Minister Malozo Sichone denies abandoning Eastern Province

Provincial Minister, Malozo Sichone has dismissed assertions that he has abandoned Eastern Province.
This follows reports that Mr. Sichone has moved to Isoka district where he is Member of Parliament with his entire family.
But speaking to Breeze News, Mr. Sichone explained that he is still committed to Eastern Province.
He stated that just last week, he was in Eastern Province where he visited a number of districts that include Mambwe on government programmes.
The minister further stated that the movement of his family does not mean that he has abandoned the region adding that his family will soon be back.
Mr. Sichone also explained that his absence in the province is because he is currently attending parliament sittings in Lusaka.