Bweengwa constituency unveils CDF-funded clinics
BWEENGWA constituency in Southern Province is among those constituencies boasting of how the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is impacting the people. In the health sector alone, the constituency has seen the establishment of the Gonhwe Rural Health Centre in Monze District, among other health centres, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to primary health…...
Govt disburses K100m for 2026 CDF bursaries
GOVERNMENT has revealed that it has disbursed K100 million as the initial allocation for bursaries under the 2026 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). In a statement, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Principal Public Relations Officer Liseli Kanyanga said K641,025, which has been deposited into the respective CDF accounts for each constituency, will support learners…...
CDF News Edition 006 Monday 2 February 2026
She’s Having a Baby at 40
Over the past few years, something quiet but significant has been happening. In parts of the Western world, India’s urban centres, and increasingly in African capitals, more women are having children later in life. Recent census data and media reporting have confirmed what many people are already observing around them. First-time motherhood is shifting into […]
Zambia Army fires Olympian boxer Zimba over disgraceful conduct
THE Zambia Army has publicly dismissed celebrated amateur boxer and Olympian Stephen Zimba from military service and has warned the Olympian to stop portraying himself as a serving soldier. Zambia Army Spokesperson, Colonel Sydney Mwewa confirmed the development in a statement, noting that Lance Corporal Zimba, also known on social media as “Bimba Mawele”, ceased…...
Chiefs knock out Zesco as Dynamos snatch win in Nigeria
ZESCO United’s CAF Confederation Cup campaign is all but over after the nine-time Zambian champions were eliminated with two games to spare following a 1-0 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs in a Group D Matchday Four encounter played in Durban. A 13th-minute strike from Glody Lilepo proved decisive as the South African giants completed a double…...
Sniper defends WBC crown with 1st round TKO
ZAMBIAN boxing sensation David ‘Sniper’ Mwale successfully defended his World Boxing Council (WBC) International Bantamweight Championship after delivering a ruthless first-round technical knock-out (TKO) against Tanzanian challenger Ramadan Milonzi during a thrilling fight night at Government Complex in Lusaka. Mwale needed just two minutes and 41 seconds to assert his dominance, taking down his noisy…...
Arrows march to the summit after Military Derby draw
RED Arrows climbed to the top of the MTN FAZ Super League table despite being held to a tense 0-0 draw by Green Buffaloes in an intriguing Military derby played at Edwin Emboela Stadium in Lusaka. In a contest marked by high intensity, commitment and attacking ambition from both sides, profligacy in front of goal…...
Publish names of 400 cooperatives that will take-over illegal mines in Mufumbwe
SOMETIMES when people raise what would sound like a ridiculous claim or accusation against the UPND, the wisest thing to do is to first watch before you can decide to defend them because it turns out what maybe too absurd, may actually be true. One eminent senior citizen known for being perpetually critical of the…...
Govt has allocated adequate funds to police August polls – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says government has allocated adequate funds to police the 2026 general elections. And Mwiimbu says the Zambia Police Service has evolved, and has become professional. Speaking at the 2025 Zambia Police Service Superior Officers National Annual Ball, Friday, Mwiimbu said with the adequate funding, the Service will…...