Lusaka City Council

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(for immediate release)

24th November, 2023

OFFICIAL GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR AN ABLUTION BLOCK AT MUMUNI PRIMARY SCHOOL

Construction works of an Ablution block with flushable toilets at Mumuni Primary School have commenced.

The project which is being implemented under the 2022 Constituency Development Fund- CDF under the capital project is being constructed at total cost of k880,000.

Speaking at the event, Lusaka Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe this project is in line with the presidential directive to ensure that all public facilities have improved sanitary conditions which include flushable toilets and running water round the clock.

Hon. Haimbe said once completed, the facility with provide learners with the decency of using facilities that are up to standard and befitting of our children in Lusaka Central Constituency.

He said this will in turn help curb health risks such as waterborne diseases that can be quite detrimental to the wellbeing of our learners if left unchecked.

Meanwhile, the MP also announced that in addition to the ablution block, Mumuni primary school will also receive 250 desks from the 4500 desks that have been procured for distribution to schools across constituencies.

The honourable added that despite the economic and social dynamics in Lusaka Central Constituency, his wish is to see an equitable distribution when it comes to basic needs such as running water and improved sanitary conditions.

He therefore called on all well meaning citizens, the cooperate world and various stakeholders to come to the table and have the much needed discussion because it must be a concerted effort approach.

Hon. Haimbe urged the end users of various facilities that are being put up including this ablution block to use and guard them jealously.

Issues by:
Bupe Kabuswe
Public Relations Officer.

Pictures by:
Jule Chombera

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

24th November 2023

𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄

The Mayor of Lusaka, Her Worship, Ms. Chilando Chitangala has called for concerted efforts from Civic Leaders and stakeholders towards achieving positive results on climate change.

Speaking during the Commemoration of Stocktake 4 Climate Emergency held in partnership between Lusaka City Council and ICLEI in Lusaka this afternoon, Ms. Chitangala urged Civic leaders to be involved in community action starting from ground level in all communities.

The Mayor who was the guest of honour, said her administration is committed to participating in COOP28 Global to combat Climate change.

“The Stocktake 4 Climate Emergency offers us the chance and opportunity to link our District plans to the National Climate Adaption Plan that was recently launched by the Ministry of Green Economy which sufficiently addresses the adoption of finance and justice which is on track with implementation,” explained the Mayor.

Ms. Chitangala also indicated that she was delighted that the Government has increased the National Budget Allocation for Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for 2024 to k30.6 million which demonstrates the Government's commitment to alleviating housing poverty, uplifting the living standards of the majority of Zambians and financing a sustainable urban future.

She disclosed Lusaka City is among the 13 cities and regions that have been selected as recipients of the Global South Fund provided by ICLEI to host this event which serves as a local-level contribution towards the first Global Stocktake led by the United Nations Climate change.

The Mayor further said it is important for cities to invest in sustainable developer strategies that benefit all residents in cities, adding that for this to happen, there is need for everyone’s input regardless of their status in society.

She stated that Climate change has significantly affected the world, and Global warming is increasing day by day, hence the need for all citizens to take responsibility and implement some of the mitigation measures to help avoid being subjected to the pattern of climate change issues.

Also in attendance were the Deputy Mayor of Lusaka, Her Honour, Ms. Ketty Nanyangwe and various Councillors from all wards.

Issued by:
Dorothy Phiri
Public Relations Officer

Pictures by:
Bwalya Kalimanshi

The Zambia Chinese Association president Mr. Zhang Jian today paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of the Greater City of Lusaka, Her Worship, Ms. Chilando Chitangala.

Mr. Jian's visit was centred on discussions around the Twinning Cities programme between Lusaka City and the City of Nan Chang in China.

The programme is aimed at fostering and building good cooperation and friendship between the two countries and cities respectively.

Further, the program will thrive to share development ideologies and experience exchanges between the two cities.

Mr. Jian also disclosed that his association will maintain the road that is off Great East Road, passing by the outpatient to the Chinese Doctors' residents at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital and plant 1000 trees and flowers along the same road.

He said the association will write to Lusaka City Council requesting them to name the road as "the China-Zambia Friendship Road as a way to enhance and cement the already existing ties between the two countries.

And Ms. Chitangala assured Mr. Jian of the council's commitment towards the collaboration between the two cities to enhance development and bilateral ties.

She welcomed the twinning cities programme, saying it will go a long way in fostering ties and development between the two cities.

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

23rd November, 2023

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐃𝐅 𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒

Thirty-one (31) Clubs and Cooperatives in Lusaka Central Constituency have received loans worth Two Million, Nine Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty Kwacha (K2, 957,750.00) from the 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

The loans are intended to assist the recipients in launching and expanding their businesses, allowing them to further contribute to the growth and development of their communities.

Addressing the beneficiaries, Lusaka Central Member of Parliament, Mulambo Haimbe, represented by CDF Chairperson Mr. Zack Zimba, urged the recipients to make sure that they use the money wisely to benefit from it.

Honourable Haimbe also wished them success in their businesses and encouraged them to repay the loans they had acquired.

The MP, however, highlighted the importance of the loans component in the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) as the most attractive and sensitive, yet the smallest section that needs to be increased to benefit more people.

Councillors from the constituency congratulated the recipients and advised them to work hard in running their businesses to allow themselves to benefit from the funds and pay back the loans.

Meanwhile, one of the benefiting groups' representatives, Abigail Valeta applauded the government for providing the CDF loan component, saying it will go a long way in expanding and improving their businesses and lives respectively.

Ms. Valeta also urged fellow recipients to ensure paying back the loans to help the government continue providing various services to communities.

Issued by:
Nyambe Bulumba
Public Relations Officer

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

23rd November, 2023

𝐂𝐃𝐅 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋

The Lusaka City Council - LCC is making frantic efforts to provide more accessible mortuary services to the residents of Matero Constituency by constructing a mortuary facility at Matero Level One Hospital.

The contract sum of the project is Four Hundred Seventeen thousand, Nine hundred ninety-five Kwacha, Seventy-five ngwee (K417, 995.75) and is being funded by the Constituency Development Fund – CDF 2022 allocation for Matero Constituency with a view to reduce the distance residents travel to access such services.

The construction of this facility will ease the burden on the residents of Matero as it will improve the situation and make it easier for everyone to access the necessary services.

The mortuary facility whose completion rate stands at 55% was started on 14th July 2023 and is likely to be completed on 18th December 2023.

The Local Authority is committed to ensuring that the contractor completes the works according to the agreed schedule so that residents can quickly have access to the services.

We urge all residents of Matero to take ownership of the facility and protect it from vandals to ensure the facility remains intact for the benefit of both current and future generations.

Mofan Supplies Limited was engaged by the Local Authority to carry out the construction works and has committed to complete the project as per the contract schedule.

Issued by:
Nyambe Bulumba
Public Relations Officer

Lake Road PTA School Grade three (3) pupils today paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of Lusaka, Her Worship, Ms. Chilando Chitangala.

The pupils were on an education tour to familiarise themselves with governance matters and affairs of the Local Authority.

The Mayor and councillors were on hand to welcome the school management and the pupils.

Ms. Chitangala urged the pupils to concentrate on their education as it opens windows of opportunities in life.

Councillors also took time to explain the roles of Civic Leaders in their communities.

Pupils were given time to ask the Mayor, Councillors and council management questions bordering on what they needed to understand.

School management expressed gratitude for the gesture they received from the Mayor and her team.

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For immediate Release)

21st November, 2023

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐂𝐃𝐅

Before the Borehole near Kabwata Hostels is commissioned and handed over to the Local Authority by the contractor, the residents of Kabwata living within the proximity of the facility have informally commissioned it due to erratic supply of water in the area.

The residents made a submission to the Ward Development Committee (WDC) to drill a Borehole near the Hostels so as to address the water supply challenges the people were facing.

The Borehole at the Hostels was drilled under the contract of drilling of two Hand Pump Boreholes and Solar-powered Borehole at a total contract sum of Two Hundred and Seven Thousand (ZMW) - K 207 000.

During the monitoring of Constituency Development Fund-CDF projects by Lusaka City Council Engineering Department, it was discovered that the Boreholes drilled under the mentioned contract were already being used to supply water to the residents before being commissioned because of the high demand for clean and safe water in the area.

The drilling of the Boreholes at Kabwata Hostels and in Kamulanga area of Kamwala South under the 2022 CDF projects is meant for the Local Authority to quickly respond to the needs of the people by reducing the risk of them drinking and using unclean water from uncertified Wells.

The Local Authority will continue to take the health of its residents as a priority through providing public facilities such as Boreholes for people to have access to clean and safe water.

Issued by:
Chola Mwamba
Public Relations Manager

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

20th November, 2023

𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒

The South African High Commission in Zambia has disclosed that it is in talks with the Zambian government on that country’s intention to exhume and repatriate the remains of some struggle icons buried in Zambia.

Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Her Worship, the Mayor of Lusaka, Ms. Chilando Chitangala this afternoon, South African High Commissioner to Zambia GN Twala has implored the Zambian councils to help in providing information that would lead to the speedy implementation of the repatriation exercise.

Mr. Twala said this undertaking is meant to preserve South Africa’s political history as well as cement ties with neighbouring countries like Zambia that played a pivotal role during the apartheid era.

He also said the possibility of marking the graves of the heroes instead of repatriation may be considered by the team on the mission, depending on the information available.

He said his team plans to visit all the cemeteries that have information related to the remains to be exhumed and repatriated.

The High Commissioner's team included forensic archaeologists who will assist in gathering crucial information regarding the operation.

And Lusaka Mayor, Her Worship, Ms. Chilando Chitangala has assured the delegation that the council will provide assistance towards conducting the exercise.

Ms. Chitangala has also expressed her desire for the Commissioner's office to erect monuments of South African freedom heroes, in order to educate and inspire younger generations.

Issued by:
Nyambe Bulumba
Public Relations Officer

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For immediate Release)

20th November, 2023

𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐍J𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋

The newly Constructed ablution block at Chilenje General Hospital funded through the Constituency Development Fund-CDF of 2021-2022 is meant to respond to the residents' desires of priotising the differently-abled people when implementing CDF projects.

The ablution is a 1×3 comprising male and female sanitary accommodation as well as one ablution specifically designed for the physically challenged people.

The ablution block was constructed at a cost of Three Hundred Ninety Two Thousand, Nine Hundred Sixty Nine Kwacha, Eighty Ngwee (ZWM)- K392, 969.80.

The ablution block was done to improve the hygiene levels at the premises as hospitals are places that have high prevalence of spread of diseases through the use of ablutions if they are not adequate to cater for a huge population.

Using the same CDF, a storage room has also been constructed next to the ablutions for purposes of storing cleaning materials for the toilets.

Clean and running water remains a requirement for all the public ablutions in the City as it is the best way of curbing some of the dieseases that are contracted through the use of unclean toilets such as fungal infections.

Furthermore, the new sanitary accommodation at the premises provide an inclusive facility for the differently-abled patients and nursing parents and this will ease their burden of using toilets that are not user friendly to them.

Additionally, the hospital is currently paving some parts of its premises using CDF funds allocated to improve the appearance of the hospital.

Lusaka City Council has continued to monitor CDF projects through its engineering department to ensure that all the constructions happening in the City with regards to CDF, are done within the stipulated timeframes and standards.

Issued by:
Chola Mwamba
Public Relations Manager

Pictures by: Bwalya Kalimanshi

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For immediate Release)

20th November, 2023

𝐋𝐂𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐍𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐃𝐅

The Lusaka City Council- LCC has commenced the registration of Clubs in its effort to ease the process of grassroot participation in accessing the Constituency Development Fund - CDF through its Loans and Grants facility.

The Council begun the exercise on 29th September, 2023 and has since registered 256 Clubs which is a clear indication that the residents needed this service to be active from the Local Authority.

The Council is mandated by the Local Government Act NO. 2 of 2019 to register Clubs and monitor their performance towards their contribution to the social- economic activities of their jurisdiction.

Residents should take note that recognition of a Club under the registration of the Council can only be met if the group members meet the following requirements:

The group must pay a fee of K280 to the Council and shall be composed of members not less than ten (10) and not more than thirty five (35) and members must be holder of National Registration Cards (NRCs).

Furthermore, the Club should have an executive and three sets of minutes for their previous meetings.

The Local Authority is gratified with the the response made so far by residents towards the registration of Clubs and we have since urged the newly registered Clubs to apply for CDF Loans and Grants.

The Council would also like to encourage women and youths to actively participate in the formation and registration of Clubs as this is the great opportunity, deliberately created by the Central Government to improve people's wellbeing.

The Local Authority will remain committed to registering Clubs that are aligned with the needs, aspirations and capacities of the group members.

Issued by
Chola Mwamba
Public Relations Manager

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

18th November 2023

𝐋𝐂𝐂 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟒 𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒

Twenty-four (24) unclaimed bodies have been buried by the Lusaka City Council - LCC at its established Chingwere Cemetery.

As by Law, LCC published a notice in the press about its intention to bury the bodies after receiving a request from the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).

This was done by the provisions of Section 16 (2), Paragraph 7, Sub-paragraph b of the First Schedule of the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019 of the Laws of Zambia.

The unclaimed bodies had been laying in the UTH mortuary for some time, causing an unpleasant atmosphere at the mortuary, contrary to the Public Health Act Cap 295 of the Laws of Zambia.

The bodies also caused congestion in the mortuary hence the need to have them buried.

By the law, 14 days were provided in the notice for members of the general public to claim or identify any of the bodies and conduct burial.

At the expiry of the assigned period, no claim was made to any of the bodies hence the action by the council to bury them.

Members of the public are urged to always come forward to claim or identify any of the bodies whenever such a notice is published in the press.

This is the third time this year (2023) that the Council has buried unclaimed bodies, bringing the total number of unclaimed bodies buried to 76 so far.

Issued by:
Nyambe Bulumba
Public Relations Officer

Her Worship the Mayor of Lusaka Ms. Chilando Chitangala this morning joined the Zambia National Women's Lobby Group members for an Initiative Fundraising Breakfast at Asmara Hotel, Lusaka.

Speaking during the event, The Mayor said, Women's Organisations must be brave enough to stand up for women who are unfairly treated by authorities for merely performing their duties as manadated by the law.

She said it is important to ensure that women are treated fairly when matters of performance arise and numbers alone are not enough to maximise the contribution of Women in leadership to National Development.

She further commended all the Women that turned up in numbers to support the Fundraising event.

Ms. Chitangala added that issues of Gender are at the core of people's interactions with Society, saying everyone needs to get involved.

She noted that achieving gender equality is possible if everyone were to take full responsibility.

President of the Republic of Zambia Mr. Hakainde Hichilema today handed over 156 police vehicles to all 156 Constituencies across the country procured under the Constituency Development Fund - CDF.

Her Worship the Mayor of Lusaka, Ms. Chilando Chitangala was in attendance to witness the official handover at the Showgrounds in Lusaka.

Others present at the event were; the honourable Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Garry Nkombo, Minister of Defence Ambrose Lufuma, Lusaka province Minister Sheal Mulyata and Deputy Mayor of Lusaka Her Honour, Ms. Ketty Nanyangwe among others.

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

16th November, 2023

𝐋𝐂𝐂 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐙 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏

Early this morning, fire broke out at Young Phiroz General Dealers shop in Matero, which was promptly reported to Lusaka City Council.

The council received a call at exactly 07:04hrs regarding the incident, and the team of firefighters was dispatched immediately.

The firefighters reached the scene at around 07:10hrs and discovered that the fire had started in the early hours of the day. On arrival, they found the fire had already engulfed the shop building, but they were able to put it out.

Unfortunately, the inferno caused extensive damage to the shop's property and goods. An investigation into the cause of the fire has since been launched.

We commend Young Phiroz General Dealers for alerting the fire brigade, which allowed them to offer their services on time.

The Local Authority is committed to protecting the business community and the public from such incidents.

Issued by:
Nyambe Bulumba
Public Relations Officer

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

16th November 2023

𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

Lusaka Mayor, Her Worship, Ms. Chilando Chitangala says Lusaka is among the fastest growing cities in Africa due to rapid urbanisation and climate change.

Speaking in a speech read on her behalf by Independence Ward 17 Councillor Madyenkuku Mubotu, at the International Workshop on Gendered and Just Futures in Africa at Protea Hotel Arcades in Lusaka today, Ms. Chitangala said Africa is experiencing one of the highest levels of Urbanisation and climate change globally and Lusaka has not been spared.

The Mayor added that Lusaka city is growing at about 5% yearly and is projected to be a Mega City in the next few years due to peril-urban areas losing a lot of people to the city.

She has since recommended that the workshop be an annual event so as to accommodate more mayors and Researchers to be involved in rethinking Africa's urban future.

The City mother further called on the workshop stakeholders to focus on the status quo on gender and urban justice that prioritises gender equality.

She is of the view that stakeholders need to prioritise the use of evidence through knowledge, learning and collaboration to rethinking the future of African cities to combat the rate of change that is occurring in the urban sector.

Issued by:
Dorothy Phiri
Public Relations Officer

CDF UPDATE!

INSPECTION OF CDF PROJECTS UNDER KANYAMA CONSTITUENCY

Lusaka- 15th November, 2023

Lusaka City Council through its Engineering Department today inspected a number of projects being constructed under CDF in Kanyama Constituency.

The following are the projects inspected:

1. A wall fence at Makeni Villa Clinic, constructed by Macroworld Construction Limited at a total cost of K384,234, using the CDF allocation for 2022. The construction of the wall fence commenced on 16th August, 2023 and is set to be completed by 17th November, 2023.

2. The construction of Bonaventure Police Post by Avotech Enterprises Limited at a total cost of K845,057, using the CDF allocation for 2022. The construction of the Police Post commenced on 15th June, 2023 and is scheduled to be duly completed by 30th November, 2023. The current status stands at 75% completion.

3. Construction of phase 1 Maternity Wing at Linda Clinic Health Post in Munkolo ward. The contractor awarded was Keti Construction Limited. The Contractor has since set out and excavated the foundation trench.

4. Supply and delivery of 375 desks to various schools in Munkolo Ward valued at a total cost of K459,998 by Q-Line Import and Export Limited.



Issued by:
Kabaenda Makwele
Public Relations Officer

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

15th November, 2023

𝐂𝐃𝐅 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘

The Construction of Kamanga Police Post, Chainama Special School 1×3 Classroom block and Gripis Clinic which were launched in June this year have reached advanced construction stages.

Kamanga Police post which was valued at a total cost of K745, 652.41 is currently at 95% completion. All project works have been completed with only Zesco connection remaining and the project will be handed over to the community soon.

Meanwhile, Chainama Special School 1×3 classroom block which was valued at K1,219,906.75 is at 75% completion stage as construction works are currently ongoing and the contractor is on site to ensure everything is done.

Furthermore, Gripis Clinic which was valued at K745,224.00 is currently at 98% completion. All project works are done with only ZESCO connections left and the project will be handed over to the community.

Kamanga police post as well as Gripis Clinic are being constructed under the 2021 CDF whereas the Chinama Special School 1×3 classroom block is being constructed under the 2022 CDF allocation for Munali Constituency.

Lusaka City Council remains committed to ensuring that all projects are fully completed in the stipulated time and handed over to the communities.

These projects will help reduce the crime rates reported in Munali Constituency and also lessen the difficulties people face in accessing proper education and health care services.

We therefore urge the residents of Munali Constituency to jealously guard the projects for their benefit.

Issued by:
Bupe Kabuswe
Public Relations Officer

Independence Ward 17 Councillor, Madyenkuku Mubotu, today represented Her Worship, the Mayor of Lusaka, Ms. Chilando Chitangala at the 59th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Ties between the Republic of Zambia and the Russian Federation.

It was a grand event held at the Russian Embassy's Residence in Lusaka, commemorating the strong bond between the two nations.

Present among other dignitaries at the event was Lusaka Provence Minister, Honourable Sheal Mulyata.

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

14th November, 2023

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐒 O𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐒

The Lusaka City Council - LCC has noted with concern the rise in the number of people selling their merchandise and food items using Wheelbarrows in the Central Business District - CBD.

This has become a source of concern for the Local Authority as the trend among residents is worrying and has continued to contravene Public Health guidelines.

Selling of any merchandise including food items on Wheelbarrows is prohibited as it contravenes Regulation 45 of statutory instrument No. 12 of 2008, of the Local Government Act No. 2 of the Laws of Zambia.

The Council only permits people with approved Standing buildings and certified licenses to trade within the CBD.

The people selling food among other goods from wheelbarrows do not meet the public health conditions and guidelines to conduct such a business.

Further, trading from wheelbarrows is detrimental to traffic and people's safety as it leads to serious obstructions on the road, thereby, contributing to the increasing number of accidents.

We, therefore, would like to sternly warn all those trading using Wheelbarrows in the CBD to desist from doing so, failure to which the council will move in and seize their merchandise.

Meanwhile, the Council has apprehended 697 Street Vendors for conducting business in nondesignated places, following inspections conducted between 17th July and 9th November 2023.

Residents are further, urged to always engage the Local Authority and apply for available trading slots in markets to avoid facing consequences coming with street vending.

Issued by:
Bupe Kabuswe
Public Relations Officer