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We promised, we’ve delivered on CDF – HH

We promised, we’ve delivered on CDF – HH

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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government has fulfilled its promise to increase the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and take national resources closer to communities. And President Hichilema has urged Zambians to vote for the UPND in Thursday’s general election so that his government can further increase CDF and complete ongoing development projects. Speaking to News […]

CDF funds over 75 development projects in Chililabombwe

CDF funds over 75 development projects in Chililabombwe

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MORE than 75 development projects have been implemented in Chililabombwe District using Constituency Development Fund (CDF) resources, officials have disclosed. According to a statement by the council’s Assistant Public Relations Manager, Nambela Kyombela, the update was given on Monday, 28th July 2026, during a one-hour radio programme on Konkola Radio. Speaking on the programme, Director […]

Kwacha holds steady but remains under pressure ahead of August 13 election

Kwacha holds steady but remains under pressure ahead of August 13 election

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57 Views The Zambian kwacha has stayed relatively stable in the run-up to Thursday’s general election, though traders say caution is keeping the currency under pressure. On Thursday commercial banks quoted the kwacha at 19.25 per US dollar, compared to 18.95 a week earlier. That represents a week-on-week weakening of about 1.6 percent. Market commentary […]

Nkana receives K6m CDF grader, water bowser

Nkana receives K6m CDF grader, water bowser

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RESIDENTS of Nkana have a reason to smile after Kitwe City Council handed over a motor grader and water bowser worth K6 million, procured under the 2026 Constituency Development Fund (CDF), to improve road infrastructure in the area. According to the council’s Public Relations Unit, the equipment was officially commissioned on 28th July 2026, during […]

EU deploys 32 election observers

EU deploys 32 election observers

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By NATION REPORTER THE European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has deployed 32 short-term observers across the country ahead of Thursday’s general elections. EU EOM Press Officer Marek Mracka said the short-term observers would reinforce the Mission’s 32 long-term observers who have been monitoring the electoral process across all 10 provinces. He said the […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

K1.9bn Nchelenge-Chienge road hits 11% progress

K1.9bn Nchelenge-Chienge road hits 11% progress

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THE Road Development Agency (RDA) has disclosed that construction works on the Nchelenge-Chienge Road in Luapula Province have reached 11 percent. The road construction is a 100 percent government-funded project being undertaken at a total cost of K1.9 billion and is expected to be completed within three years. The project is being carried out by […]

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