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15/10/2025

Chief Kalukumya of Mpongwe District has issued a stern warning against witchcraft practices targeting civil servants in his chiefdom. Speaking during the commissioning of a clinic staff house in Kanyenda, the traditional leader urged residents to refrain from any form of harassment against the occupants.

The Chief also called for the fencing of the staff house premises to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access. This move demonstrates his commitment to creating a secure environment for civil servants and promoting stability in the community.
In a separate address at the same event, Member of Parliament Gregory Ngowani highlighted the positive impact of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) on the community. He revealed that if Mpongwe constituency is divided into two, each new constituency would receive approximately K40 million in CDF funding, totaling nearly K80 million.

Ngowani praised the committee for their hard work on various projects, including the K1.3 million project commissioned. He emphasized that CDF is a game-changer, bringing tangible benefits to the people and demonstrating the government's commitment to improving citizens' lives.

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14/10/2025

Chief Kalukumya of the Lamba-speaking people of Mpongwe district has expressed deep concern over the increasing crime rates in his chiefdom, attributing it to the absence of a police post.
During a courtesy call by Mpongwe Member of Parliament Gregory Ngowani and other government officials, Chief Kalukumya urged the government to consider establishing a police post in the area through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). He noted that the chiefdom's expansion has led to an increase in criminal activities, making the presence of a police post essential for restoring peace.

In response, Mpongwe District Commissioner Mwitwa Mwambashi assured the traditional leader that the establishment of a police post is already under consideration. The district commissioner pledged to work towards making the police post a reality, bringing relief to the residents in the concerns over safety and security in the area.

12/10/2025

Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upgrading the Mpongwe–Machiya road, including the construction of a modern bridge, to meet high standards.

Speaking during the Chalilamulimba Traditional Ceremony under Chief Ndubeni in Mpongwe, Hon. Matambo called for unity among residents, urging them to rise above tribal divisions and work together for the district’s development.

Meanwhile, Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo assured farmers that all harvested grain will be secured and that no produce will go to waste. He further pledged that farmers will receive timely payments for their crops

10/10/2025

councilors in Lufwanyama District walked out of a full council meeting.
The councilors alleged that machinery meant for a road project was being used on personal projects belonging to senior management. This, they claimed, was a clear case of abuse of office.

According to prime Tv, the councilors expressed frustration over the management's alleged failure to prioritize public projects, instead using council resources for personal gain. The councilors demanded immediate action to address the issue, but when their concerns were not met, they resorted to walking out of the meeting.

10/10/2025

08/10/2025

DON'T BE LEFT OUT,
(CHALILA MULIMBA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY)

29/09/2025

Mpongwe District Receives New Ambulance

Mpongwe District has received a new ambulance during a handover ceremony graced by the area Member of Parliament Gregory Ngowani, the District Commissioner Mwambashi Mwitwa, and other key stakeholders.

Speaking during the event, the dignitaries emphasized that the ambulance will play a vital role in strengthening the health delivery system by ensuring timely medical response and transportation of patients.

The newly handed-over ambulance is expected to help reduce mortalities in the district and provide essential services to residents, especially those living in far-flung areas where access to healthcare facilities remains a challenge.

Stakeholders hailed the development as a step towards improving the well-being of the community and pledged continued support in enhancing healthcare services in Mpongwe.

26/09/2025

2000 HEALTH WORKERS TO BE DEPLOYED BY THE END OF 2025, AND 2500 NEXT YEAR 2026.(BY FINANCE MINISTER SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE)

22/09/2025

Soccer Award News

19/09/2025

THE MULELA RADIO LISTENING CLUB TRAILI
started my day via a call from one of staff and coordinator for our Radio listener’s club co –Presenter Producer for our famous nature solutions Radio program Faith manjabila.A Program that has cut across four major media house of the greater copper belt province of Zambia-Africa.
Faith had earlier on been organizing for us to meet the Radio listener’s club members.It’s over 40 kilometers from Mpongwe Central area to Mulela Western side of Mpongwe District.We took almost 2hours at the station awaiting the commuters to add the numbers for us to set off. A Journey that started around half 8 o’clock from base the M.B.A RADIO 95.3FM saw us reach Mulela half 11 hours Central Africa time.

Faith had all in Check, were well received by the chairman and his vice chair, the woman were seated under a mango tree and others under some indigenous savannah trees of the country side. The environment was so good, one could even see the tender leaves of our trees waving at us, the air was so invigorating, and let one wish to ask either there is some hut that can allow our team stay there for good.

Mulela area has a Market,a School, and it’s also enroute to the famous St. Antony Mission a home for one of Copper belt Mpongwe Natural tourism attraction, the famous KASHIBA DAM! The area has also a Forest preservation called Imanda forest.Our Journey and trip trail was about our Environment, our task was to deliver some t-shirts and Radio band to our club Members to easy follow up on NATURE SOLUTIONS RADIO PROGRAMME.HERE IS THE STORY IN PCITURES: