I HAVE THE HONOUR TO DECLARE 45 DISTRICT COUNCILS AS A RATABLE AREA BY STATUTORY ORDER. IT IS A PREREQUISITE OF SECTION 6(1) OF THE RATING ACT NO. 21 OF 2018, ONCE A DISTRICT IS ESTABLISHED AND A COUNCIL FORMED, THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT MUST DECLARE

The launch of the eleven (11) Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) for Lusaka, Kitwe, Chongwe, Chingola, Mufulira, Kafue, Rufunsa, Luangwa, Chilanga, Masaiti, and Lufwanyama Councils. The launch is being held at Mulungushi International Conference Center in Lusaka by the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon Gary Nkombo, MP. An

LUSAKA: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary (Technical Services), Mr. Nicholas Phiri, has expressed happiness with the progress being made to review the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Guidelines, under the recently enacted CDF Act No. 1 of 2024. Government repealed and replaced the CDF Act No. 11

 Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary (Administration) Mr. Maambo Haamaundu has implored procurement officers to play a transformative role of ensuring that procurement of public goods and services reflect in improving the livelihoods of Citizens. Mr Haamaundu said public procurement is the ‘lifeblood’ of Zambia’s development agenda

LUSAKA: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary (Technical Services) Mr. Nicholas Phiri, wishes to inform the Nation that Local Authorities, the Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union (ZULAWU), and Fire Services Union of Zambia (FIRESUZ), have concluded negotiations for the 2025 improved Salaries/Wages and Conditions of service