2025 BUDGET HEARINGS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES KICK OFF WITH EMPHASIS ON BUILDING RESILIENCE

MLGRD Physical Planning Director addressing participants on behalf of MLGRD PS

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has officially opened the 2025 budget hearings for local authorities with a focus on building resilience for inclusive growth and improved livelihoods. In opening remarks read on his behalf, the Permanent Secretary- Technical, emphasized the importance of aligning local authority budgets with the 2025 national budget and… Continue reading 2025 BUDGET HEARINGS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES KICK OFF WITH EMPHASIS ON BUILDING RESILIENCE

EMPOWERED GROWTH: MANSA MUSHROOM LIFTED TO NEW HEIGHTS THROUGH A CDF GRANT

Funded with K15,000 to boost operations and production of mushroom, Mansa Mushroom has expanded the production of the ‘Oyster Mushroom’ locally known ‘Ichibengele’ which they now supply every Tuesday and Friday to Multinational corporations such as Choppies, local businesses, lodges, restaurants and households. Mansa Mushroom was one of the 140 cooperatives that received grants from… Continue reading EMPOWERED GROWTH: MANSA MUSHROOM LIFTED TO NEW HEIGHTS THROUGH A CDF GRANT

CONSTRUCTION OF CRB, STAFF HOUSE AND WATERBORNE TOILETS AT CHISUNKA SCHOOL ELATES RESIDENTS OF MUTUNA WARD

Residents of Mutuna Ward in Bahati Constituency are elated at the construction of a 1X3 Classroom Block, Staff House, Ablution Block and water reticulation project nearing completion at Chisunka Combined School at a value of K2, 424,429.94. The school which was upgraded to a combined school to accommodate both secondary and primary in 2018, did… Continue reading CONSTRUCTION OF CRB, STAFF HOUSE AND WATERBORNE TOILETS AT CHISUNKA SCHOOL ELATES RESIDENTS OF MUTUNA WARD

MANSA COUNCIL PROCURES EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT

Mansa, Zambia_ – The Mansa Municipal Council has successfully procured earth moving equipment at a value of k21,336,466.00 using the 2024 Constituency Development Fund for Bahati and Mansa Central Constituencies. So far, the Local Authority has received the following: 1. Two Graders awarded to Barloworld Equipment Zambia at a value of K14,182,624.00 2. One Backhole… Continue reading MANSA COUNCIL PROCURES EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT

EMPOWERING YOUTHS THROUGH SKILLS TRAINING: SUCCESS STORIES FROM NIRVANA DRIVING SCHOOL

Students at Nirvana expressing joy to be at the school

Mansa, Zambia – Nirvana Operators and Safety Academy, in partnership with Mansa Municipal Council, has been empowering youths in Mansa Central and Bahati constituencies through skills training in driving and machinery operation. The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has enabled this initiative, which has seen significant success since its introduction in 2022. Chikobo Derrick, a student… Continue reading EMPOWERING YOUTHS THROUGH SKILLS TRAINING: SUCCESS STORIES FROM NIRVANA DRIVING SCHOOL

LOW REPORTING FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORRIES THE MANSA CDF MONITORING TEAM

The Mansa District Constituency Development Fund monitoring committee has expressed concern on the high rate of youths awarded skills development bursaries but do not report to the various schools for lessons. This came to light during a monitoring exercise done at Nirvana Operators and Safety Academy in Mufulira where the Mansa Central CDFC approved 176… Continue reading LOW REPORTING FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORRIES THE MANSA CDF MONITORING TEAM

MINISTER NKOMBO DIRECTS LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO ESTABLISH FARMING BLOCKS FOR YOUTHS AND WOMEN

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Garry Nkombo, has instructed Local Authorities in Luapula Province to collaborate with traditional leaders to create farming blocks for youths and women with the aim to increase food production in the country. Speaking at the launch of Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) for 8 districts, including Mansa, Nkombo… Continue reading MINISTER NKOMBO DIRECTS LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO ESTABLISH FARMING BLOCKS FOR YOUTHS AND WOMEN

LUAPULA PROVINCE MAKES STRIDES IN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, IDPS LAUNCHED

In a significant milestone, Luapula Province has launched 8 out of 12 Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), a move aimed at boosting development and addressing environmental challenges. The achievement was made possible with the assistance of GIZ, a German development agency. The launch of the IDPs is in line with the Regional and Planning Act No.… Continue reading LUAPULA PROVINCE MAKES STRIDES IN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, IDPS LAUNCHED

CDF FUNDED CLUBS AND COOPERATIVES IN FIMPULU WARD TO CONTRIBUTE FOOD MARKET

The Fimpulu Ward Councilor says that the 12 successful grants recipients in 2024 will positively contribute to the food market in the Ward by venturing into livestock and crops farming. Cllr Zebron Kulelwa says over 50% of the clubs that have been funded with seed money will venture into poultry, while the remaining will undertake… Continue reading CDF FUNDED CLUBS AND COOPERATIVES IN FIMPULU WARD TO CONTRIBUTE FOOD MARKET

MANSA COUNCIL COMMENCES PAYMENTS TO GRANTS RECIPIENTS

The Mansa Municipal Council has commenced the distribution of cheques and re-verification of physical operating premises for all 250 grants recipients under the 2024 Bahati and Mansa Central Constituency Development Funds valued at K4,656,600.00 The 2024 grants in Bahati Constituency are valued at K2,328,300.00 and are being distributed to 110 clubs and cooperatives. While 140… Continue reading MANSA COUNCIL COMMENCES PAYMENTS TO GRANTS RECIPIENTS