MCDSS HOLDS NGO-RIMS TRAINING
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services is conducting a training on the NGO Registration and Information Management System (NGO-RIMS), a digital platform designed to modernise and streamline the registration, coordination, and regulation of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the country. Speaking when she officially opened the training, Permanent Secretary Ms. Beatrice Chilomo emphasised the […]
Read MorePRESIDENT HICHILEMA REITERATES COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE SOCIAL PROTECTION
Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated government’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our society. In his parliamentary address today, the President emphasized that human dignity, equity, and social justice cannot be attained without strong and inclusive social protection interventions. The Head of State cited significant progress recorded by the Ministry of […]
Read MoreGOVT UNVEILS NEW BOARDS FOR DISABILITY INSTITUTIONS
The Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba has unveiled new Boards of Management for the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) and the National Trust Fund for Persons with Disabilities (NTFPD). Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, the Minister described the development as a significant milestone aimed at strengthening governance, oversight […]
Read MoreGOVT COMMITS TO INTERGRATE CLIMATE ACTION INTO SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMING
Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to integrating climate action into social protection programmes. Speaking during the launch of a pilot micro-filling station in Lusaka’s Kanyama Township and the handover of gas stoves and cylinders to 200 Social Cash Transfer beneficiary households identified by her Ministry, Ms. […]
Read MoreZAMBIA AND JAPAN SIGN KAZUNGULA BOREHOLE GRANT
Government through the Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Mrs Doreen Mwamba, has expressed gratitude to the Japanese Government for its continued support towards Zambia’s socio-economic development. Ms. Mwamba was speaking when she officiated at the signing ceremony of a grant contract between the Embassy of Japan in Zambia and the Youth Development Organisation […]
Read MoreUNITED NATIONS COMMENDS ZAMBIA FOR STRONG LEADERSHIP IN PROTECTING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
The United Nations has commended Zambia for its unwavering leadership, strong partnerships, and sustained commitment to advancing and protecting the rights of children. Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children, Dr. Najat Malla, praised Zambia’s progress during an engagement with Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT ISSUES WARNING OVER FAKE SCT BENEFICIARY MESSAGES
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) has noted with serious concern the increase in fake and misleading messages being sent to Social Cash Transfer (SCT) beneficiaries. These messages falsely claim that SCT payments have been made and are intended to steal personal information and money from unsuspecting beneficiaries. The Ministry wishes to […]
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