MCDSS COMMEMORATES 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This year’s campaign was launched in Kitwe by the Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, who was represented by the Minister of Lands, Hon. Sylvia Masebo. The annual event, observed […]
Read MoreZAMBIA PARTICIPATES IN 2025 SAEMAUL UNDONG INVITATIONAL TRAINING IN KOREA
A Zambian delegation is taking part in the 2025 Saemaul Undong Invitational Training Programme for Ethiopia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, currently underway in the Republic of Korea. The training, hosted by the Institute for International Development Cooperation (IIDC) at Yeungnam University in partnership with Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety, focuses on strengthening rural development […]
Read MoreGOVT HANDS OVER 50 NEWLY BUILT HOUSES TO SOCIAL CASH TRANSFER BENEFICIARIES IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE
Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has handed over fifty (50) housing units to the poor and vulnerable households in Namwala, Sinazongwe, Pemba and Gwembe Districts in Southern Province, under the Social Housing Project. The Social Housing Project Phase One […]
Read MoreMCDSS LAUNCHES THREE DIGITAL STRATEGIC GUIDELINES TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has today launched three strategic digital guidelines aimed at enhancing service delivery through innovation and inclusion. The documents, namely, the Ministerial Digital Strategy, the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Guidelines, and the ICT Security Guidelines, recognize the importance of effective service delivery in the context of ongoing […]
Read MoreOVER 60,000 SOCIAL CASH TRANSFER BENEFICIARIES ENROLLED UNDER NHIMA
More than 60,000 Social Cash Transfer (SCT) beneficiaries have been successfully enrolled under the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), granting vulnerable households access to essential healthcare services. This milestone, made possible with support from the Global Fund, marks a major step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage and enhancing resilience by ensuring that the elderly, […]
Read MoreZAMBIA, BRAZIL STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON POVERTY REDUCTION AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
Zambia and Brazil have committed to deepening bilateral cooperation in the areas of social protection, poverty reduction, and inclusive development under the framework of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. During a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) in Doha, Minister of Community Development and […]
Read MoreUK COMMITS £38.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT ZAMBIA’S SOCIAL PROTECTION AND POVERTY REDUCTION EFFORTS
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed a new commitment of £38.5 million (K1.1 billion) over the next six years to support Zambia’s social protection and system strengthening efforts. UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Minister Mr. Chris Elmore, MP, made the commitment during a bilateral meeting with the Minister […]
Read MoreZAMBIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL EFFORTS AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation in the fight against hunger and poverty, emphasizing the need to align global partnerships with national priorities. Speaking during the Global Alliance Leaders Meeting on the sidelines of the Second World Summit on Social Development in Qatar, Minister of Community Development and Social Services Ms. Doreen Mwamba […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT PLACES INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AS KEY TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to translating infrastructure development into tangible benefits for community empowerment. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms. Beatrice Chilomo, has observed that infrastructure such as roads, railways, and ports are important, but only as transformative as the opportunities they create for the people who live along […]
Read MoreWORLD BANK HAILS GOVERNMENT’S SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES
Visiting World Bank Managing Director, Ms. Anna Bjerde, has commended the Government of Zambia for the successful implementation of various social protection programmes aimed at uplifting the lives of vulnerable citizens. Speaking during her interaction with Social Cash Transfer and GEWEL beneficiaries in Chongwe, Ms. Bjerde applauded the beneficiaries for their determination to transform their […]
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