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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

Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 – The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has called on all 116 local authorities to intensify efforts in implementing the Keep Zambia Clean, Green, and Healthy Campaign. This follows concerns that the initiative, carried out every Friday, is under-publicized, leading to a misconception that it has stalled. Speaking at… Continue reading Reinforce Keep Zambia Clean Campaign, PS Urges Councils

Serenje, 14th January, 2025 – In a bid to promote environmental conservation, the Environmental Planning Unit has successfully planted 1,200 pine seedlings in Chimba Mutunta, Mbaswa Ward, under the Cash for Work program. The event, graced by Deputy Council Chairperson Mr. Douglas Free Johns Sigauke as the Guest of Honor, attracted key participants, including representatives… Continue reading 1,200 Pine Seedlings Planted in Mbaswa Ward: Serenje Advances Environmental Sustainability

Lusaka, 14th January, 2025 – The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, in collaboration with its key partner – USAID Local Impact Governance Project, has today launched a crucial workshop aimed at strengthening the management of Local Authority websites and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) dashboards. The workshop, which is being facilitated by experts from… Continue reading Ministry of Local Government holds critical workshop on Website and CDF dashboard management

Serenje Town Council wishes to provide an update and reassurance to residents regarding the ongoing issue of uncollected garbage in Ibolelo Ward and surrounding areas. The council acknowledges the frustration caused by the current situation and remains committed to resolving it swiftly and effectively. The accumulation of garbage has been caused by the unexpected breakdown… Continue reading Council Engages Stakeholders to Address Waste Collection Crisis