Chama–Lundazi Road in Crisis: Eastern Province Communities at Risk of Being Cut Off

By Gibson Zulu

The Chama–Lundazi Road in Eastern Province has become a critical concern for residents, motorists, and local businesses, as deteriorating conditions continue to disrupt transport and daily life.

In this video report, the MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism travels along the Chama–Lundazi Road to document the real impact of poor roads on rural communities. What should be a key economic and social link between Chama and Lundazi has instead turned into a dangerous and unreliable route.

Motorists face long delays, transport costs are rising, and some communities are effectively cut off from essential services such as healthcare, education, and markets. For many residents, this road is not just a route — it is a lifeline.

Watch the full report to understand how the state of the Chama–Lundazi Road is affecting livelihoods and slowing down development in one of Zambia’s rural regions.