Government Completes Relief Maize Distribution in Isoka
Isoka, August 26, 2024, ZANIS—The Government has successfully completed the distribution of 3,000 x 50kg bags of relief maize, totaling 150 metric tonnes in Isoka District in Muchinga Province. The initiative, overseen by the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) and implemented by the Society for Women and Aids in Zambia (SWAAZ), catered to all […]
Read MoreGovernment Repeals CDF ACT, Provincial Ministers to Appoint CDFCs
Shiwang’andu, 26,08,2024, ZANIS— The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has repealed the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Act Number 11 of 2018 and replaced it with the CDF Act No. 1 of 2024. The Local Government and Rural Development Ministry has since signed the commencement order bringing into effect the new Act. This is […]
Read MoreMuchinga DPS Rev Chilekwa Graces Vinkhakanimba Ceremony
Mafinga, August 26, 2024, ZANIS—Government says it is inspired by the routine sensitisation programmes that traditional leaders have continued to carry out in their chiefdoms to address gender inequalities, human rights and child marriages. Muchinga Deputy Permanent Secretary Mathews Chikekwa said this yesterday in Mafinga district when he graced this year’s Vankhakanimba ceremony of the […]
Read MoreFRA Pays K18.2 Million to Farmers in Mafinga District
Mafinga, August 26, 2024, ZANIS—The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has paid out over K18.298 million to 1,828 farmers in Mafinga district in Muchinga Province for the supply of maize. The funds have been paid for the 55,450 x 50kg bags out of 168,678 x 50kg bags of white maize farmers in the district have sold […]
Read MoreGovernment launches Cash for Work Programme in Mpika
Mpika, August 22, 2024, ZANIS—The Government has launched the Cash for Work (CFW) programme in Mpika district in Muchinga Province. Speaking to the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) shortly after the launch, Mpika District Commissioner David Siame said the programme aims to empower individuals with cash for essential items in exchange for their Labour. […]
Read MoreIsoka DC Jairo Simbeye Warns Against Abusing Vulnerable People Over Relief Assistance
Isoka, August 22, 2024, ZANIS—Isoka District Commissioner Jairo Simbeye has strongly warned against those involved in distributing government assistance to stop taking advantage of vulnerable people. The District Commissioner issued the warning when he undertook a monitoring tour of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects, Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programmes, and emergency fund distributions. Mr Simbeye […]
Read MoreUnicef Willing to Finance Residential Piped Water in Shiwang’andu District
Shiwang’andu, August 22, 2024, ZANIS—The local authority in Shiwang’andu district says Unicef is willing to finance the construction of a piped water project to residential areas in the district. Council Secretary Isaac Mwale disclosed that during a management meeting with Unicef on Tuesday, it was agreed that due to the rapid growth of the population […]
Read MoreMinister Sikazwe Appeals for Patience Among Chiefs Over Palaces Project
Chinsali, August 22, 2024, ZANIS—Muchinga Province Minister Henry Sikazwe has appealed to traditional leaders in the province to have patience as the government is working tirelessly to ensure all the chiefs live in conducive palaces. Mr Sikazwe said traditional leaders are the government’s key stakeholders and as such the government will continue to improve their […]
Read MoreMinister Sikazwe Impressed with Maize Production in Mafinga
Muchinga Province Minister Henry Sikazwe is impressed with the performance of farmers in maize production in Mafinga District. Mr Sikazwe says farmers in the district have contributed about 144,630 x 50kgs bags of maize in depot purchases in the just-ended farming season in the province The Minister told the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) […]
Read MoreUse CDF to Complete Stalled Projects, Urges Muchinga PS
The Government has urged Heads of Departments in various sectors to utilise the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to complete stalled projects in the district. Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Henry Mukungule says stalled projects that are between 80 and 90 percent advanced in completion works must be completed using CDF. Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) […]
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