Author: Namasiku Njovu

In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in local governance, auditors from the Auditor General’s office have commenced an audit exercise at Chikankata Town Council. The audit which aims to review the council’s financial management practices and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, will see the auditors evaluate various aspects of… Continue reading AUDITORS GENERAL’S OFFICE COMMENCES AUDIT AT CHIKANKATA TOWN COUNCIL

In an effort to address the water challenges in the district, Chikankata Town Council is drilling and equipping boreholes in all the fourteen (14) wards across the district. The borehole drilling and equipping with Indian mark II project is being funded under the Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZDSP) 2024 and a total amount of One… Continue reading ZAMBIA DEVOLUTION SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ZDSP) FUNDS DRILLING OF BOREHOLES IN CHIKANKATA

Chikankata Town Council Secretary, Mr. Christopher Siasinyanga recently opened a District Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (D-WASHE) committee meeting, with a call on the committee to critically look at challenges surrounding water and sanitation in the district. In his opening remarks, Mr. Siasinyanga emphasized the critical importance of addressing water and sanitation challenges faced in the… Continue reading D-WASHE COMMITTEE CALLED ON TO CRITICALLY LOOK AT ISSUES OF WATER AND SANITATION IN THE DISTRICT

Chikankata Council Chairperson, His Worship, Mr. Conard Ngoma has urged stakeholders to work with the local authority in maintaining cleanliness across the district. Speaking during a cleaning exercise conducted at Turnpike Junction Friday morning, Mr. Ngoma emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in promoting public health, environmental sustainability, and civic pride. Mr. Ngoma expressed concern… Continue reading COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON CALLS FOR CONCERTED EFFORT IN KEEPING CHIKANKATA CLEAN

The Chikankata Constituency Development Committee (CDFC) has convened to consider applications for the 2025 CDF empowerment loans and grants. The committee is meeting for the second time under the enacted CDF Act No 1 of 2024. This entails that the newly encompassed members are also part of the sitting. These include, among them; the District… Continue reading CDF COMMITTEE CONVENES TO CONSIDER 2025 CDF LOANS AND GRANTS APPLICATIONS

Sports play a vital role in local authorities, serving as a means to promote physical activity, foster community engagement, and enhance social cohesion. Sports in local authorities serve not only as a means for recreation and competition but also as a platform for community building, health promotion, and economic development. Chikankata Town Council on Friday… Continue reading CHIKANKATA COUNCIL HOSTS MAZABUKA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL TO AN EXCITING SPORTS DAY

A team comprising officers from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and the Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZDSP) on Wednesday visited Chikankata Town Council to check on the Local Authority’s compliance and utilization of funds under ZDSP. The Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZSDP) is a government programme aimed at enhancing local governance and… Continue reading CHIKANKATA COUNCIL CHECKED ON COMPLIANCE AND UTILIZATION OF FUNDS UNDER ZDSP

Chikankata Town Council has received two motorbikes for Chief’s retainers procured using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development recently procured 286 motorbikes for Chief’s retainers across the country. The procurement of the motorbikes using the CDF is part of government’s effort to promote local governance and… Continue reading CDF MOTORBIKES FOR CHIEF’S RETAINERS DELIVERED TO CHIKANKATA

As the Country continues to celebrate its youths, with key encouraging messages on the importance of them to take the centre stage in shaping the country’s future, youths of Chikankata District have embarked on a life changing journey by taking advantage of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). A total of 262 youths in Chikankata District… Continue reading CHIKANKATA YOUTHS EMBARK ON A LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY THROUGH CDF

In an effort to effectively implement the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Communication Strategy and Branding Guidelines, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has convened a two-day training to capacity-build Principal Officers and Public Relations Officers in the Local Authorities. This is because the Ministry recognizes the critical role strategic communication plays in enhancing… Continue reading COUNCIL PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, PROS CONVENE FOR ENHANCED CDF COMMUNICATION