MCDSS AND CARITAS CZECH REPUBLIC DISCUSS AREAS OF COLLABORATION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms Angela Kawandami, today met a delegation from Caritas Czech Republic to explore potential areas of collaboration aimed at advancing human development in Zambia. Ms Kawandami commended Caritas Czech Republic for its contributions in the areas of health, social protection, gender-based violence prevention and response, […]
Read MoreMCDSS PILOTS NUTRITION SENSITIVE SCT
Since 2021, the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has been implementing a Nutrition-Sensitive Social Cash Transfer (SCT) pilot aimed at reducing malnutrition and stunting among children during their first 1,000 days of life. The first phase reached 12,500 households in Mpika, Kalabo, Mwinilunga and Chipata, […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT HANDS OVER K999,252 WORTH OF FARMING EQUIPMENT IN SENANGA
Government has handed over farming equipment valued at K999,252.01, acquired using recoveries from the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Food Security Pack (FSP) Programme, marking the first-ever investment of its kind in Senanga District. The equipment, which will benefit 12 Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs), comprises 13 two-piston diesel hammer mills, three solar pump sets, two two-wheel […]
Read MoreGOVT COMMITS TO STRENGTHENING SCT PROGRAMME FOLLOWING CORRUPTION RISK ASSESSMENT
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has reaffirmed its commitment to improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Programme following the launch of the 2025 Corruption Risks Assessment on the Implementation of the Social Cash Transfer Programme in Zambia. The assessment identified key risks, including delayed payments to beneficiaries, […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AS MCDSS PERMANENT SECRETARY VISITS WESTERN PROVINCE
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Beatrice Chilomo, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to implementing programmes that improve the welfare of citizens through sustainable community development and economic empowerment initiatives. Speaking during a courtesy call on Western Province Permanent Secretary, Mr. Simomo Akapelwa, in Mongu, Ms. Chilomo stated that Government […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING FAMILY-BASED CARE AT TOGETHER FOR ORPHANS CONFERENCE
Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening child protection and family-based care through enhanced collaboration with the Church, communities and Cooperating Partners. Speaking during the official opening of Day Two of the Together for Orphans Conference and Government Plenary, Ministry Permanent Secretary Ms Angela Kawandami emphasised […]
Read MoreMCDSS LEADS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO STRENGTHEN THE INTEGRITY OF THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, through the Department of the Registrar for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), successfully hosted a four-day National Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement Programme on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8. The engagement was held under the theme: “Strengthening Risk-Based Oversight, Compliance, and Collaboration to Protect the Integrity of […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS MWANSABOMBWE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICES BUILT USING FSP RECOVERIES
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has officially commissioned newly constructed District Community Development and Social Welfare offices and a multipurpose hall in Mwansabombwe District. Built at a cost of K1.89 million using recoveries from the Food Security Pack (FSP) Programme,the facility is expected to enhance service delivery and accelerate development in the […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT RELEASES K1.4 BILLION FOR MAY–JUNE 2026 SCT PAYMENTS
Government has released K1.4 billion for the May–June 2026 Social Cash Transfer (SCT) payment cycle. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami says this brings the total amount disbursed under the programme since January 2026 to K4.3 billion, against the K8.5 billion provided for in the 2026 National Budget and […]
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