Local contractors don’t abandon projects, Siampongo tips govt
LOCAL contractors are increasingly becoming the face of development in rural districts, and in Kayuni of Ing’ombe Ward, Chirundu District, that change is taking visible shape in brick and mortar. A local contractor has welcomed the opportunity to construct two classroom blocks under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), describing the engagement as both a vote…...
CDF loan repayment rate impresses Chingola Mayor
CHINGOLA Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has praised the CDF loan repayment rates in the area. In an interview, Kang’ombe urged beneficiaries to ensure they pay back on time to allow others to access the revolving fund. “In Chingola, people have been paying the loans, we have even given others. It has become a revolving fund. They…...
Kabwe Council to engage new contractor to complete hospital mother’s shelter
IN a move to resolve long-standing delays at the Kabwe Central Hospital, the Kabwe Municipal Council has announced that a new contractor will be engaged to complete the construction of the Mother’s and Relatives’ Shelter. The project, funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), hit a standstill after the previous contractor, Fungala Investment Limited, failed…...
CDF bursaries empower over 3,300 learners in Mambwe
BETWEEN 2022 and 2025, the Mambwe Town Council disbursed over K24 million in bursaries under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), directly benefiting more than 3,300 local residents. The money was disbursed in line with the CDF Secondary Boarding School and Skills Development Bursaries component, which is one of the three pillars of the fund, alongside…...
HH will win 2026 election – Sunday
KANCHIBIYA PF MP Sunday Chanda says all credible political indicators point to President Hakainde Hichilema retaining office in this year’s general elections. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Chanda said whether one supported President Hichilema or not, reality demanded that the opposition and civil society organizations reset their approach towards politics. “All credible…...
Lightening kills 3 in Choma
A 45-YEAR-OLD woman of Choma and her two juvenile children have died after being struck by lightning. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred on January 3, around 12:30 hours. Namalongo added that preliminary investigations into the matter revealed that lightning struck the kitchen where…...
PF councillors who endorsed HH, mayoral candidate lack loyalty – Nyirenda
PF faction Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says the decision by 12 PF councillors to endorse President Hakainde Hichilema and UPND Kasama mayoral candidate Bywell Simposya shows their lack of loyalty and discipline. On Saturday, 12 PF councillors from Lukashya and Kasama Central constituencies endorsed President Hichilema for this year’s general election and Simposya, for…...
Govt trains over 1,000 small-scale miners
THE Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says it has successfully trained over 1,000 artisanal and small-scale miner cooperatives and issued them with artisanal mining licences. In a statement, Sunday, Ministry Principle Public Relations Officer Shamwinda Tembo said the training was done through three phases of the Ministry’s Intensive National Capacity Building programme, conducted in…...
Accepting Chinese Yuan in mining taxes is good, but there’s a down side
ZAMBIA’S decision to accept the Chinese Yuan for the payment of mining taxes and royalties marks a significant moment in the country’s economic management. As the first African nation to formalise such an arrangement, Zambia has stepped into a complex but increasingly relevant conversation about currency diversification, trade realism and geopolitical balance. At face value,…...
Sangwa struggles to recruit 1m members, extends target to Feb
MOVEMENT for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa has extended his target to reach one million supporters to February 28, 2026. He has explained that as of December 31, 2025 the movement recorded a target of 10 percent, attributing it to early technical challenges on the digital platform affecting the participation. On October 12, 2025,…...