ZAMBIA JOINS THE REST OF THE WORLD TO COMMEMORATE WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY
Zambia today joined the rest of the globe to commemorate World children’s Day under the theme “A Better Future for Every Child”. This years’ commemoration was held with Presidents and children from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana to discuss issues affecting children such as climate change, disability inclusion and inclusive education. Speaking at the same event, […]
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BRITISH GOVERNMENT APPLAUDS ZAMBIA’S SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES
Deputy British High Commissioner to Zambia Sam Waldock has applauded various social protection programs being implemented by Government. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba today, Mr. Waldock said the programmes being implemented such as the Social Cash Transfer and Food Security Pack among others are […]
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MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES REAFFIRMS WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH UNICEF
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, has reaffirmed its longstanding working relationship with UNICEF,in its quest to reduce poverty and vulnerability in the country. Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba who has described UNICEF as ‘an all weather friend’ has noted the need to ensure that the prevailing predictability, […]
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JAPANESE GOVERNMENT TO CONSTRUCT SCHOOL FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CHONGWE
Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba has reaffirmed Government’s commitment towards partnering with stakeholders to improve the wellbeing of children. Ms. Mwamba noted that safeguarding the wellbeing and rights of children is not only the responsibility of Government but other stakeholders as well. The Minister said this in a speech read on her […]
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UNICEF HANDS OVER EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT HUBS IN CHONGWE
By ANNIE ZULU in Chongwe, Zambia. UNICEF has officially handed over two Community Based Integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) hubs, locally called Insakas to the Zambian Government in Chongwe District’s Chibombe and Kasubanya villages. The hubs which were constructed at the cost of K1.4 million will provide opportunities for children in the two communities to […]
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1000 DAYS SCT NUTRITION PAYMENTS LAUNCHED IN MWINILUNGA
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has commenced payments of funds to beneficiary households under the 1000 Most Critical Days Nutrition pilot program in Mwinilunga district. District Commissioner Harrison Kamuna flagged off the payments amounting to over K1.3 million to 2,552 beneficiaries in Mudyanyama and Kabanda wards with a call on them to […]
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OVER 30,000 VULNERABLE GIRLS CONTINUE RECEIVING SUPPORT UNDER THE KEEPING GIRLS IN SCHOOL (KGS) PROGRAMME
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Department of Social Welfare Director Nelson Nyangu has revealed that over 30 000 girls have so far been paid their Education Grants under the Keeping Girls in School (KGS) Program across the 10 provinces of the country. Speaking when he officially opened a three-day KGS Education Grant Payments […]
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22 INMATES GRADUATE WITH VARIOUS SKILLS UNDER MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Two hundred and six (206) individuals from Katete Community Development Skills Training Centre, in Eastern Province, have graduated with various skills under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services. Out of which, 22 are from Katete correctional facility, who have managed to get skills in general agriculture, metal fabrication, bricklaying and plastering as well […]
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