By Chisomo Phiri
The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has announced plans to reconstruct the Nkhata Bay jetty, which was submerged in 2016.
According to the ministry’s spokesperson, Watson Maingo, the reconstruction project will commence after a comprehensive feasibility study is conducted.
While Maingo could not provide a specific timeline for the project’s initiation, he emphasized the ministry’s commitment to building a better jetty.
“A project of this magnitude requires significant funding, which we need to secure for both the feasibility study and construction.
“However, we aim to complete the project as soon as possible,” he explained.
Currently, ships are forced to dock several meters away from the shore, necessitating the use of small boats to ferry passengers to and from the vessels.
