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24th January, 2024 LUSAKA: The House of Chiefs has expressed concern with the growing tendency of Traditional Leaders not residing within their Chiefdoms as some opt to live in towns. House of Chiefs Chairperson, His Royal Highness Dr. Chief Chisunka, stated that the gesture to reside outside Chiefdoms leaves a leadership vacuum, prompting some individuals… Continue reading HOUSE OF CHIEFS CAUTIONS TRADITIONAL LEADERS

LUSAKA: The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), working in collaboration with other stakeholders, will undertake a rigorous exercise to address the challenges posed by unplanned human settlements in the Country. On 16th January 2024, the Minister, Hon Gary Nkombo, MP, through a Circular to all Town Clerks and Council Secretaries, directed all… Continue reading MLGRD PONDERS TO CREATE PLANNED SUBURBS-HON GARY NKOMBO

Below are some of the key points by the President: ✅He reminded controlling officers that their commitment, dedication, sacrifice and self-control are crucial for serving the public interest. ✅The President emphasised the necessity of dedication and love for the people served by public servants, stating that without such love, effective outcomes are unattainable. ✅Accountability was… Continue reading Thursday 19th January ,2024 The President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema addressed Permanent Secretaries and other senior government officials.

CONSOLIDATED CDF EXPENDITURE RETURNS FROM JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2022 FINAL

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) wishes to inform the Public that it is taking administrative measures against any Constituency, whose utilisation of the 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation, was low. Permanent Secretary (Administration) Mr. Maambo Haamaundu has, however, clarified that contrary to speculations, the Ministry will not withdraw any CDF… Continue reading MLGRD TO TAKE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AGAINST CONSTITUENCIES WITH LOW CDF UTILISATION

THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, HON. GARY NKOMBO, MP, The Cholera epidemic places a huge responsibility on the Ministry, whose mandate is to facilitate the provision of quality and sustainable municipal services and promote public health through the Local Authorities. In light of the increasing threat of Cholera, the Ministry is expected… Continue reading SUMMARY OF THE STATEMENT ON MEASURES TO ADDRESS CHOLERA AND DIARRHOEA DISEASES

Acknowledge and appreciate the media for accepting the invitation to be part of the Ministry’s end-of-year press engagement to inform the nation of some developments undertaken in 2023 and highlights of the focus for 2024. Mandate of the Ministry Remind the Media of the mandate of the Ministry as outlined in Gazette Notice 1123 of… Continue reading Permanent Secretary in charge of Technical Services Mr Nicholas Phiri Press Conference to highlight various issues of National Development &forecast for next year-2024.

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) in collaboration with Smart Zambia Institute, and other stakeholders, have introduced the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Management Information System (CDF-MIS). The CDF-MIS system is aimed at making the processes of CDF application, approval, monitoring and evaluation be done at a click of a button in real-time.… Continue reading CDF UTILISATION IMPROVES

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Honourable Gary Nkombo, MP, has expressed satisfactory with the progress on ongoing roadworks in Lusaka, being implemented with funding from the Ministry.Hon Nkombo, who was accompanied by his Permanent Secretary in charge of Administration, Mr. Maambo Haamaundu, was speaking when he inspected the construction progress on Twikatane, Chandwe… Continue reading Lusaka Road Works Pace Elates Government

Fellow citizens. This afternoon, we handed over 156 Police motor vehicles to all the constituencies across the country procured through Constituency Development Fund (CDF). And to our Police officers, we call on you to respond adequately to security threats and concerns in your constituencies. This step towards resolving our police’s logistical challenges will go a… Continue reading PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA HANDS OVER 156 POLICE MOTOR VEHICLES PROCURED WITH CDF FUNDS