MATERO’S Lima Ward 30 is experiencing tangible change as CDF projects transform markets, roads and schools, improving livelihoods, safety and access to education. From upgraded trading spaces to newly constructed classrooms, the ward is witnessing how community-focused interventions can extend beyond infrastructure to impact everyday life. Official Lusaka City Council figures show that Matero Constituency remains an active beneficiary of the Constituency Development Fund, having submitted 34 community project applications in 2025, with 13 approved at a total cost of K17.6 million, of which K5.6 million was already expended by December. The data reflects steady implementation but also flags recurring challenges, including road maintenance constraints, loan defaulting, and delays by some contractors. To safeguard value for money, the local authority...