Lusaka City Council shuts down Park Emperor Complex over public health violations

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has shut down Park Emperor Complex along Lumumba Road, opposite COMESA Market due to gross violations of public health regulations.

The complex, which houses over 70 restaurants and various other businesses, was found to have only one functioning toilet facility, a situation deemed highly inadequate given the volume of business operators and daily patrons.

LCC Assistant Public Relations Manager, Nyambe Bulumba, confirmed this in a statement issued in Lusaka on Thursday.

Bulumba said the single toilet was observed to be discharging raw sewage, including fecal matter and contaminated water, directly into the Lumumba main drainage system, posing a serious threat to public health.

“Following numerous complaints from members of the public, the Council conducted a thorough inspection through its Public Health Department,” he said.

Bulumba stated thaf the investigation confirmed that the complex was indeed responsible for the unsanitary discharge and environmental contamination.

He said the landlords of the premises have since been summoned by the Council to provide explanations as to why such hazardous conditions were allowed to persist under their management.

“The Council reiterates its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring that all commercial establishments operate within the confines of the law,” Bulumba said.

He stated that regular inspections would continue to be conducted and any entity found in breach of sanitary standards would face appropriate enforcement action.

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