Author: Martin Kaonga

The Department of Social Welfare has officially concluded the Drought Emergency Social Cash Transfer (DE-SCT) programme in Serenje District, following the final payments to beneficiaries for the months of March and April 2025. The programme, which was launched as a one-year emergency response to the devastating effects of drought, supported over 5,700 vulnerable households with… Continue reading 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞

SERENJE (19th May, 2025) – In order to accelerate decentralised development, Serenje District has today successful held its orientation and validation meeting for the draft Constituency Development Fund (CDF) guidelines, attracting enthusiastic participation from Councillors, CDF Committees, Ward Development Committees, and key stakeholders from Muchinga and Serenje Central constituencies. The gathering, convened at Villa Banandi… Continue reading 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐃𝐅 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐞

Serenje, Zambia – The Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ) has set an ambitious target of producing 80 million kilograms of tobacco by 2028, reaffirming the crop’s critical role in Zambia’s agricultural sector and economic growth. Speaking during the TBZ Field Day in Serenje’s Mulilima area under the theme “Sustainable Tobacco Production,” Guest of Honour District… Continue reading Tobacco Board of Zambia Targets 80 million Kg by 2028

SERENJE – District Commissioner Mr. Paul Masuwa has officially handed over 104 goats to four local farming groups in Serenje District as part of the Enhanced Smallholder Livestock Investment Programme (E-SLIP) aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. The livestock distribution is part of a broader national initiative by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to support… Continue reading DC hands over 104 goats to Serenje farmers

Serenje, Zambia – The Zambia National Correctional Service’s Nansanga Facility is set to harvest approximately 2,500 metric tons of maize from its 500-hectare maize field, in a move aimed at bolstering national food security. 28th March,2025 In addition to maize, the facility has successfully cultivated 20 hectares of soya beans and 2 hectares of tomatoes… Continue reading Nansanga Correctional Facility Projects 25,000 Metric Tons of Maize Harvest

Serenje – Choppies (Z) Limited has officially broken ground for the construction of a new supermarket in Serenje, marking a substantial milestone for the local community and its economic development. 27th March,2025 District Commissioner Mr. Paul Masuwa and Council Chairperson Mr. Staivous Mulumba have expressed enthusiasm about the project, viewing it as more than just… Continue reading Choppies Supermarket set to boost Serenje’s economic landscape

Image Civil and Electrical Engineering has successfully completed the construction works for Chisebwa Rural Health Centre (RHC) in Serenje Central Constituency, Muchinda Ward. Yesterday, company managing Director Jonathan Mwendabai handed over the keys for the project to Council Secretary Mr. Stan Mwanakayaya. Following its completion, the Government will soon officially hand over the facility to… Continue reading successfully completed the construction works for Chisebwa Rural Health Centre

Principal Officer, Mr. Stan Mwanakayaya, has today presented Serenje Town Council’s 2025 Output-Based Budget (OBB) totaling K141.5 million during the ongoing National Budget Hearing in Muchinga’s Mpika District. This represents a 64.9% increase from the 2024 budget which stood at K91.8 million. In his presentation, Mr. Mwanakayaya explained that the budget increase can be attributed… Continue reading CS presents K141million 2025 Budget in Mpika

Serenje, Zambia – September 13, 2024 In a bid to cushion vulnerable households from the harsh economic impacts of last season’s drought, the government has officially launched the Cash for Work (CFW) Programme in Serenje District. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), is set to provide temporary income… Continue reading Serenje Town Council-Cash for Work Programme Launched in Serenje to Support Vulnerable Communities

Spot Check Inspection of CDF Ablution Blocks 12/09/2024 SERENJE – Today, our District Commissioner Mr. Paul Masuwa, Council Chairperson Mr. Staivous Mulumba, and Council Secretary Mr. Stan Mwanakayaya conducted a spot check of the ongoing construction of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) funded ablution blocks at Main Market Bus Station and Boma Secondary School. The inspection… Continue reading Serenje Town Council-Spot Check Inspection of CDF Ablution Blocks