Author: Kamuvwi Lungu

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development ,Honorable Gary Nkombo Saturday 25th February, 2023 joined the Ngoni speaking people and the rest of the Nation in celebrating the Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony at Mtenguleni Arena in Chipata , Eastern province . The Ngoni people are an ethnic group living in Zambia , Malawi , Mozambique ,… Continue reading MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ,HONORABLE GARY NKOMBO, GRACES THE NC,WALA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY

HUMAN DIGNITY, EQUITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, EQUALITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION -Through the increased Constituency Development Fund (CDF), we are progressively enhancing equity, equality and social justice in the development process of our local communities. -We are glad to report that as at December 2022, all the 156 Constituencies had received their allocation in full. -So far, 3,256… Continue reading SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE REPORT ON THE PROGRESS MADE IN THE APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL VALUES AND PRINCIPLES, DELIVERED TO THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTEENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON FRIDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY, 2023, BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has directed all Local Authorities countrywide to enforce all the necessary laws and By-Laws to ban the sale of ready-to-eat foodstuff on the streets to curb the outbreak of Cholera. Permanent Secretary (Administration) Mr. Maambo Haamaundu stated that Local Authorities should further heighten inspection of foodstuff sold… Continue reading ENFORCE BY-LAWS TO CURB CHOLERA OUTBREAK, GOVERNMENT DIRECTS LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Construction works on the 2022 Constituency Development Fund CDF funded community projects worth more than K7 Million in Lumezi are earmarked to commence following the signing of contracts with fifteen (15) contractors. Last year, Lumezi Town Council shortlisted a total of sixteen (16) recommended community projects which were projected to Costco K13,935,384.84 covering the education… Continue reading LUMEZI SIGNS CONTRACTS WORTH OVER K7 MILLION FOR CDF COMMUNITY PROJECTS

CDF grants has started showing it’s true intentions by the government to the onlookers. Last year Government Republic of Zambia through Chitambo Local Authority gave out CDF grants to 13 clubs in the first and second quarter of 2022 CDF disbursement amounting to K485,000. Officers from the local authority have since started monitoring the progress… Continue reading CDF GRANTS BEARS FRUITS IN CHITAMBO

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15TH FEBRUARY, 2023 MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MEMBERS OF THE PRESS. GOOD MORNING! I WELCOME YOU ALL TO THE MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. I ALSO WISH TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO… Continue reading MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT LIFTS THE SUSPENSION OF KAFUE TOWN COUNCIL

Pictorial focus of the monitoring of  2022 Constituency Development Fund Grant beneficiaries in Maano, Mwembeshi ward. Chilanga Constituency Member of Parliament Mr. Sipho Hlazo, Chilanga Town Council Chairperson Mr. Champion Tembo, Mwembeshi ward Councillor Mr.  Arnold Dube District Planning Officer Mr. Martin Mulenga and some CDF committee members were part of the monitoring exercise.

The Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed Minutes of Meetings to initiate the process of developing a Comprehensive Regional Development Plan for the Greater City of Lusaka. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) Permanent Secretary (Administration), Mr. Maambo Haamaundu signed on behalf of the… Continue reading The Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Japan International Cooperation steps ahead in initiating the process of developing a Comprehensive Regional Development Plan for Lusaka

STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF STREET VENDORS FROM UNDESIGNATED TRADING AREAS. As you are aware the Ministry of Health made pronouncements that there is a very high risk of an outbreak of diarrheal diseases such as cholera around this time of the year due to unsanitary… Continue reading STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF STREET VENDORS FROM UNDESIGNATED TRADING AREAS

STATEMENT ON MEASURES TO ADDRESS COVID 19 AND DIARRHEAL DISEASES DELIVERED BY THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, HON. GARY NKOMBO, MP. ON 13TH JANUARY, 2023 Members of the press Ladies and gentlemen Country men and women I welcome you to this press briefing today. As you may recall, the Honourable Minister of… Continue reading COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, HON GARY NKOMBO, MP