Longacres advertising materials obstruct motorists, BuyZed CEO says

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Zambia

Society & Lifestyle

BuyZed Campaign is urging Lusaka City Council to stop placing advertising materials at Longacres Roundabout in Lusaka. Its chief executive officer, Evans Ng’oma, says the materials obstruct motorists’ visibility. He notes that roundabouts are critical traffic points where drivers need clear sightlines to make safe decisions.

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