Chingola Municipal Council

𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘.

The Council, through its Engineering Department, has continued carrying out road maintenance works in various parts of the district under the Road Sector Grant.

Today, the team is in Kasompe Ward undertaking road patching works aimed at improving road conditions, enhancing safety for motorists and pedestrians and ensuring smoother movement for all road users.

These ongoing works reflect the Council’s commitment to maintaining road infrastructure, improving accessibility, and supporting socio-economic development through enhanced service delivery.

𝐂𝐃𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒: 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

The 1x4 classroom block at Chigayo Primary School, constructed under the 2025 Chingola Constituency Development Fund (CDF), is now complete and functional.

Seeing these young learners around a facility that was once only a dream is a success story worth celebrating.

It is a reminder that CDF is making a real difference in communities by creating better learning environments and brighter futures.

Every classroom built is an opportunity created, a future strengthened and a step towards providing a better learning environment for our children.

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗪𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 (𝗣𝗨𝗠𝗔 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗫)

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

Construction works on the crossing point at Chiwempala Housing( Motherland) are progressing well, with approximately 30% of the works completed.

Current activities include curing of the concrete after casting and laying of culverts in preparation for backfilling. The project is expected to improve accessibility and ease of movement for residents in the area.

This project is being implemented under the 2026 Road Sector Grant.

‎𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦
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‎Chingola District Electoral Officer (DEO), Mrs. Namukolo Kalufyanya, conducted a monitoring exercise to assess the performance of Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs) as they continue delivering voter education across the district in preparation for the 13th August 2026 General Elections.
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‎The exercise was aimed at ensuring that eligible citizens are receiving accurate, timely and comprehensive information on the electoral process to enable them to participate in the elections in an informed and responsible manner.
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‎During the monitoring exercise, Mrs. Kalufyanya commended the VEFs for their dedication and commitment to educating members of the public on the electoral process and the importance of exercising their constitutional right to vote urging them to continue carrying out their responsibilities with professionalism, impartiality and integrity while ensuring that every eligible voter is reached with accurate electoral information.
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‎Meanwhile, members of the District Voter Education Committee (DVEC) have also intensified their monitoring of voter education activities in various wards across the district to support the effective delivery of voter education and ensure that no eligible voter is left behind ahead of the 13th August 2026 General Elections.

𝗖𝗗𝗙 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

Construction works on the 1×3 classroom block at Ipafu C Primary School in Ipafu Ward are steadily progressing, with the project being funded through the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation.

Once completed, the new classroom block will provide a conducive learning environment for pupils in the area and help improve access to quality education by bringing learning facilities closer to children within the community.

This development will reduce challenges associated with long distances to schools and create better opportunities for learners to thrive.

The project is a continued demonstration of the commitment towards investing in education infrastructure and supporting communities through impactful development projects.

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Chingola Municipal Council convened a consultative meeting with key stakeholders, including the District Commissioner's Office, the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), the Zambia Police Service and representatives from the Bus and Taxi Drivers Association to address the growing challenge of illegal transport operations in the district.

The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to curb illegal transport operations, strengthen the enforcement of transport regulations and enhance inter agency collaboration. The discussions underscored the importance of coordinated efforts in promoting a safe, orderly and regulated public transport system in Chingola.

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗚𝗣𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.

Chingola Municipal Council planners today conducted a field mapping exercise to collect GPS coordinates for various Constituency Development Fund CDF projects.

The exercise will support the development of an accurate spatial database and assist in the identification and demarcation of properties.

Additionally, the collected data will contribute to processes aimed at securing land titles for public facilities, thereby strengthening asset management and safeguarding public infrastructure.

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗦 𝗨𝗣 𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦

Chingola Municipal Council through the Public Health Department conducted an Ebola sensitisation campaign at Chilemba Market to strengthen public health preparedness and enhance community awareness on preventing disease outbreaks.

The officers educated marketeers, traders and market representatives on the signs and symptoms of Ebola, modes of transmission, preventive measures and the importance of promptly reporting suspected cases to health authorities. The team also emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene, practising regular handwashing, keeping trading environments clean and adhering to public health guidelines.

The sensitisation forms part of the Council's ongoing efforts to equip communities with the knowledge and preparedness needed to respond effectively to Ebola and other public health emergencies.