THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has empowered 120 cooperatives in Kabwata Constituency with grants totalling over K2.7 million, under the 2026 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). In a statement, the local authority said the initiative is aimed at helping cooperatives start and expand their businesses, create employment opportunities and contribute to the socio-economic transformation of the constituency. The Council further said it conducted financial literacy training to equip beneficiaries with essential knowledge on business, financial management and accountability. The local authority indicated that it would continue to monitor the utilisation of the funds to ensure compliance and transparency by the cooperatives. “The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has empowered 120 cooperatives in Kabwata Constituency with grants amounting to K2,771,400.00 under the 2026...