WE used to do nothing and had no direction in life, but today our living standards have improved because of the CDF loan, says Anna Phiri, chairperson of Changamukani Women’s Club in Lumezi District. For the 23 women who make up the club, a K150,000 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) empowerment loan has become more than just financial support. It has become a source of hope, business growth and household income through a successful piggery project. Formed in 2003, the women’s club had never benefited from government support until 2023 when it secured the loan under the enhanced CDF empowerment programme after presenting a piggery business proposal. Phiri says the women used the funds to construct a piggery and purchase seven...