Mongu Mayor Charles Akende says the council managed to reduce prostitution levels by strictly regulating the operations of bars and night spots in the district. Akende said prostitution levels which were on the increase last year have since declined due to stringent measures put in place by the council. He explained that the council has managed to scale down the levels of prostitution in the area by working with the police and other stakeholders.
Akende said the adherence by some bar and night club owners to the terms of operation has seen less people engage in the vice. Meanwhile, Mr. Akende has appealed to the Constructor who is to work on the Mongu-Kalabo road to consider employing the youths in the district. Akende said the move would deter many youths from engaging in bad vices such as beer drinking, smoking and prostitution. He observed that unemployment forced some youths in the district to engage in bad vices such as prostitution.
And Mr. Akende has assured Mongu residents that the local authority was working tirelessly to address the many land wrangles being faced in the area. He announced that the Council has embarked on a programme to recruit qualified land surveyors and staff. Akende however maintained that the council would not rescind its decision of charging K10, per month on every undeveloped plot in the district. Akende said it was unfortunate that some people were acquiring plots which they failed to develop.
Congratualtions local government of Mongu for the job well done to reduce prostituion levels. But for how long are you going to do that? You need to have found these people an alternative activity or activities to do. Of course one area is employment within the road construction company. Prostitution is a source of livelihood to a number of youths now. Unless you find them something constructive to do, they are not sitting idle but to come back on the scene in style. It is a difficult task you have embarked on and I hope you will live to control it.
It is saddening to hear that you have controlled the sitution and two weeks later it is like never before. Please keep it up and do not relent. Dictionary says Prostitution is sexual intercourse in exchange of remuneration..
