Its proximity to Mozambique (about 2 km) and Rhodesia (60 km), as well as its status as the only access point within the country for Zambia's Eastern Province, makes it strategically vulnerable in any conflict.
Located near Mozambique (about 2 km) and Rhodesia (60 km), and serving as the only gateway into the country for Zambia's Eastern Province, this place is inherently vulnerable in any conflict scenario.