Do They Care about Lusaka Floods and the people Affected

Flooding in many parts of the country has been commonplace for decades. It has become a yearly ritual that the poor have to go through whether they like it or not. The mostly poor areas find themselves at the receiving end every time the country experiences heavy rains. This problem does not affect the leadership and if they are not affected at all, why should they care? Of course, they must be seen to care not only by exhibiting their usual lipservice but also through deeds. It is very long overdue and government has to come up with ways of addressing floods for good. It is such a mockery to see the councils put up drainage that is easily filled by a "teaspoonful of water".

Politicians must care and they must be made to care inasmuchas they were put in there current positions by the same people affected by the floods year-after-year. The relationship between leaders and the electrorate must be mutually beneficial. While the leaders benefit financially through their positions, the electrorate must also see benefits by way of developmental projects in their areas. Flood mitigation projects such as adequate drainage infrastructure will in a sense make them feel that their area MPs and other leaders care for their lot.