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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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Trade Fair…Trade Fair…Trade Fair 2025

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) is thrilled to be part of this year’s 59th Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. We are delighted to join several other exhibitors under the theme “ Enhancing Business Resilience through Innovation and Trade” You are most welcome

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𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟴𝟲 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗕𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗦’ 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗘

In a significant move aimed at empowering traditional authorities and improving service delivery in rural areas, the government has officially launched the distribution of 286 motorbikes to traditional chiefs across Zambia. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Gift Sialubalo MP, announced that

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MINISTER CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON WASTE MANAGEMENT IN KITWE

Kitwe – The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development has called for urgent and coordinated action to address the worsening waste management situation in Kitwe, citing growing concerns over uncollected waste, illegal dumping, and sanitation challenges in the district. The Minister made the remarks during his ongoing tour of

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