Author: Diran Chama

Chililabombwe Municipal Council is among the local authorities participating in the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Early Warning System training being held at Moba Hotel in Kitwe. Other participating councils include Chingola, Kitwe, Mufulira, and Kalulushi. The training has brought together representatives from the respective districts, including District Electoral Officers (DEOs), District Voter Education Coordinators… Continue reading Chililabombwe Council Attends ECZ Early Warning System Training in Kitwe

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), through a delegation from Lusaka and the Provincial Office in Ndola, has conducted a sensitisation meeting with the Chililabombwe District Development Coordinating Committee (DDCC) on the functionality and operationalisation of the Copperbelt Provincial Planning Appeals Tribunal, which was launched on 20th April 2026 in Ndola. Speaking… Continue reading MLGRD ENGAGES DDCC ON COPPERBELT PROVINCIAL PLANNING APPEALS TRIBUNAL

Chililabombwe Municipal Council wishes to inform all truck drivers, transport operators, logistics companies, and the general public that the parking of trucks along roadsides within Chililabombwe District is strictly prohibited with immediate effect. All truck drivers are hereby directed to utilize the designated truck parking facilities within the district and refrain from parking their vehicles… Continue reading PROHIBITION OF ROADSIDE TRUCK PARKING IN CHILILABOMBWE DISTRICT

Chililabombwe Municipal Council has today 5th June 2026 joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day under the theme, “Inspired by Nature for Climate Action; For Our Future.” The district-wide commemoration was marked by a clean-up exercise held at Kasumbalesa Market, aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness and raising awareness on proper waste… Continue reading CHILILABOMBWE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL JOINS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY COMMEMORATIONS

Chililabombwe District Commissioner (DC), Mr. Kelly Jibinga, has today 5th June 2026 commissioned a Constituency Development Fund (CDF) ambulance for Chililabombwe Constituency during a handover ceremony held at the Civic Centre. Speaking during the event, Mr. Jibinga expressed gratitude to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, for Government’s decision… Continue reading CHILILABOMBWE CDF AMBULANCE COMMISSIONED

Chililabombwe Municipal Council has today signed contracts with three local contractors for the implementation of developmental projects in the district. The projects include the installation of solar street lights along Kawama Road, construction of a cassava market shelter in Kasumbalesa, and rehabilitation of Ishuko Council Offices in Lubengele. Speaking during the contract signing ceremony, Chililabombwe… Continue reading SOLAR STREET LIGHTS, CASSAVA MARKET SHELTER AND COUNCIL ISHUKO OFFICES CONTRACTS SIGNED

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubala, today on 12th May 2026 commissioned the Reload Truck Park in Chililabombwe District, a facility with the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 trucks. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Hon. Sialubala described the project as a significant milestone in enhancing transport and trade infrastructure… Continue reading MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS 1,000-CAPACITY TRUCK PARK IN CHILILABOMBWE

Modernisation works at the Kasumbalesa Border Post on the Copperbelt, under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) financing model, have gained significant momentum. PPP Council Member Noel Nkhoma, who also serves as National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) Board Chairperson, today led a delegation to inspect the ongoing works at the border facility in Chililabombwe. The Kasumbalesa… Continue reading KASUMBALESA BORDER POST MODERNISATION GAINS MOMENTUM

Chililabombwe Municipal Council today conducted an orientation for newly selected data entry clerks under the Cash-for-Work Programme Phase II. The session, held at the Council Chamber, was officially opened by Town Clerk, Mrs Shilla C. Songolo, who emphasized the importance of accuracy, accountability, and professionalism in data management. She urged participants to be committed and… Continue reading DATA ENTRY CLERKS ORIENTED UNDER CASH-FOR-WORK PROGRAMME

CHILILABOMBWE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DISPOSES OF 300 BOXES OF ROTTEN FISH Chililabombwe, 7th March 2026 The Chililabombwe Municipal Council, through its Department of Public Health, has disposed of 300 boxes (8.5kg each) of decomposed fish out of the 2,600 boxes that were found in a truck destined for Kasumbalesa. The destroyed food items failed to comply… Continue reading CHILILABOMBWE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DISPOSES OF 300 BOXES OF ROTTEN FISH