Government temporary shuts Mbesuma pontoon amid rising waters

2026-03-04 - 19:38

The government has temporarily halted operation of the Mbesuma Pontoon in Mungwi District due to high water levels on the Chambeshi River. The pontoon provides a crucial link connecting Northern Province through Mungwi District to Isoka and Chinsali Districts in Muchinga Province. Mungwi District Commissioner Muma Musonda, who is also the District Disaster Management Committee