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Hon , Gift Sialubalo MP - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development

Hon , Gift Sialubalo MP - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) is charged with the responsibility of promoting a decentralised and good local governance system, facilitating delivery of quality municipal services in order to contribute to sustainable socio-economic development. The Ministry oversees the implementation of delegated functions and responsibilities by the local authorities.
The Ministry is responsible for Portfolio functions according to the Government Gazette Notice No. 1123 of 2021:

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Mpongwe- President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday reaffirmed the New Dawn Government’s commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable development, particularly in rural areas, through strengthened partnerships with traditional leaders across the country. The President’s remarks were delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubalo,

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Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary (Administration) Dr. Gabriel Pollen features on Hot FM Radio Station (87.7 ) to discuss Zambia’s commemoration of the 2025 Urban October

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary (Administration) Dr. Gabriel Pollen features on Hot FM Radio Station (87.7 ) to discuss Zambia’s commemoration of the 2025 Urban October event, which is a long global campaign spearheaded by UN-Habitant, to reflect on how human settlement systems, particularly in urban

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The Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Zambia’s flagship vehicle for grassroots transformation, has once again received a boost. Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, yesterday announced that in the 2026 national budget, the allocation to each of the country’s 156 constituencies will rise from K36.1 million in 2025 to

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