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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 for Local Authorities employees countrywide.… Continue reading COUNCIL WORKERS AWARDED A K500.00 SALARY INCREMENT ACROSS THE BOARD

ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY: ZAMBIA, FINLAND HOLDS BILATERAL TALKS ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) Permanent Secretary (Administration) Mr. Maambo Haamaundu (far left) leads Her Excellency, Ms. Saana Halinen, Ambassador of Finland to Zambia (far right), Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company chief executive officer Mr. Imuwana Mwanamwalye (second from right), and a visiting Circular Economy Business Delegation from Finland on the tour of Chunga Dumpsite in Lusaka recently. Pictures courtesy of MLGRD

LUSAKA: Finland has expressed interest to partner with Zambia in exploring possibilities of collaborative arrangements on the resilient business innovations and Circular Economy for Municipal Solid Waste Management in all Local Authorities. This follows a bilateral meeting between Her Excellency, Ms. Saana Halinen, Ambassador of Finland to Zambia and a visiting Circular Economy Business Delegation from Finland led by Deputy Mayor… Continue reading ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY: ZAMBIA, FINLAND HOLDS BILATERAL TALKS ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE FREE PUBLIC WI-FI INITIATIVE

LUSAKA, November 29th 2024— The Zambian government has officially launched the National Public Free WiFi initiative aiming to bridge the digital divide and empower citizens across the country. The ZamFree National Public Free WiFi initiative has been launched simultaneously at three (3) key public hubs: at Lusaka’s Intercity Bus Terminus, Kapiri-Mposhi Bus Station and Kitwe’s… Continue reading GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE FREE PUBLIC WI-FI INITIATIVE

Huawei Technologies-Zambia Donates of two (2) S2 65-Inch Hubs (Smart-boards)

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary (Administration) Maambo haamaundu receives a donation of two (2) S2 65-Inch Hubs (Smart-boards) from Huawei Technologies-Zambia managing director Bette Chen at the Ministry in Lusaka on 26th November, 2024.

Government flags off construction of bus stations, markets in Chipata, Katete, Sinda and Lundazi Districts

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Gary Nkombo, MP, has launched the construction of bus stations and markets in Eastern Province. The projects will be undertaken in Chipata, Lundazi, Katete and Sinda Districts through the support from KfW, a Germany Development Bank. The project is aimed at improving the social-economic wellbeing of… Continue reading Government flags off construction of bus stations, markets in Chipata, Katete, Sinda and Lundazi Districts

K256 MILLION CAPITAL GRANT DISBURSED TO 95 TOWN COUNCILS AS PART OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ZAMBIA DEVOLUTION SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ZDSP)

LUSAKA: The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), has disbursed a total of K256 Million Capital Grant to 95 Local Authorities as part of the financial support towards implementation of the Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZDSP). ZDSP is a Government-led programme supported by the World Bank, and is aimed at supporting some components… Continue reading K256 MILLION CAPITAL GRANT DISBURSED TO 95 TOWN COUNCILS AS PART OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ZAMBIA DEVOLUTION SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ZDSP)

Handover Ceremony of the newly Constructed Palace for Her Royal Highness Senior Chieftainess Nkomesha Mukamambo 2nd here in Chongwe District.

We were truly delighted and honored to serve as the Guest of Honour at the 2024 Chakwela Makumbi Traditional Ceremony of the Soli-speaking people of Chongwe District in Lusaka Province. This ceremony, deeply rooted in history, is observed as a prayer to God Almighty for rain, fertile soil, and a bountiful harvest. Our heartfelt gratitude… Continue reading Handover Ceremony of the newly Constructed Palace for Her Royal Highness Senior Chieftainess Nkomesha Mukamambo 2nd here in Chongwe District.

GOVERNMENT OPENING UP RURAL AREAS TO ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AS IT SIGNS 22 CONTRACTS FOR FEEDER ROADS AT K926, 900, 256.56

The Government, through Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), has signed 22 contracts for the rehabilitation of 701.6 Kilometers of selected Feeder Roads in various parts of the Country at a cost of K926, 900, 256.56 This is in a quest to open up ‘hard-to-reach’ communities in some parts of the Country, by… Continue reading GOVERNMENT OPENING UP RURAL AREAS TO ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AS IT SIGNS 22 CONTRACTS FOR FEEDER ROADS AT K926, 900, 256.56

NEW MARKETS, BUS STATIONS COMING AS GOVERNMENT IS POISED TO SPEND OVER K166 MILLION

THE Government, through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), has signed 10 contracts for the construction of new Markets and extension of Bus Stations at a cost of K166, 295, 439.67. MLGRD Permanent Secretary (Administration) Mr. Maambo Haamaundu stated that, in Eastern Province, the infrastructure component for the improvement and extension of… Continue reading NEW MARKETS, BUS STATIONS COMING AS GOVERNMENT IS POISED TO SPEND OVER K166 MILLION

MLGRD FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024, participated at the first-ever Government Delivery Forum organised by the President Delivery Unit (PDU) at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka under theme “DELIVERING FOR THE PEOPLE” The PDU was established in March 2023 by His Excellency, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President of the… Continue reading MLGRD FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY