“I will talk to Zesco to connect 16,000 households in Kabaso area. I will deal with the connection charge also,” he said, reaffirming his commitment to reopening Chambishi Metals. He directed local leaders to compile the names of eligible beneficiaries, stressing that only households on the approved list would qualify. “It means me, in my own personal business account, I will pay for these connections so that Zesco doesn’t go bankrupt. “I am working on the reopening of Chambishi Metals so that you can get jobs here,” he told residents.