Author: Jonathan Ngulube

Mpika – Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubalo, MP, has issued a stern reminder to beneficiaries of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) empowerment loans, emphasizing that the funds must be repaid in full to ensure the program’s long term success and sustainability. Speaking during a CDF monitoring tour in Mpika District,… Continue reading 𝗡𝗢 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘: 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗗𝗙 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗡𝗦

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 the motorbikes procured through the… Continue reading 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟴𝟲 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗕𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗦’ 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗘

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 the Copperbelt Province, where he… Continue reading MINISTER CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON WASTE MANAGEMENT IN KITWE

Ndola- The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift S. Sailubalo, MP, has commended Ndola City Council for its effective implementation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects which is currently at 57% utilization as of 2024, highlighting the programme as a flagship initiative under his Ministry aimed at driving grassroots development through decentralization.… Continue reading HON. SIALUBALO COMMENDS NDOLA CITY COUNCIL FOR CDF SUCCESS, URGES TIMELY COMMISSIONING OF PROJECTS

 Nakonde District witnessed a transformative moment as Hon. Gift Sialubalo, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, officially handed over 13 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects and 9 Ward Development Fund (WDF) projects completed between 2022 and 2024. Addressing a gathering that included Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Waitwika, Muchinga Province Minister Hon. Njavwa Simutowe MP,… Continue reading CELEBRATING NAKONDE’S MILESTONE: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH DEVELOPMENT!

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has reaffirmed its commitment to the empowerment of marketeers and the growth of the informal sector, following a courtesy call by the Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA). During the engagement, held at the Ministry headquarters, ZANAMACA President Mr. Mupila Kameya led a delegation to discuss collaborative… Continue reading GOVERNMENT CHAMPIONS INFORMAL SECTOR GROWTH, CALLS FOR JOINT EFFORTS TO UPLIFT MARKETEERS

Lusaka- The Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) today 22nd April, 2025 paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubalo, at his office in Lusaka. The delegation was led by Commission Chairperson Mr. Ackson Sejani, who was accompanied by Commissioners from the LGSC. The meeting focused on enhancing… Continue reading LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISION PAYS COURTESY CALL ON HON. GIFT SIALUBALO

Lusaka– The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has made significant strides towards developing a Comprehensive Masterplan for the Lusaka Clean City Project. This follows a consultative meeting held yesterday, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, between the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary (Technical Services), Mr. Nicholas Phiri, and… Continue reading LUSAKA CLEAN CITY PROJECT GAINS MOMENTUM

Chongwe- Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubalo, has urged councils across the country to refocus on their core mandate of delivering quality services to the people. Speaking at a consultative meeting with Provincial Officers and Principal Officers of Local Authorities held at the Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute, the Minister emphasised… Continue reading MINISTER SIALUBALO URGES LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO PRIORITISE SERVICE DELIVERY

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubalo, MP, has unveiled a new Board for the Local Authorities Superannuation Fund (LASF), urging members to introduce innovative ways to ensure timely pension disbursements to retiring council and utility workers. LASF, a public pension scheme under Cap 284 of the Laws of Zambia, serves… Continue reading MNISTER, HON GIFT SIALUBALO UNVEILS NEW LASF BOARD MEMBERS, URGES INNOVATION