enhance access to improved communication and connectivity for people in rural areas.

And Chief CHIKANTA of Kalomo District has praised government for the various developments taking place in most rural areas in the country.

He has appealed to government to consider helping small scale farmers with basic irrigation equipment for them to venture in to irrigation farming.

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