GOVERNMENT RECEIVES OVER K108 MILLION INSURANCE PAYOUT FOR FARMERS
The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, has received a total of One Hundred Eight Million, One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand, Four Hundred and Twenty-Three Kwacha (K108,125,423.00) as an insurance payout from ZSIC General Insurance Limited. The payout is intended to assist 63,270 vulnerable but viable farmers under the […]
Read MoreMAZABUKA IN OVER K662,000 AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT BOOST
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has once again handed over agricultural equipment worth over K662,000 to 13 Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs) under the Food Security Pack (FSP) programme. The assortment of equipment among them, oil expellers, maize shellers, an incubator, peanut butter machines, and hammer mills were procured using recoveries from […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT HANDS OVER AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TO CHINGOLA DISTRICT WORTH OVER 860,000 KWACHA
Governnment under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has handed over agricultural equipment to Chingola Food Security Pack (FSP) beneficiaries worth over K860,000 The event marked the handover of four hammer mills, fertilizer and seed from FSP recoveries to Muchinshi and Mutenda communities aimed at enhancing socio-economic sustainability and food security. Commerce Trade […]
Read MoreMINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES HANDS OVER 12 NEW HOUSES TO VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN SERENJE DISTRICT
Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has handed over 12 newly constructed houses to persons with disabilities and senior citizens of Serenje district. The houses, are part of a larger provincial allocation of 50 housing units spread across four districts namely Luano, Serenje, Mkushi, and Ngabwe, to provide decent houses for […]
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CABINET APPROVES NATIONAL POLICY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Cabinet has approved the National Policy for Persons with Disabilities which aims to enhance the welfare of Persons with Disabilities in the Country. The decision was arrived at during the 3rd Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday 11th February, 2025 chaired by the Head of State Mr. Hakainde Hichilema. The policy on persons with Disabilities […]
Read MoreSTAKEHOLDERS EVALUATE IMPACT OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD), a quasi-government institution under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services together with the American based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are impressed with the impact of various assistive devices on persons with disabilities across the country. This follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Read MoreOVER 300,000 SCT BENEFICIARIES RECEIVE FUNDS
The Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, has over the past week disbursed Social Cash Transfer (SCT) funds to over 300,000 beneficiary households across the country through various Payment Service Providers (PSPs). This follows the release of the final K355 million by the Ministry of Finance, enabling the Ministry of Community […]
Read MoreZAMBIA TAPS IN EU EXPERTISE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Government says Zambia is eager to leverage European Union (EU) expertise and technology to develop sustainable energy solutions that contribute to the country’s green transition and development. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Mr Mario Nava, Director General – Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion at the EU in New York, on the sidelines of the […]
Read MoreZAMBIA REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO UN’S 2030 AGENDA ON REDUCING HUNGER THROUGH ROBUST SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
Zambia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the principles enshrined in the Copenhagen declaration and the programme of action, to guide its social development efforts. Leading the Zambian delegation at the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63), at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services […]
Read MoreILO EAGER TO EMPOWER VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with government to improve the welfare of vulnerable populations in the country. ILO Project Manager, Mr. Jean-Luis Lambeau has since disclosed that the organization will introduce a global accelerator initiative aimed at stimulating economic growth and creating jobs, particularly for vulnerable populations. This came […]
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