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  PERMANENT Secretary in the Office of the Vice President Ndiwa Mutelo has urged religious leaders to take a more active role in promoting national values and addressing social issues in the country. Mr Mutelo noted the pivotal role the church plays as a custodian of the nation's moral and ethical standards. He said this at a church leaders’ meeting for Livingstone constituency at Livingstone Museum on Wednesday. “We are the custodians of national values. The declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation is something we uphold, and as such, we are committed to fostering a mindset change among our people,” he said. Mr Mutelo said religious leaders hold a unique position in society as men of God enjoy clerical privilege and are rarely questioned by their congregants. He encouraged them to leverage this influence to support government initiatives aimed at curbing alcohol and drug abuse, promoting hard work, and discouraging laziness, which he described as a growing concern in the countr...

The Livingstone constituency is set to receive K5.8 million under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), and Member of Parliament Rodney Sikumba, who also serves as the Tourism Minister, has urged beneficiaries to use the funds as a revolving resource to foster sustainable development. In his address, Mr Sikumba emphasized the importance of ensuring the funds have a long-lasting impact on the community.  “Don’t just spend the money,” he warned.  “Let the money be a revolving fund in the constituency. If your plans are successful, you can access more from the bank. Support each other, engage with the church, and create markets for one another.” Mr Sikumba also highlighted the government’s intention to introduce a “name and shame” initiative to recognize those who effectively utilize the CDF.  “We will be acknowledging and publicizing those who excel in using these funds to better their communities,” he said, adding that the initiative might be extended to a larger platfo...

Livingstone Member of Parliament and Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba has come under fire from some quarters on social media, with allegations of absenteeism and personal enrichment during his tenure.  In response, Mr Sikumba has passionately defended his record, emphasizing his commitment to serving the people of Livingstone. Addressing the accusations, Mr Sikumba  stated, “I chose to be a servant leader, and that remains my priority.  We need to draw a clear line between public service and political ambition. As the Member of Parliament for Livingstone and a minister, I will not shy away from delivering to the people just because some individuals are eyeing my position.” , Mr Sikumba  acknowledging the scrutiny that comes with his dual role, stressed that his work as MP and minister does not exempt him from the challenges faced by ordinary citizens.  “I am always on the road because whether I am in office or not, I will use the same roads as everyone ...

The residents of Kanyoze Village, under the jurisdiction of Senior Headman Kenneth Kambimbi, are grappling with a severe water crisis that has reached a critical point.  “The nine sub-villages that make up Kanyoze are suffering due to a chronic shortage of clean drinking water,” said Senior Headman Kambimbi, “which is endangering both human lives and livestock.” “For years, we have relied on a single borehole, sunk 25 years ago by JICA, which is now struggling to meet the growing demands of the community,” Headman Kambimbi explained.  “The situation has deteriorated to the point where it takes several hours to draw just 40 liters of water, forcing residents to ration their use.”  He added, “In Mukabaleya and Muntanga, the only boreholes have run dry, leaving our residents desperate.” The lack of adequate water resources has forced the people of Kanyoze to share small, overcrowded wells with their animals, Headman Kambimbi pointed out.  “The dry Nanyati stream, once a...

 Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Collins Nzovu, has called for severe punishment for individuals vandalizing water infrastructure, emphasizing the urgent need to protect essential resources.  Speaking during his visit to Livingstone, Nzovu highlighted the widespread vandalism affecting both the water and energy sectors, underscoring the importance of deterrence through strict penalties. "Only when punishments are brutal will attitudes change," Nzovu stated, pointing to the rampant vandalism plaguing the energy sector as a critical issue that demands immediate attention. The Minister also announced that the Zambian government has secured €2 million to procure and install a floating water intake system in response to the decreasing water levels in the Zambezi River.  This development is part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure a reliable water supply for the residents of Livingstone amidst growing concerns over water scarcity. "We have heard the co...