chongwe constituency office

18/09/2025

GOVT EXTENDS STUDENT LOAN SCHEME TO LEVY MWANAWASA UNIVERSITY

BY: CHANDA MWANGO

Education Minister Douglas Syakalima has announced that Levy Mwanawasa Medical University has been added to the national student loan scheme, becoming the 10th public institution to benefit from the initiative.

Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. Syakalima described the move as a milestone in government’s mission to expand access to higher education for all Zambians.

He explained that beginning with the 2026 academic year, students at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University will be eligible for comprehensive financial support, which includes tuition fees, accommodation, book and research allowances, and a living allowance.

The package also comes with insurance coverage against death, permanent disability and mental incapacitation, reflecting government’s commitment to prioritising medical education as a pillar of national development.

Mr. Syakalima further said the scheme will offer applicants flexible options of 100 percent, 75 percent or 25 percent support, depending on their financial needs and circumstances.

Currently, more than 44,000 students are accessing loans across nine universities, including the University of Zambia, Copperbelt University, Kwame Nkrumah University, Mulungushi University and Chalimbana University.

18/09/2025

11/09/2025

𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐄 𝐌𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐄.
Chongwe -Tuesday 9th September,2025.

Chongwe Member of Parliament, Hon. Sylvia T. Masebo, has commended Chongwe Municipal Council for its collaborative approach in rehabilitating feeder roads, describing the initiative as a timely and commendable effort to improve rural infrastructure ahead of the rainy season.

“I’m happy to see this level of collaboration and commitment from our Local Authority, farmers, and the mining community,” Hon. Masebo said. “Improved feeder roads are vital for agricultural productivity, access to markets, and overall economic development in our district. This is a clear example of what we can achieve when we work together.”

Chongwe Town Clerk, Mr. Damson Mukwato, disclosed that the partnership aims to supplement government efforts by mobilizing local resources to speed up road works before the onset of the rains.

“We want to leverage the support of the community and make substantial progress while weather conditions are still favorable,” Mr. Mukwato stated. “This collaboration is helping us accelerate the work and ensure that key rural roads remain accessible.”

The road rehabilitation project, which is already underway, involves a partnership between Chongwe Municipal Council, local farmers, and mining companies who are providing machinery and other logistical support.

Hon. Masebo and Mr. Mukwato yesterday toured some of the ongoing works on the feeder roads, accompanied by various stakeholders. The project is expected to significantly enhance road connectivity in rural Chongwe, facilitating transportation and access to essential services for local communities.

26/08/2025

13/08/2025

Chongwe -12th August, 2025

OVER K2.4 MILLION CDF 2025 GRANTS DISBURSED TO GROUP BENEFICIARIES IN CHONGWE CONSTITUENCY

Chongwe Municipal Council has disbursed K2,221,290 to 72 group beneficiaries under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation. These groups, drawn from across Chongwe Constituency, will engage in various income-generating activities.

The total allocation for CDF 2025 grant was K2,491,290, earmarked for 80 approved clubs and cooperatives. However, eight groups have not yet received their funds due to inactive bank account details.

The Council is therefore, urging the affected groups, which include, two women’s clubs from Kasisi and Katoba Wards , one each from Lwimba, Nakatindi and Mwalumana Wards to visit the Council offices.

The beneficiary groups received between K20,000 and K40,000 each for ventures , such as crop and organic farming, gardening, poultry, piggery, village banking, goat keeping, seed money and fish selling.

Bellow are highlights of Ward beneficiaries Allocations:
• Madido Ward : with 8 groups, which include; Muwemi and PML Poultry Clubs (K40,000 each), Zuaphiri Women Club (K40,000), and several others for village banking, gardening, and farming.
• Kapwayambale Ward with 5 groups, namely, Luna Club, Natasha Women’s Club, and Tigwilizane Women Club, received K20,000 each for chicken rearing, gardening, poultry, and seed money.
• Chalimbana Ward (5 ) Clubs funded for village banking and chicken rearing, each receiving K20,000.
• Chainda Ward (3) groups; namely, Chainda Chongwe Innovation Youth and Pineapple Success Clubs received K40,000 each, while Chainda Caring Mother Club received K20,000.
• Chinkuli Ward (3) clubs, Modern Market Women’s Club and Kalimanga Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd received K40,000 each, while Alibusha Youth Club received K25,000.
• Kanantapa Ward (3) clubs: Each club received K40,000 for goat keeping or poultry.
• Kapete Ward (3) clubs, namely; Mandayata MPCS and Musebo Women’s among other groups benefited.

04/07/2025

𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄.

𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋’𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐃.

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐞 -𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Gift Sialubalo, has lifted the suspension of Chongwe Municipal Council as a Local Planning Authority, following its suspension in January 2025.

The decision follows an assessment conducted by the Lusaka Province Planning Authority on 12th and 13th April 2025, which evaluated Chongwe Municipal Council’s readiness to resume planning functions in line with the Urban and Regional Planning Act No. 3 of 2015 and the General Regulations of 2020.

The assessment confirmed that the Council has scored a satisfactory level of administrative and technical capacity to effectively discharge its mandate as a planning authority.

Chongwe Municipal Council wishes to reaffirm its commitment to implementing all necessary measures to maintain its status as a Planning Authority and to uphold the highest standards in local development planning.

Members of the general public are further advised that all applications for planning permission to change land use, develop and permission to consolidate/subdivide land will now be handled by Chongwe Municipal Council at the Civic Center offices.

𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 (𝐌𝐫𝐬)
𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥
𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠we

25/06/2025

Goodmorning chongwe,