ZAMBIA AND MOZAMBIQUE CONFER ON CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE
Zambia has expressed sympathy with Mozambique following the devastating effects of Cyclone Chido, which claimed lives and caused widespread destruction, with a call for a unified approach to combat climate change. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami, has highlighted the adverse impacts of climate change and stressed the importance […]
Read MoreSIKONGO DCDO HIGHLIGHTS WOMEN’S ECONOMIC RESILIENCE AMID DROUGHT THROUGH SWL PROGRAMME
Sikongo District, one of the hardest-hit areas in Zambia by the 2023/2024 drought, has seen increased economic resilience among households benefiting from the Supporting Women’s Livelihoods (SWL) programme. Acting District Community Development Officer Lishomwa Imasiku, praised the programme for enabling women in the district to better cope with the crisis. Mr. Imasiku said through the […]
Read MoreZAMBIA, UK TOASTS 60 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP
Zambia and the United Kingdom have toasted 60 years of special partnership with a pledge to chart a course towards sustainable development in various socioeconomic sectors. Speaking at the reception to mark 60 years of fruitful bilateral relations between Zambia and the United Kingdom, Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba […]
Read MoreUK MINISTER FOR DEVELOPMENT HAPPY WITH ZAMBIA’S SOCIAL PROTECTION SECTOR
Visiting UK Minister for Development at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Ms. Anneliese Dodds is happy with the positive impact of the various social protection programmes being implemented in the country. During a field visit in Chongwe, Ms. Dodds accompanied by British High Commissioner, Mr Sam Waldock and Ministry of Community Development and Permanent […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT AND UNICEF STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION ON CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS
The government and UNICEF have met to review and discuss child protection issues, with a collective resolve to prioritize investments in more solid and integrated child protection systems. Speaking during the GRZ/UNICEF child protection annual review and planning meeting, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami said Zambia pledges to […]
Read MoreUNZA STUDENT RELIES ON MOTHER’S SWL PROGRAMME SUCCESS FOR SUPPORT
Mundanda Kamwi, a 21-year-old second-year Pharmacy student at the University of Zambia from Kalabo District, is entirely dependent on his mother, Ngambo Mukonda, for his upkeep while studying. Ngambo is a beneficiary of the Supporting Women’s Livelihood (SWL), a component of the World Bank funded GEWEL Project which has played a crucial role in transforming […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT HONOURS VOLUNTEERS
Government has honoured volunteers across the country for their tireless efforts in contributing to human development in various sectors. Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba has acknowledged the contributions of volunteers in driving change, especially in times of crisis. She has admitted that government alone cannot achieve socio-economic development without the […]
Read MoreMINISTRY PUSHES FOR DIGITALIZATION TO IMPROVE SOCIAL PROTECTION SERVICES
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Angela Kawandami says the ministry is expediting efforts to digitalize its systems to ensure the efficient delivery of social protection services to vulnerable people. Ms. Kawandami emphasized that digital platforms have been implemented to streamline financial management and address payment challenges faced by the Ministry […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AS TOOL FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, has reiterated its commitment to promoting skills development as a key strategy to combat poverty, reduce unemployment, and enhance human development. The assurance was made during the 4th graduation ceremony at the Catholic-run Mother Marrieta Community Training Institute in Lusaka, where 97 students graduated […]
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