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06/09/2025

Chama North Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo touring projects under the Constituency Development Fund - CDF in Mulilo and Chikontha of Chisunga Ward.

📷 Kwenje FM Emmanuel Nkhata

05/09/2025

Hon. Mtayachalo toured Chili primary school this morning.

05/09/2025

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Chama North Member of Parliament, Yotam Mtayachalo, has toured the construction site of the first-ever secondary school in Kanyelele, Mbazi Ward in Chama District of Eastern province which is being sponsored by the World Bank.

05/09/2025

Nchuka Health Post in Mbazi ward Construction 65% Complete

By Emmanuel Nkhata

The Nchuka Health post construction worthy k1million has reached 65 percent complete in Mbazi ward, Chama district with Chama North Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo expressing excitement over the progress made so far.

Mr. Mtayachalo made the remarks during a site visit, stating that the facility is expected to be completed and handed over to the community within a few weeks.

The MP commended the local contractor, Muchinga Construction Company, for delivering quality work and encouraged the local authority to consider assigning more projects to such reliable contractors.

According to Chama Town Council's Quantity Surveyor, Richard Mukuwa, the local authority has spent K1 million on the project, which currently stands at 65% completion.

Meanwhile, Chama North Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Committee Vice Chairperson, Bishop Frankson Chipeta, warned contractors against delivering shoddy work or failing to meet project deadlines, encouraging others to emulate the good work being done by Muchinga Construction Company.

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04/09/2025

How has the cash for work initiative improved the livehoods of people in Chama?

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02/09/2025

Chama North member of Parliament Mtayachalo Warns Against Disrupting Community Meetings

By Emmanuel Nkhata

Chama North Member of Parliament, Yotam Mtayachalo, has warned individuals planning to disrupt his community engagement meetings to desist, cautioning that the law will take its course if they proceed.

Speaking during his continued developmental community engagement meetings in Mungwalala and Kazembe, Mr. Mtayachalo emphasized that these gatherings are meant to discuss development programs and inform people about government initiatives, not campaign activities.

The MP asserted his right to hold developmental meetings with his constituents and warned leaders involved in irregularities in the Cash for Work program.

He specifically targeted those who repeatedly list the same beneficiaries despite the program's intention to support vulnerable individuals affected by drought.

Mr. Mtayachalo also appealed to President Hichilema to dispatch auditors to investigate the distribution of the Agricultural Food Security Pack (FSP) in the district, program under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, aims to support vulnerable populations, and the MP seeks to verify if the intended beneficiaries are truly receiving the assistance.

Meanwhile, Group Headman Mungwalala condemned the violent behavior displayed by some youths during Mr. Mtayachalo's community meeting in Mungwalala Village.

The Headman apologized to the MP for the conduct of his subjects, stating that such behavior will not attract development to the area.

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02/09/2025

Fire Destroys 50 REA Project Poles in Chama District

By Watson Botha

Fire has burnt about 50 poles for the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) project near the Kamphemba River in Chama District of Eastern Province.

The incident occurred on September 1, 2025, around 18:00 hours.

According to eyewitnesses, the fire was ignited by unknown individuals.

This incident follows the burning of over 150 poles last year, which were part of a project to connect Kaozi, Chimbilima, Kazembe, and Kambombo villages to electricity.

The contractor responsible for the project had left the poles in the bush.

Meanwhile, efforts to get a comment from both REA and the contractor about the incident proved futile by broadcast time.

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02/09/2025

Headman Mungwalala Reaffirms Support for MP Mtayachalo and UPND Government

By Emmanuel Nkhata

Group Headman Mungwalala in Chama district of Eastern province has reaffirmed his support with the community members for Chama North Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo and the UPND government.

Speaking when Chama North area Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo paid a courtesy call on him in Mungwalala village,Headman Mungwalala said the community has witnessed the ongoing developmental projects in the area that government is undertaking to foster development.

The Headman added that among the main milestones scored by the UPND government is to end cadalism.

He also noted that once the Mungwalala - malama- zandu road that has been marked for construction is completed, it will become shorter route to Sitwe and will be able to reduce the cost of transportation.

The Headman also brought to the attention of the MP the lack of a maternity ward in his area adding that bringing one will alleviate a lot of challenges expectant mother's go through.

Meanwhile Chama North Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo encouraged community members complaining about the Unfairness in benefiting from the Cash for work programme that the programme was introduced by government to reduce poverty and improve living standards of people.

Mr Mtayachalo further assured the Mungwalala community members of government's commitment to resolve all their problems.

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01/09/2025

Headman Chizimba Praises MP Mtayachalo for Development

By Emmanuel Nkhata

Group Headman Chizimba has commended the government, through Chama North Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo, for the significant development projects taking place in the constituency.

The headman made the commendation when Chama North Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo paid a courtesy call on him.

Headman Chizimba cited developments such as the construction of health posts and schools as evidence of the MP's efforts.

He thanked Mr. Mtayachalo for taking the time to visit various parts of the constituency to understand the challenges faced by the people.

The traditional leader also emphasized that as the sitting MP, Mr. Mtayachalo has the right to move around the constituency and hold developmental meetings without any disturbance.

Meanwhile, Chama North member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo informed Headman Chizimba that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) committee has approved K350,000 to connect the entire Chizimba area with electricity.

Mr. Mtayachalo is touring the constituency to update the people on various government development initiatives and gather feedback on the challenges they face.

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31/08/2025

Mwalala Rural Health Center Celebrates 12 Years of Zero Maternal Deaths.

By White Luhanga

Mwalala Rural Health Center in Chama District of Eastern Province has disclosed that it has not recorded any maternal deaths, both at the facility and in the community, for the past 12 years.

This came to light yesterday during the celebration of 12 Years of Zero Maternal Deaths held in Mwalala ward.

Mwalala Rural Health Center in-charge, John Lungu, said this has been achieved through various measures, such as sensitization on good health practices in the community through Safe Motherhood Action Groups (SMAGs), community volunteers.

Mr. Lungu says a trained workforce, which includes a nurse, a midwifery, and a clinical officer, among others, has greatly contributed to the facility recording zero maternal deaths.

He noted that the health center last recorded a maternal death in March 2013, and since then, maternal healthcare services in the area have been enhanced.

Mr. Lungu commended both the government and private partners for their commitment to making the health facility achieve zero maternal deaths through mentorship and material support.

He highlighted a drastic change in maternal health behavior, citing that people have stopped giving birth at home, a habit that earlier contributed to maternal deaths in the community.

Mr. Lungu called on other health facilities to ensure that both the life of the mother and the child are protected during birth.

Chama District Health Director, Billiaty Phiri, commended the health center and thanked the staff and the community for their collaborative efforts in achieving zero maternal deaths.

Dr. Phiri encouraged the community to always seek health services as soon as they feel unwell.

Ground Headman Katangalika thanked the facility for prioritizing maternal healthcare services and encouraged the facility to continue engaging the community on health matters.

The event featured various health services exhibitions.

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31/08/2025

MP Mtayachalo Urges Calm Over FISP Pronouncement

By Emmanuel Nkhata

Chama North Member of Parliament, Yotam Mtayachalo, has called on farmers and residents of Chama District not to panic over the Minister of Agriculture's pronouncement that farmers who do not sell maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) will not benefit from the Farming Input Support Program (FISP).

Mr. Mtayachalo made this call during a continued community engagement in Kaozi Settlement Scheme and Mutanila in Kaozi Ward.

The MP urged Minister of Agriculture, Mutolo Phiri, to clarify the matter, stating that the pronouncement is causing panic among the people of Chama, who faced drought during the 2024/2025 farming season and therefore did not have enough maize to sell to FRA.

Mr. Mtayachalo also expressed concern over the implementation of the Cash for Work program, citing bias in the selection of beneficiaries, which is tarnishing the government's image.

However, he promised to address some of the issues raised by the people as quickly as possible.

The MP also announced that more boreholes will be drilled in the constituency, with a contractor already on the ground to drill over 50 boreholes, which will improve water availability in Kaozi Scheme and promote agricultural production.

Kaozi Settlement Scheme Chairperson, Eliot Mvula, thanked the MP for the development programs undertaken in the constituency, including the completion of Kamphemba Bridge.

Meanwhile, Kaozi Ward Councilor, Doka Mkandawire, appealed to residents to support Hon. Mtayachalo for continued development in the constituency.
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30/08/2025

It was a busy day for Hon. Yotam Mtayachalo Mp for Chama North; he visited the Kaozi settlement scheme and announced that 52 CDF boreholes have been approved for Chama North constituency.include Mtanila village in kapalakonje

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