Zambia Receives $700,000 Grant to Promote Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
Zambia received a $700,000 UN grant to enhance the welfare of persons with disabilities, focusing on financial inclusion via the Constituency Development Fund. Workshops are emphasizing equality and CRPD-compliant budgeting.
Ndola DEBS Applauds CDF Desk Program
Ndola District Education Board Secretary Stella Chewe says no child is sitting on the floor as desks have been purchased through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for all schools in the district. Speaking on the sidelines of the commissioning of a 1 by 3 Classroom block at Chibolele secondary school in Ndola, Ms. Chewe applauded […]
Twapia Youths Benefit from Cash-For-Work Program
Twapia Ward Councillor Henry Kabwebwe has stated that the cash-for-work program has been of great help to the youths in his Ward who have not been doing any activity to earn a living.
Kitwe Farmers Applauds Government for early distribution of FISP
Farmers in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt have applauded the Government’s move to officially launch the distribution of inputs for the 2024/2025 Farmer Input Support Program (FISP). Speaking in an interview with Komboni news, Wedson Sinyangwe, a Farmer has implored Government to ensure that inputs are made available to them ahead of time. And Nelia […]
841 youths have graduated with various skills under CDF
841 youths have graduated with certificates in different skills from Mine Masala, Mushili and Chifubu skills training center in Ndola on the Copperbelt Province. Speaking at a combined graduation ceremony held at mine masala skills training center in masala township, Ndola city council town clerk George Mulenga appreciated the fiscal and human support offered from […]
Luanshya Council and Antelope Milling enter into a partnership to enhance garbage collection
Luanshya Municipal Council and Antelope Milling Company have entered into a partnership aimed at enhancing collection of garbage in the mining town’s Central Business District (CBD), Second Class Trading and other surrounding areas.Under the partnership, In a press statement made available to Komboni News, Luanshya Municipal Council Public Relations Manager Gideon Thole stated that Antelope […]
Kabwe Lawmaker Urges Prioritization Of Climate-Resilient Projects For CDF Applicants
Kabwe Central Member of Parliament Chrizoster Halwindi Phiri, has encouraged Constituency Development Fund (CDF) applicants to prioritize climate-resilient projects when applying for the 2025 CDF loans and grants. Speaking in an interview with Komboni news, Ms. Halwindi recommended that CDF applicants should consider projects such as solar-powered boreholes to ensure communities have access to water. […]
Veep Nalumango Launches Mining Local Content Conference and Expo
Vice President and acting President, Mutale Nalumango, officially launched the 2024 Mining Local Content Conference and Expo yesterday in Kitwe District Copperbelt Province which aims to bolster local participation in the mining sector. In her remarks, Mrs. Nalumango emphasized the pivotal role of manufacturers as catalysts in business transitions, highlighting their importance in advancing the […]
Luanshya Fisenge Road to be open by the end of October
The Luanshya Fisenge Road is expected to be open to motorists by the end of October, according to the Local Authority. Luanshya District Mayor Charles Mulenga shared that the road works, managed by AVIC Construction Company, have progressed to sixty percent completion. Mr. Mulenga revealed that the contractor is currently laying the foundation for the […]