Central Provincial Administration

May this Sabbath renew our strength, deepen our faith, and remind us of the importance of love, unity, family fellowship and kindness to one another.

Happy Sabbath to all our citizens,

President and First Lady.

ZNS GRADUATES SKILLED YOUTHS AS GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO MORE

The government says the reintroduced National Service Training Programme under the Zambia National Service (ZNS) has proved to transform youths through skills training and discipline aimed at promoting national development.

Speaking during the graduation of over 1,000 youths in Kabwe earlier today, Defence Minister Honourable Ambrose Lufuma reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to empowering young people through the Voluntary National Service Training Programme.

Mr. Lufuma described the initiative as a key driver in promoting discipline, patriotism, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among youths. He said the programme reflects the Government’s commitment under President Hakainde Hichilema's leadership to equip young people with practical and life-sustaining skills that will enable them to become job creators rather than job seekers.

He added that graduates had been equipped with technical, entrepreneurial and basic military training aimed at producing disciplined and productive citizens capable of contributing to national development.

Mr. Lufuma further said the Government would continue expanding training centres, improving infrastructure and increasing support towards the programme due to growing demand from youths across the country. He urged the graduates to use the knowledge and skills acquired to become agents of change in their communities.

Meanwhile, Zambia National Service Commander Lieutenant General Engineer Maliti Solochi said the programme had equipped youths with practical and marketable skills in food production, bricklaying, auto mechanics, carpentry, agriculture, plumbing and metal fabrication.
Lieutenant General Solochi said the initiative had also instilled military discipline, patriotism and entrepreneurship among the graduates, describing it as a key driver of socio-economic transformation.

He noted that training centres in the Copperbelt Province, Muchinga Province and Northern Province had successfully trained both male and female youths under the programme.

He further commended the Government for reintroducing the initiative, saying it was helping youths become disciplined, self-reliant and productive citizens.

Speaking at the same event, Central Province Permanent Secretary Dr. Milner Mwanakampwe, who represented Central Province Minister Mwabashike Nkulukusa, thanked the Zambia National Service for successfully hosting the training and the graduation ceremony.

Dr. Mwanakampwe said the Government remains committed to empowering youths through skills training and increased development funding.

He noted that the increase in the Constituency Development Fund from K 1.6 million to over K 40 million per constituency had created more opportunities for youths across the country.

He urged the graduates to use the skills acquired to support infrastructure development, job creation and contribute to national development in their respective constituencies.

President Hakainde Hichilema has officially reintroduced the Zambia National Service (ZNS) voluntary skills training program, which had been inactive since the early 1980s. The initiative was approved by Cabinet in December 2024 and commenced its first training cohort in September 2025.

The six-month program focuses on basic military training, agriculture, and vocational skills such as plumbing, carpentry, and entrepreneurship.

Due to the success of the first intake, a second cohort is scheduled to begin this year 2026, following the graduation of the first group today may 8, 2026.

Meet Alpha Himaluwani a tough lady who gave men a good run for their money.

She emerged as the best Graduating Student in Carpentry and Joinery.

A real definition of 'what a man can do, a woman can do.'

Leave her a message of congratulations for her hard work.

Congratulations to Ernest Namakando for graduating as the best Food Production student.

He has been awarded a four plate cooker, pots and other food production tools to help him start an enterprise after this graduation.

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Graduation Underway.
Over 1,000 National Service Training Program intake 01/2025 are graduating at ZNS Kabwe.

GOVT RUSHES TO RESCUE FIVE FEARED BURIED IN MUMBWA MINE COLLAPSE

Government has launched an emergency rescue operation after five people are suspected to have been buried following a mine tunnel collapse in Mumbwa Central Province Permanent Secretary Dr. Milner Mwanakampwe has confirmed.

Speaking during a press briefing, Dr. Mwanakampwe said the incident occurred after unauthorized individuals accessed the mine through channels not known to the police officers who had been deployed by the mine owner to guard the site.

"The mine collapsed and five people are suspected to still be buried underground. Our priority now is to save the lives of those trapped before we look at what precipitated the illegal entry and other things will be dealt with later," Dr. Mwanakampwe said.

He emphasized that government had already taken remedial and corrective measures, but illegal access remained a challenge.

Dr. Mwanakampwe said a committee of Permanent Secretaries was immediately instituted to oversee the rescue efforts: "on 6 May, the Directorate of Mines Safety, Inspections and Audits, together with a specialized rescue team, was dispatched to the site, excavation works commenced this morning."

He disclosed that: "So far, one tunnel has been opened but no survivors have been found. As of 16:00 hours today, teams are working to open a second tunnel in a bid to reach the trapped individuals."

Dr. Mwanakampwe said President Hakainde Hichilema has directed that all possible measures be taken to save lives before any investigations into the cause of the collapse are conducted.

“We are doing everything we can. Mine Safety officials, District and Provincial Administration, and security personnel are all on the ground to ensure we rescue our citizens,” Dr. Mwanakampwe said.

While the victims are believed to be Zambian citizens, the Permanent Secretary noted that there is also a likelihood that some of those trapped may be foreign nationals.

Rescue operations are ongoing and government is monitoring the situation on the ground.

CDF DELIVERS SECURITY AND SAFETY IN KATUBA

Government through the enhanced Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has officially handed over the Mungule Police Post in Katuba Constituency of Chibombo District in a move aimed at strengthening security and reducing crime in the area.

Central Province Minister Honourable Mwabashike Nkulukusa, who graced the handover ceremony, disclosed that Government spent K759,186.70 on the construction of the police post.

Mr. Nkulukusa further revealed that Government invested an additional K138,960.00 towards furnishing the facility to ensure that the police post is fully functional and ready to serve its intended purpose from day one.

The Minister has since warned livestock thieves in the area, stating that Government has strengthened laws against stock theft.

He said cattle theft is now a non-bailable offence following changes in the law aimed at curbing the vice.

Mr. Nkulukusa also appreciated President Hakainde Hichilema for introducing progressive policies and increasing CDF allocations, which have continued to improve development in communities.

He further thanked the traditional leadership for providing land for the construction of the police post, including accommodation space for officers and other civil servants.

Meanwhile, Lusaka Police Assistant Commanding Officer for Lusaka Urban, Mr. Rodney Chipasu, who represented Lusaka Division Commanding Officer Mr. Ronald Zambo said Government, the police, and the community must work together to ensure the safety of citizens.

Mr. Chipasu noted that the construction of the police post demonstrates Government’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of its citizens.
He emphasized that it is the duty of the police service to help reduce criminal activities in the country and urged members of the community to safeguard the infrastructure and refrain from engaging in illegal activities.

Mr. Chipasu further encouraged police officers stationed at the facility to work closely with the community and maintain professionalism in the ex*****on of their duties.

And Chief Mungule of the Lenje-speaking people of Chibombo District expressed gratitude to Government for constructing the CDF-funded police post in her chiefdom.

The traditional leader noted that cattle theft has become a major challenge in the area and expressed confidence that the opening of the police post will help reduce crime levels and improve security in the chiefdom.

Happy birthday to the first lady.

Ba Central, how about we build a museum and this car comes here?

President Hakainde Hichilema looks on and smiles as the crowd cheers when he commissioned some projects in Western Province.