Chilanga News Agency

12/01/2025

Grades opening tomorrow - Old Curriculum
1. Day Care or Baby Class (0-3)
2. ⁠Reception
3. ⁠Grade 2
4. ⁠Grade 3
5. ⁠Grade 4
6. ⁠Grade 5
7. ⁠Grade 6
8. ⁠Grade 7
9. ⁠Grade 9
10. ⁠Grade 10
11. ⁠Grade 11
12. ⁠Grade 12

Grades opening on February 10th - New Curriculum
1. ECE Level 1 (3yrs - 4yrs Nursery Class)
2. ⁠Grade 1
3. ⁠Form 1

12/01/2025

If you are Lenje from Mungule and Liteta chiefdom, counter check your Village. It could be a virtual village as land is being sold by your headmen and the people we gave free land to ...

11/01/2025

Tanzania launches biggest ship on Lake Tanganyika. MV Mwanza will be able to carry 1,200 passengers and 400 tonne cargo.
However, his sailing has been delayed by lack of deep harbour services

11/01/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CASH FOR WORK PROGRAM UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SABOTAGE AT CHILANGA TOWN COUNCIL
........Is there a way we can get rid of the whole Chilanga Town Council management immediately?

11th January, 2025

*THE INTRODUCTION* of the Cash for Work program by the government was a commendable initiative aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by vulnerable citizens during the 2023-2024 farming season, particularly in districts affected by drought. This program has garnered widespread praise across the nation, as it not only provides essential support to those in need but also helps mitigate natural disasters like floods and cholera.

However, the situation in Chilanga district starkly contrasts this success story. Many vulnerable participants from Mt. Makulu ward who engaged in the program in October have yet to receive their payments. Disturbingly, over four wards are still waiting for their November wages. The funds are reportedly available at Indo Zambia Bank, yet bureaucratic hurdles persist. Each time community representatives pursue the payments, they are met with excuses regarding discrepancies in NRC numbers and phone details. This raises a critical question: who is tampering with the information? Can it truly take months to resolve such issues? This situation can only be described as either gross incompetence or outright administrative sabotage.

We urgently appeal to the Office of the District Commissioner, the Member of Parliament, the Council Chairperson, and civil rights organizations, including the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), to take immediate action regarding the troubling developments at Chilanga Town Council. The current work culture within the council is unacceptable. If there is a PF nest at the council, I would love to see it burn to ashes without delay. The PF vice president is on record of having assured his party members that the people they left in government will help them to bring down this government. When ECL went to Northern province last year, he threatened some civil servants who were not helping him to bring down this government with dismissals once PF bounces back to power. Now, in the face of these rotten utterances, how do you think we shall feel as UPND in the district the moment we see such inefficiency?

Furthermore, we call upon the councillors and the council chairperson to halt the appraisal of key officers who have failed to fulfill their responsibilities to the district. It is inconceivable to reward individuals who are derailing essential programs. The accountability of these officers must be urgently addressed, as their actions have resulted in severe hardships for our community. The Cash for Work funds are sitting idle while the people of Chilanga suffer from hunger.

We demand immediate and decisive action to rectify this situation. It is imperative that the entire management structure of the Chilanga Town Council be reassessed. My question still remains; is there a way we can get rid of the entire management of Chilanga Town Council immediately?

Issued by:
Chrispine Chambwa
UPND IPS - MEDIA
Chilanga District

10/01/2025

Some Little Bit of History!

Pic 1: Mobutu Sese Seko salutes his Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba.

Mobutu later arrested him and played a key major role leading to his murder in 1961.

Pic 2and 3: President Thomas Sankara is pictured together with his best friend, Blaise Compaore.

Thomas Sankara and Blaise Compaoré were best friends and even danced together at an event 5 days before Sankara was murdered and overthrown by the same Compaoré.

The enemy is close. Beware!

09/01/2025

Press Statement For Immediate Release

GOVERNMENT'S DECLARATION OF ALL COUNCILS AS RATING AUTHORITIES: A COMMENDABLE MOVE!
.....It's such actions that directly address the concerns of our communities which affirm that the New Dawn is truly a listening government.

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Dear Countrymen and Women,

In light of the significant announcement made by the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gary Chilala Nkombo, on January 7, 2025, we are proud to inform the residents of Chilanga that our Town Council has been officially declared a rating authority. This declaration encompasses 45 councils that previously lacked this critical status.

The designation of rating authority is not just a formality; it is a game-changer for councils, particularly for Chilanga Town Council. Rates represent the single largest source of revenue for our operations. Previously, we were dependent on Kafue Town Council, our parent council, for evaluating our rating roll, which complicated and hindered our revenue collection processes.

With this newfound authority, Chilanga Town Council gains full control over our re-evaluation processes, enabling us to update and reflect the significant developments that have taken place since the last assessment. This essential flexibility ensures that our council receives the full revenue that is rightfully ours, empowering us to deliver enhanced services to the people of Chilanga.

This government's action resonates deeply with the aspirations of many councils and is a long-overdue acknowledgment of our needs.

On behalf of the people of Chilanga and the local government fraternity, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Gary Nkombo and the New Dawn administration for this pivotal milestone. This gesture has been long awaited and is a testament to the commitment of His Excellency President Dr. Hakainde Hichilema to making decentralization a reality.

In light of this development, I urge the Hon. Minister and the New Dawn administration to consider granting Chilanga Town Council the status of planning authority. We meet nearly all the necessary benchmarks for this designation. Given our proximity to Lusaka, there is significant interest in land planning activities in Chilanga. Unfortunately, this has led to situations where land is developed without our knowledge, causing conflicts when projects proceed without proper community awareness.

We call upon you, Hon. Minister, to explore the possibility of empowering councils with planning authority while remaining under the oversight of provincial planning units and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.

Finally, I commend you, Hon. Minister, for your unwavering efforts to enhance the Constituency Development Fund Act. Your actions unequivocally demonstrate that our government is indeed a listening government. The expansion of the Constituency Development Fund Committee (CDFC) to include youth organizations highlights the critical importance of youth engagement in our nation's initiatives.

Moreover, the authority granted to provincial ministers to appoint members to the CDFC will effectively address challenges in areas where opposition MPs have stalled government programs. The new structure facilitates Provincial Local Government Officers in approving CDF matters, alleviating the burdens faced by a single minister overseeing 116 districts.

Your establishment of an appeals mechanism for community concerns and the requirement to publicize approved projects are commendable advancements. Additionally, the powers granted to collaborate on projects across constituencies will significantly enhance development in our region.

Once again, thank you, Hon. Minister, and thank you to the New Dawn government for these transformative steps forward.

Signed:

Champion Tembo
CHILANGA TOWN COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
09/01/2025

Contact: 0970 848 838

09/01/2025

Another Cyclone called Dikeledi on its way ......!!!!

08/01/2025

Good Evening from
THE ADMIN 🙏💕

08/01/2025

08/01/2025

MY VISIT TO PETAUKE LAST MONDAY

Highlights of the meeting we had between Eastern Province UPND Network comprising of Easterners from Lusaka and the Eastern Province provincial leadership.

✅ Participants:
- UPND Eastern Province Leadership: Johabie Mtonga (Provincial Chairman), Peter Phiri (Provincial Minister)

- Hon. Severiano Lungu (Parliamentary Candidate)

- Mr. Champion Tembo (Chairperson for Eastern Province UPND Network)

- Mr. Felix Ngoma (Network Coordinator)

- Members of the Eastern Province UPND Network

**Key Points Discussed:**

1. **Support and Cooperation:**
- Mr. Johabie Mtonga acknowledged the support from Lusaka’s mobilization team and emphasized the need for cooperation through established party structures.
- He assured that victory was attainable and stressed the importance of issue-based campaigns, urging all parties to avoid violence.

2. **Response from Lusaka Delegation:**
- Champion Tembo expressed gratitude for the organized event and called for unity among candidates to support the adopted candidate and UPND leadership.
- He donated K5000 on behalf of the traveling party and committed to campaigning with the Petauke community.

3. **Vision for Petauke:**
- Felix Ngoma highlighted the importance of electing a leader who would collaborate with the government for development.
- He encouraged unity among influential figures in Eastern Province to ensure credible representation for Petauke in parliament.
- Ngoma assured traditional leaders of respect and a commitment to work collaboratively with the government.

This meeting reflects the UPND's focus on unity, development, and respectful collaboration with local leaders to secure electoral success.

📷 By Champion Tembo

08/01/2025

Why do Men run away when a woman tells them she has a kid ?
Why is it hard to marry a lady with a kid.

08/01/2025

For Kelvin Bwalya Fube being born in Mufurila is a big achievement. The man can brag about it.

08/01/2025

: 😳🙆🏾 TikToker Francis Kapwepwe, also known as "Why Me," is scheduled to appear before the Livingstone Magistrate Court on January 10, 2025, for a ruling on whether there is a case to answer.

Kapwepwe, who is currently held at the Livingstone Correctional Facility, is undergoing trial for an alleged offence of hate speech.

This information was revealed in a statement issued by Human Rights Commission spokesperson Mwewa Muleya on January 2, 2025.
-Diamond TV-

08/01/2025

Primary: mirriam phiri
Secondary: mimi ghat phiri
University: Mimi de queen
Marriage: bana chimfwembe 😎

08/01/2025

On a light note :

A pilot was told to transfer mad people from Zambia 🇿🇲 to U.S.A. 🇺🇸He agreed and carried them into his plane🙂. Every place was noisy. Later one of the mad men approached the pilot and said to him “please teach me how to fly the aeroplane? The pilot replied, I will teach you how to fly it if you will tell your friends to stop making noise.😒

The mad man went in, after some minutes, everywhere was silent as if an angel entered the plane.😌 After some minutes the mad man came back and told the pilot that everywhere was cool now. The pilot became happy and asked what did you tell them that made them calm.The mad man replied, I opened the door for them to go and play outside.

The pilot fain*ted

08/01/2025

Uncle Freedom is proof that it is possible to be close to corridors of power and not be on wanted list by ACC and DEC - Miyanda Maliti

Young politicians need to date him for transmission of knowledge on how to stay away from what will make you a statistic after political power leaves you hands. I pray that one day, he will share his experiences through writing a book.

Having worked for a number of USAID funded projects, I have learnt one thing that I hold so dear. Accountability is a quality of leadership skills makes you a good leader. I have further learnt that temptations will ever be there but principle is key.

08/01/2025

Mulombe K3,000 aleke ichikwela uyo
😏

08/01/2025

Marriage of Convenience or Missed Opportunity? Opposition Fails to Unite in Pambashe and Petauke

As nominations for the Pambashe and Petauke Central by-elections closed yesterday, opposition political parties appear to have missed an opportunity to present a united front. Despite discussions within the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) to field unified candidates, individual parties went ahead to field their own, signaling a lack of cohesion.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has already rejected the nomination of Eskaya Kayumba, the UKA-backed Citizens First candidate, due to an outdated voter’s card. This development further underscores the fragmented approach of the opposition heading into the February 6, 2025 by-elections.

While competition is an integral part of democracy, one cannot help but question the strategic foresight of the opposition. In a political landscape where unity is often necessary to challenge the incumbents effectively, the decision to run separately reflects either a failure to agree on a shared vision or a marriage of convenience devoid of substantive alignment.

Is the opposition prioritizing short-term gains over the long-term goal of providing a credible alternative? Without unity and a developmental agenda, this fragmented approach risks reinforcing the status quo, leaving the electorate without a clear, united alternative.

Time will tell if this decision was an oversight or a calculated gamble, but one thing is certain: Zambia deserves more than disjointed political maneuvering. The question remains: can the opposition rise above personal interests to genuinely serve the nation?