By Willy Kadewere

Chikwawa, May 18, Mana:  National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust has said various stakeholders need to be involved in promoting peace and unity in their areas.

NICE Trust held an engagement meeting with key stakeholders at Traditional Authority (TA) Maseya in Chikwawa to discuss peace and unity following aconflict a between community members and Kasinthula Cane Growers in April, 2024.

The meeting, which took place on Friday included officials from Chikwawa District Council,  Police, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), traditional leaders under TAs Maseya, Kasinthula, Cane Growers, Illovo Sugar Company among others stakeholders.

NICE Trust, District Programmes Officer, Kondwani Malunga described the meeting as successful as it brought together all key stakeholders.

He hailed the meeting as it allowed community members of Maseya to voice their concerns which were addressed by the relevant duty bearers from the Chikwawa District Council, Police, CSOs, and the companies.

“Through this meeting, we expect peace and unity to be restored as the traditional leaders will address the community on the agreed action points," he said.

Senior Chief Maseya hailed NICE Trust for facilitating the meeting, which has helped many people understand human rights and how to exercise their rights without infringing on the rights of others.

“I urge all traditional leaders to share with their subjects what they have learned from this meeting, especially about human rights and how to exercise them to ensure everyone's safety,” he said.

Meanwhile, Police have assured the people of Maseya of increased security in the area and the entire district.

The Police have urged residents to collaborate with them in order to reduce crime and security lapses.