100,000 FSP FARMERS RECEIVE INSURANCE PAYOUTS

Government, through the Zambia State Insurance Corporation (ZSIC), has facilitated insurance payouts to 100,000 Food Security Pack (FSP) farmers whose crops failed due to severe climate-related shocks. The 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 farming seasons experienced extreme weather conditions that negatively affected crop yields in many parts of the country, including Mumbwa District. Fortunately, 100,000 FSP beneficiary […]

STAKEHOLDERS PLAN SOCIAL INTERACTION DAY

The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) is considering holding a Social Interaction Day with government and other key stakeholders to enhance dialogue around human development and inclusive governance. The proposed event is envisioned as a platform to deliberate on issues related to governance, gender equality, and social inclusion, with the goal of fostering collaboration […]

CHIKUMBI CHILDREN’S HOME OF SAFETY TO TRANSFORM INTO NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, through the Department of Child Development, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening child protection systems and preventing children from being drawn into crime, exploitation, or street life. Speaking during the Child Justice Week 2025 Sensitization Soccer Tournament organized by the Child Justice Forum, held at Chikumbi, Director […]

GOVERNMENT DEVELOPS STANDARDIZED OPERATING GUIDELINES FOR CHILD APPROVED CENTRES

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services through the Department of Social Welfare, has concluded a workshop in Mumbwa District which was aimed at developing standardised operating guidelines for Child Approved Centres across the country. The workshop brought together Provincial, District Social Welfare Officers, Managers from Nakambala and Insakwe Child Approved Centres, representatives from […]

GOVERNMENT ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS TO DISCUSS USE OF SOCIAL PROTECTION TO END CHILD MARRIAGE

Stakeholders have met to discuss strategies to effectively tackle child marriages as well as promote the rights and wellbeing of Zambia’s children using various forms of social protection. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami who officially opened the workshop, acknowledged that child marriages remain one of the most pressing […]

OVER 1,200 COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEERS UNDERGO TRAINING UNDER GEWEL 2 PROJECT

Over 1,200 Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) across the country have undergone training in various life and business skills under the Supporting Women’s Livelihoods for Climate-Smart Productive Inclusion (SWL) initiative, implemented through the Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods (GEWEL) 2 Project. The life skills training include, sexual and reproductive health as well as financial literacy […]

The government has called on women to become role models within their communities, while fostering stronger networks as they innovate, lead, and inspire. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Angela Kawandami, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for enterprise development through inclusive policies and programmes that […]

GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE IN ZAMBIA

Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting children and safeguarding the future of girls by ending child marriage. Speaking at the joint launch of two landmark reports by Plan International and UNICEF focused on ending child marriage, Ms. Mwamba described the country’s prevalence of child marriage […]

MCDSS GRADUATES 285 STUDENTS IN VARIOUS LIFE CHANGING SKILLS

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has successfully graduated 285 students in various skills in Southern Province. The graduates, comprising 228 are from three skills training centres namely, Monze, Munyumbwe, and Ngwenya while 57 are under Monze Community Development College. The 228 graduates have acquired various skills in Home Management and Catering, Bricklaying […]

GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO AFFAIRS OF OLDER PERSONS

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of older persons by ensuring they live dignified, active, and fulfilling lives. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami, made this commitment when she launched the 2025 International Day of Older Persons under the global theme: “Older Persons: Driving Local and […]