Dear Editor,
WHILE every Zambian has the right to either build a shop or anything provided the laid down procedures are followed, the mushrooming of drinking places at Mpatamatu market in Luanhsya is a source of great concern.
At the moment there are nearly 40 bars and taverns since almost every one wants to build a drinking place.
In spite of creating some employment, it may increase vices such as alcohol abuse and prostitution, not forgetting crime as some criminals will spend their pass time in the same bars as they wait to strike.
What the township needs is recreation centres where people will spend time – playing – without the presence of alcohol.
CONCERNED RESIDENT,
LUANSHYA.