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16/01/2026

New MP for Chawama Bright Nundwe

16/01/2026

JUST IN: Bright Nundwe of the FDD has scooped the Chawama parliamentary by-election seat.

Nundwe Bright FDD 8,085

Morgan Muunda UPND 6,542

14/01/2026

Construction of modern ablution block at Buni Primary School elates residents

By Staff Reporter

Buni Primary School is on the verge of a major transformation as the construction of a modern ablution block nears completion, thanks to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

The new facility is set to replace the school’s pit latrines, marking a huge step forward in improving hygiene and sanitation standards for learners and teachers alike.

Meanwhile, speaking in a interview with Radio Mpongwe, Mpongwe Member of Parliament (MP) Gregory Ngowani said that the project signifies government’s ongoing commitment to providing a healthy and dignified learning environment for all.

" This has come at a right time as the school was given a Grade seven (7) center number last year and we shall expand it so that we can decongest Mpongwe basic," he said.

And one of the residents only identified as Saulos added that ,once completed, the modern ablution block will not only enhance comfort and privacy for pupils but also help curb sanitation-related diseases that often arise from poor waste disposal.

" We are very happy because our children will be writing their grade seven (7) exams this year from this school".

For the learners at Buni Primary School, this development means more than just new toilets, it represents progress, safety, and respect.

Improved sanitation facilities also play a vital role in keeping girls in school, ensuring that no learner is left behind because of inadequate infrastructure.

13/01/2026

Government to set up two high profiled plants in Mpongwe

By Cleopatra Mukwala

Government has announced plans to set up two high profiled projects in Mpongwe District, namely the Milling plant and Edible Oil processing plant (cooking oil plant).
The projects are courtesy of the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) who are set to invest about K16 million in the two plants.
The Edible Oil processing plant will be established at Kashinka while the Milling plant will be in Chief Ndubeni's area.
District Co-operative and Entrepreneur Development Officer Rogers Chola disclosed this to Radio Mpongwe during a live radio programme.

Pictures used for illustration purposes only

13/01/2026

FORECAST FOR TODAY: TUESDAY
13/01/2026

Central, Copperbelt, Lusaka, Northwestern and Southern Provinces including the southern parts of Eastern and the northern parts of Western provinces:

Morning: Mostly cloudy, windy at times and mild with rain at interval and occasional thunder. Minimum temperature will be ranging between 13°C and 20°C.

Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, slightly windy and warm with rain and thunderstorms. Maximum temperature will be ranging between 26°C and 32°C.

Evening: Mostly cloudy, windy at times and mild with isolated rain and occasional thunder.
Luapula, Muchinga and Northern Provinces including the northern parts of Eastern and the southern parts of Western provinces:

Morning: Partly cloudy and mild to warm with isolated rain and occasional thunder. Minimum temperature will be ranging between 13°C and 21°C.

Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, slightly windy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Maximum temperature will be ranging between 27°C and 33°C.

Evening: Mostly cloudy, windy at times with isolated rain and thunderstorms.

OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY (14/01/2026)
Mainly cloudy with rainfall are expected across most parts of the country.

Produced by the Zambia Meteorological Department

12/01/2026

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Urban Development through the Road Development Agency will upgrade 20km of township roads to bituminous standard under the Mpongwe- Machiya Road project.

A consultative meeting was held to identify and prioritize roads within the Central Business District. The following are the identified roads earmarked for upgrade;

New market road
Police station road
Hospital road
Shingwa road
Turbine A
Nchembwe-River view road
Palace road
High-cost road
Brittonesta road
Tank road 1st street
Church road
Council 5th street
Kashinka road
Airstrip road
Madu road
Dawson Lupunga road
GCMF Road
Civic Centre
Catholic road
Medium cost street
Kashinka road
Medium cost 2
High cost 1

Which other road ba Mpongwe do you think should have been added to this list?

Story courtesy of Mpongwe Town Council

12/01/2026

FORECAST FOR TODAY MONDAY (12/01/2026)

*Southern, Western, Northwestern, Copperbelt, Luapula, Northern, Muchinga, Eastern, Central and Lusaka Provinces:

Morning: Mainly cloudy, slightly windy and mild with isolated rain and occasional thunder. Minimum temperature will be ranging between 11°C and 12°C.

Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, windy at times and warm with rain and thunderstorms. Maximum temperature will be ranging between 23°C and 33°C

Evening: Mainly cloudy, windy at times and mild with isolated rain and occasional thunder.

OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY (13/01/2026)

Mainly cloudy weather conditions with rainfall activities are expected to continue in most parts of the country.

Produced by the Zambia Meteorological Department

10/01/2026

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09/01/2026

FORECAST FOR TODAY: FRIDAY 09/01/2026

Northwestern, Copperbelt, Central, Luapula, Northern, Muchinga and Eastern Provinces:

Morning:
Mainly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and occasional thunder. Minimum temperature will range from 13°C to 20°C.

Afternoon:
Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms. Maximum temperature will range from 24°C to 31°C.

Evening:
Mostly cloudy and warm with rain and thunder.

Western, Southern and Lusaka Provinces:
Morning:
Partly cloudy with a chance of isolated rain. Minimum temperature will range from 15°C to 21°C.

Afternoon:
Mainly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Maximum temperature will range from 26°C to 34°C.

Evening:
Partly cloudy and warm to mild with isolated showers and occasional thunder.

OUTLOOK FOR SATURDAY 10/01/2026

Rainfall activities are expected over most parts of the country.

Produced by the Zambia Meteorological Department

08/01/2026

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‎Mpongwe Town Council adopts a K93 million budget estimates for the year 2026

By Dorothy Chaponda
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‎Mpongwe Town Council has adopted a K93,093,637 proposed budget estimates for the year 2026.

‎The 2026 Revenue and Expenditure Budget Estimates was approved during the full Council sitting.
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‎In a statement made available to Radio Mpongwe on Tuesday, Mpongwe Town Council Public Relations officer Cynthia Mutalange said there is a decrease of Five percent (5%) for the year 2026 estimated budget compared to the year 2025 budget which stood at K99 million
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‎She attributed the decrease in the budget allocation for the year 2026 to the downward adjustment of revenue under Cash for Work Programme, which was at K19, 200 000 in 2025, which has now dropped to K7 million for the fiscal year 2026.
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‎She also indicated that the preparation of 2026 Revenue and Expenditure Budget Estimates have been aligned with the Eighth National Development Plan and Mpongwe Integrated Development Plan with a focus on four strategic areas namely; Economic Transformation and job creation, Human and Social Development, Environmental sustainability and Good Governance.
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‎She added that the Budget is expected to be financed through National Support (Government Grants) and Locally Generated Resources.
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‎"From the Locally Generated Resources the Council expects to raise K19, 481,921 accounting for 21% of the total estimated revenue, while K73,611,716 representing 79% is expected to come through National support," she said.
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‎"Under National Support, K10,523,326 has been allocated to Local Government Equalization Fund and K40,032,550 to Constituency Development Fund. Cash for Work program will account for K7,599,996, and K5,226,326 will go towards the District Health Grant, K6,351,370 is Roads Grant. Further the Council expects to receive total of K500,000 by way of grants in lieu of rates for the fiscal year 2026."
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08/01/2026

Appreciation👇👇

A Tribute to a True Servant of the People of Mpongwe

Today, I write with an open heart to the people of Mpongwe to appreciate a remarkable young man who once worked at Doctors Clinic Ngoi Andy Nshimbi.
Young man, you are truly the best.

Your dedication to people living with disabilities is something that deserves to be celebrated. Whenever a patient with a disability came to the hospital, everyone knew who to call. Even staff members would say, “Call Ngoi.” That alone shows the trust and respect you earned.

Mpongwe is often known for blaming hospital staff, but today I choose to appreciate goodness where it exists.
You once nursed my uncle in the male ward, and honestly, you made that difficult time lighter. This nurse is fun, jovial, and full of life. We spent the whole night laughing with you.
I still remember the moment you came with a thermometer gun and said, “I know people from Machiya when you see this you think it’s a gun. No, it’s for checking vitals, your temperature, to see the hotness or coldness of your body.” Imagine that! 😁
That simple joke reduced fear and brought comfort to a patient who needed it most.

Another time, I met you working in the female ward. Honestly, up to today I don’t even know where you were officially stationed clinic, male ward, or female ward because wherever there was work, you were there. That alone shows your commitment.

When I later brought my father, who is blind, you went beyond your duty. The way you handled the entire process to ensure my father was properly certified was outstanding. Despite being a nurse, you took on responsibilities beyond your role. You wrote everything that was needed, searched for a doctor to sign, and personally took the certificate to Social Welfare. You treated my father like your own.

People of Mpongwe, these are the kind of people we need to recruit and support. Ngoi Andy Nshimbi is a hardworking volunteer male nurse who serves with compassion and responsibly.

Wellington Chilawa, Kitwe

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Radio Mpongwe Limited is Zambian owned community Radio Station established in 2014 with a mission of being the voice of the people in mpongwe district and Ndola Rural in general.

MISSION

Our MISSION is to offer excellent and distinctive platform of radio communication as a tool for social, religious and economic development in Mpongwe district.

VISION

Radio Mpongwe envisions to be the “true voice of the people” in lamba land.

OBJECTIVES

1. To use the radio as a platform to stimulate social, religious and economic development

2. To reduce illiteracy in Mpongwe district and the surrounding areas through educational programs.

3. To provide a platform for civic leaders, traditional leaders and district citizens to share ideas on governance issues.

4. To help promote the respect for human rights in the district

SLOGAN

Our slogan is “The Voice of the people’’ Lesa talala. The voice of the people is simply to retaliate the fact that the people’s voice is supreme while lesa talala is a spiritual confession of God’s sovereignty over the radio station without whom, it would have not been possible to start.

COVERAGE

The station covers six (6) Lamba Chiefdom directly under Mpongwe District with an estimated population of 93,380 out of which 78, 401 live in the rural part of the district (2010 statistics) and five other (5) Chiefdoms in Masaiti and Lufwanyama districts. Radio Mpongwe limited has an extended active listenership in Kapiri Mposhi (10.8FM), Luanshya, Ndola, Mufulira, Kitwe, Kalulushi and Lufwanyama all on 99.5 FM.

CONTENT

As a radio station, we pride ourselves as being the only radio station in the entire Copperbelt Province that broadcast in lamba at 70 %, English 15% and Bemba 15 %.

MANAGENT

Radio Mpongwe Limited has a Competent, Experienced, Qualified and hands on Management team that takes care of the affairs and operations of the radio station. Management is supervised by the Community Board, whose membership is drawn from church organizations, civil society, the local traditional leadership and professionals.

LEGALITY

The Station is registered with PACRA as a Limited Company by shares since 2014 and maintains its bank account with National Savings and Credit Bank and AB Bank respectively. Radio Mpongwe has a broadcasting license from IBA and a frequency from ZICTA. Further, the station is in possession of a certificate of approval from the Department of Civil Aviation over its current mast mounted at plot 375, Machiya Road, Mpongwe.

10 REASONS WHY ADVERTISE WITH RADIO MPONGWE

There are many reasons why should advertise with us. Some of the reasons are that;

1. Listeners feel part of us because we cover local issues.

2. We are the only radio station with a wide local audience (Lamba) on the Copperbelt

3. We reach more than 98 000 people across 11 chiefdoms besides the surrounding towns

4. Our rates are affordable

5. Value for your money

6. We are reliable and flexible yet firm and fair.

7. We always have tailor made programs to suit your different needs

8. Sure and clear audience in Ndola Rural.

9. Competent and creative staff to work with you and ensure your message reaches the target audience.

10. As a local or community station, adverts or messages are received instantly

THE SAVING ANGEL

The Saving Angel is the humanitarian arm of Radio Mpongwe. The decision to establish the non-profit making arm of the station was arrived at after realizing that the radio being a platform that receives and announces humanitarian needs of society can also contribute by helping those in need, vulnerable and victims of natural disasters through donations.

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