GOVERNMENT COMMENCES JULY-AUGUST SCT PAYMENTS
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has commenced the July-August payments of the Social Cash Transfer (SCT). Minister Doreen Mwamba monitored the digital payments during a meeting with social protection programme beneficiaries in Kalomo District. The Minister highlighted the efficiency brought about by digitising the payment systems, stating that payments are now made […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT HANDS OVER WHEELCHAIRS TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE
Government has today handed over wheelchairs in Choma’s Mbabala area of Southern Province, as part of its continued effort to enhance mobility and promote inclusiveness for persons with disabilities across the country. The wheelchairs, which will be distributed across various districts, form part of the 900 that Government recently secured and delivered to the Zambia […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT SEEKS SUPPORT OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN BENEFICIARY IDENTIFICATION
Government has emphasized the crucial role of traditional leaders in identifying beneficiaries for various social protection programmes. Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, noted that traditional leaders remain an important link in community mobilization and beneficiary identification, which ultimately promotes the welfare of citizens. Speaking when she paid a courtesy call […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT DEFERS NGO BILL
The Minister of Community Development and Social Services Ms. Doreen Mwamba has announced the deferment of the NGO Bill to allow for further stakeholder consultations and refinement of the legislation. Ms. Mwamba made the announcement during a stakeholders meeting with various Civil Society and Non Governmental Organization (NGO) representatives at the Ministry Headquarters. The Minister […]
Read MoreMCDSS COMMITS TO UPHOLDING DATA PROTECTION ACT FOR ENHANCED SERVICE DELIVERY
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure full compliance of the Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021, aimed at strengthening public trust and improving service delivery. Speaking during a Data Protection Act orientation meeting, Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami emphasized the importance of responsibly managing both employee […]
Read MoreIMPACT OF SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES EXCITES CHIEF KAFWIMBI
Senior Chief Kafwimbi of the Winamwanga people in Isoka has testified that the various social protection programmes being implemented by the Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services have been instrumental in transforming lives. The traditional leader noted that people’s welfare has visibly improved due to increased financial support received from initiatives […]
Read MoreMINISTER OUTLINES SOCIAL PROTECTION SUCCESSES
Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, has highlighted the significant progress her Ministry has achieved over the past four years. Speaking during a live appearance on Radio Mano in Kasama, Ms. Mwamba said the Ministry has recorded tremendous achievements across all its departments, namely Social Welfare, Child Development, Community Development, and […]
Read MoreMCDSS COMMENDS DONATION OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES TO ZAPD
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has commended the second phase of a donation of 200 assorted assistive devices by Joni and Friends and Kabwata Baptist Church to the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) in Lusaka. The life-changing donation, made in partnership with Shoprite, aims to restore mobility and create new […]
Read MoreMCDSS HANDS OVER K1.3 MILLION WORTH OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TO ISOKA FSP BENEFICIARIES
The Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has handed over agricultural equipment and livestock worth K1.3 million to Food Security Pack (FSP) beneficiaries in Isoka District. Officiating at the handover ceremony, the Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, said the equipment is aimed at promoting agricultural mechanization […]
Read MoreWORLD BANK IMPRESSED WITH IMPACT OF ECT AND SCT OUTCOMES
The World Bank has expressed strong satisfaction with the implementation and outcomes of the recently concluded Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) programme. World Bank Country Senior Social Protection Specialist, Ms. Nadia Salim , said the impact of the ECT has been clearly felt on the ground, citing testimonies from beneficiaries encountered during the World Bank mission. […]
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