ZAMBIA AND THE UK FORGE COLLABORATION ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
The Zambian government and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the area of human development, with a particular focus on building a resilient and sustainable social protection system. This came to light during a courtesy call between the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami, […]
Read MoreZAMBIA SHINES AT THE 2025 GLOBAL SAEMAUL UNDONG MINISTERIAL AND LEADERSHIP FORUM
Zambia has earned international recognition as a transformative model in community development through the Saemaul Undong initiative. At the ongoing 2025 Global Saemaul Ministerial Meeting and the Global Saemaul Leadership Forum, Zambia showcased its commitment to community-led development while contributing to the attainment of global development goals. The forum has brought together Saemaul cooperative nations […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT LAUNCHES KEY NATIONAL DISABILITY REPORTS
Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services with support from various Cooporating Partners has launched three key National Disability Reports aimed at improving the welfare of persons with disabilities. The three documents launched include the Study Report on Albinism and Rights in Zambia, the Country Report on the Situation Analysis of the […]
Read MoreZAMBIA CHAMPIONS FAMILY-BASED CHILD CARE AT GLOBAL SUMMIT
Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, has called for renewed commitment to family-based child care. Addressing delegates at the Care for Children Global Summit held at the Langham, in London yesterday Ms. Mwamba emphasised that Zambia regards the family as the cornerstone of cultural identity, moral values, and community resilience. […]
Read MorePRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA PLEDGES SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE SOCIAL PROTECTION
President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to building a resilient and sustainable social protection system that leaves no one behind. Speaking during the official opening of the 5th Session of the 13th National Assembly, President Hichilema highlighted progress in expanding key programmes such as the Social Cash Transfer, Food Security Pack (FSP), and […]
Read MorePERMANENT SECRETARY FAMILIARIZES WITH SAEMAUL UNDONG PROJECTS
Newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Beatrice Chilomo, has undertaken a familiarization tour of South Korea–supported Saemaul Undong projects in Kafue and Chikankata Districts. The tour comes ahead of her official trip to South Korea next week, where she is expected to attend a high-level meeting on […]
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SWL EMPOWERS WOMEN IN MASAITI WITH OVER K274,000 VILLAGE BANKING SHARE-OUT
Kasabwa Savings Group in Masaiti District has successfully shared out over K274,000 in savings under the Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods (GEWEL) Supporting Women’s Livelihoods (SWL) programme. The share-out ceremony was witnessed by the British High Commissioner to Zambia, Rebecca Terzeon who commended the initiative for transforming the lives of women […]
Read MoreUK GOVERNMENT COMMENDS ZAMBIA FOR RESILIENT AND EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The British High Commissioner to Zambia, Ms. Rebecca Terzeon, has commended the Zambian Government for its resilience and effectiveness in responding to the drought and other emergencies. Speaking when she paid a courtesy call on Copperbelt Minister, Mr. Elisha Matambo, Ms. Terzeon acknowledged the government’s commitment to supporting the poor and vulnerable through various social […]
Read MoreGOVERNMEMT DISCUSSES IMPROVED NETWORK CONNECTIVITY TO EASE DIGITAL PAYMENTS
The Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, this morning met with her counterpart from the Ministry of Technology and Science, Mr. Felix Mutati, to discuss ways of improving network connectivity in rural areas. This meeting follows concerns raised by Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries in rural areas about poor network connectivity, which […]
Read MoreGOVT LAUNCHES RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, has officially launched the Risk Management Policy aimed at providing a guiding framework for identifying, assessing, responding to potential risks, and ensuring continuity of essential services to vulnerable citizens even in times of disruptions. Speaking when she launched the Policy document this morning, Ms. Mwamba […]
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