GOVT INCREASES EMERGENCY CASH TRANSFERS AMIDST DROUGHT
Government has increased the number of Emergency Cash Transfers beneficaries to more than 720, 000 additional new households. Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba said this was in response to the drought situation which has affected vulnerable households across the country. Ms. Mwamba said the Ministry is currently undertaking a national assement and […]
Read MoreZAMBIA, MALAWI SHARES BEST PRACTICES IN ADDRESSING POVERTY AND VULNERABILITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION.
Zambia and Malawi, have pledged to work together in addressing poverty and vulnerability through effective implementation of various social protection programmes by sharing experiences and best practices. The two countries have recognized that they share similar challenges such as droughts, unpredictable weather patterns due climate change, and therefore making it imperative to share best practices […]
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MALAWIAN DELEGATION ARRIVE IN ZAMBIA ON SOCIAL PROTECTION EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
A delegation from Malawi has arrived in the country on an exchange visit to share best practices in the social protection sector. Areas of discussion will focus on among other things, the GEWEL project, Social Cash Transfer, financing of Social Protection and Shock Response in Zambia, strategies in Disaster management and mitigation and child protection. […]
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GOVERNMENT WORKING WITH PARTNERS TO IMPROVE CHILDRNEN’S WELFARE
Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Chomba Kawandami says government is working with partners to improve the welfare of children in society. She said this when she toured the Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Children’s Town in Chibombo district. Ms. Kawandami said DAPP was one of the many partners that […]
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GOVT HAILS THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH FOR ITS ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT
Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba has commended the Church for its role in uplifting the lives of people in the country. Ms. Mwamba recognized that the Church has over years been a key partner of Government in development. Speaking when she officiated at the Ministerial and Leadership Convention for the Southern Zambia […]
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ZAMBIA IS THE BEST PERFORMING COUNTRY WITH DIGITAL PAYMENT OF SOCIAL CASH TRANSFER IN THE REGION
Zambia is the best-performing country in the region in terms of digital payments of Social Cash Transfer (SCT), the World Bank has disclosed. The government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, rolled out digital payments, enabling beneficiaries to receive money through various mobile money service platforms and other financial institutions. This […]
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GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE STRENGTHENING SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE CARE SYSTEMS FOR THE CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE AND PROTECTION
Government says it remains committed and dedicated to supporting and promoting sustainable alternative care systems for the children in need of care and protection across the country. Minister Of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, has since reiterated that government’s collective goal is to ensure that no child grows up alone, but in […]
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ZAMBIA´S DISABILITY INCLUSION ON THE RIGHT TRACK- PS
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Angela Kawandami says Zambia has made strides in the promotion of inclusion, participation and the realization of rights by Persons with Disabilities. Ms. Kawandami mentioned the increased targets and amounts for social cash transfer and the quarter system of employment as some of the strides made by the […]
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ZAMBIA AND JAPAN CEMENT BILATERAL CORPORATION TO RESPOND TO EMERGING HUMAN DISASTERS
The Zambian Government and Japan, have pledged to continue strengthening their bilateral cooperation, to respond effectively to emerging issues that are negatively affecting human development. Ministry Of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami, has acknowledged Japan’s continued assistance to Zambia in many development sectors. She was speaking when Japan International Cooperation […]
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GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO IMPROVING CHILD JUSTICE SYSTEMS
Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba has reaffirmed Government´s commitment to improving child justice systems in Zambia. Ms. Mwamba said various measures have been put in place to ensure smooth procedures for children who come in contact with the law. The Minister said this when she accompanied the United Nations (UN) Special Representative […]
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