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Hon. Gary Nkombo MP

Hon. Gary Nkombo MP

Minister of Local Government and Rural Developement

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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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ELEVEN (11) INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANS (IDPS)

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

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REVIEW OF CDF GUIDELINES GAINS MOMENTUM -PS PHIRI

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 Government repealed and replaced the CDF Act No. 11

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PLAY A TRANSFORMATIVE ROLE OF IMPROVING CITIZENS’ LIVELIHOODS, PROCUREMENT OFFICERS IMPLORED-PS HAAMAUNDU

 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

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COUNCIL WORKERS AWARDED A K500.00 SALARY INCREMENT ACROSS THE BOARD

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

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