Malaria, Mass Production of Children and Education

Chief Chitambo of Serenje has encouraged couples in his chiefdom to have a minimum of ten children.

Speakling on World Malaria Day at Gibson Rural health Centre May 2 Chief Chitambo said mass reproduction would ensure that large tracts of arable land in his chiefdom are used for agriculture. He said the population in his chiefdom was low, hence the need for his subjects to produce more children.

"I have 26 children and I am remaining with four to make 30. So you should also work hard and produce a minimum of 10," he said amid applause

And Chief chitambo urged people in his chiefdom to pursue adult education so they learn how to read and write. Chief Chitambo said he would not appoint illiterate people as indunas (advisors). He said those wishing to be appointed as Indunas should be able to read and write.

"How do I communicate with a person who can't read or write and what happens in the event that I receive a letter from higher offices and need the Induna to act on it? If you cannot read or write and want to become an Induan, forget it," he said.