SWEDEN IMPRESSED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUPPORTING WOMEN’S LIVELIHOODS PROGRAMME
The Swedish State Secretary, Ms. Diana Janse, was in Zambia to engage with partners and appreciate the implementation and progress of Sweden supported projects under the Sweden – Zambia bilateral cooperation. Ms. Janse in the company of the Swedish Ambassador to Zambia H.E Johan Hallenborg and World Bank Senior Social Policy Specialist, Ms. Nadia Selim […]
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DISABILITY DIGITAL MOBILE OFFLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM LAUNCHED
The Zambia Agency for Persons with Disability (ZAPD) has officially launched a pioneering Digital Mobile Offline Registration system in Kazungula district, Southern Province. This innovative system, developed by the University of Zambia, is designed to enhance the registration process for persons with disabilities to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and transparency. The system also can register individuals […]
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Zambian Child Trafficked to Mozambique Successfully Repatriated
Government has announced the successful repatriation of a Zambian one year eight months old child who had been trafficked to Mozambique. Addressing the press, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Angela Kawandami expressed relief and pride in the safe return of the child, who was reportedly trafficked from Lundazi District in […]
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GOVERNMENT DISTRIBUTES ASSISTIVE DEVICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Government has started the distribution of assistive devices to persons with various disabilities across the country. Through the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD), in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and UNICEF, 300 wheelchairs, 180 crutches and 20 walkers will be distributed in five provinces namely, Muchinga, Eastern, Southern, […]
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ZAMBIA AND ANGOLA DISCUSS STATUS OF REFUGES AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN THE TWO COUNTRIES.
The Zambian and Angolan governments have met to discuss how the two countries can collaborate to address issues affecting refugees and vulnerable people in both countries. Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba held discussions during a courtesy call by the delegation from the Angolan office of the Ombudsman, led by the […]
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CASH PLUS AGENDA RECEIVES OVERWHELMING RESPONSE IN NORTHERN PROVINCE
The Cash plus Agenda has received overwhelming support in Northern Province with a call for more consultations for its effective implementation. The cash plus Agenda is an approach to social protection programming where beneficiaries receive additional support to the cash transfer to not only enhance empowerment, but also to facilitate for graduation pathways. […]
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MINISTER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES ADDRESSES CHILDREN’S PARLIAMENT
The Minister of Community Development and Social Services Ms. Doreen Mwamba has today addressed the Children’s Parliament with an assurance of government’s support in uplifting their welfare in various sectors. The Children’s Parliament which was held in commemoration of World Children’s Day, accorded children from across the country a parliamentary feel of what goes on […]
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REGIONAL PRESIDENTS NODS CHILDREN’S CALL TO ACTION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR RIGHTS
Children from across the Southern African region have received a presidential nod to their “call to action” on various issues affecting them during the commemoration of the 2024 World Children’s Day in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Under the theme: “Educate and Skill the African Child for Posterity”, children from Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, […]
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MINISTERIAL SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER, THE WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, AND THE GIFTS AND BENEFITS POLICY LAUNCHED
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has launched a Service Delivery Charter, the Whistleblower Policy and The Gifts and Benefits Policy which outline the Ministry’s commitment to providing high-quality services to its stakeholders. The three policy documents are a clear roadmap and benchmarks, performance, and intended interventions and expectations from the public. The […]
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ZAMBIA JOINS 14 MEMBER STATES IN THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY
Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services confirms Zambia’s commitment to the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty ahead of the G20 Summit taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The commitment was brought to light during a media briefing presented by the Honourable Minister of Community Development and Social Mrs. Doreen […]
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