Kanchibiya Town Council

LIST OF VOTER EDUCATION FACILITATORS DEPLOYED IN ALL THE 10 WARDS OF KANCHIBIYA

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This followed the passing of His Royal Highness, Paramount Chief of the Ngoni people, Chief Mpezeni IV

ECZ DEPLOYS 20 VOTER EDUCATION FACILITATORS IN 10 WARDS OF KANCHIBIYA DISTRICT

31/05/2026

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has deployed twenty (20) Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs) in all ten (10) wards of the Kanchibiya. This follows the successful training conducted by the Commission in the last five days and after a written assessment which was given to participants to evaluate their understanding of voter education and electoral process in which successful VEFs were selected.

The deployed Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs) will be expected to spearhead voter education activities across all the wards, ensuring that citizens have access to accurate, impartial and timely electoral information. The VEFs are also expected to uphold the principles of Voter Education thus, Inclusivity, Transparency, Non-Partisan and Objectivity as they implement voter education in field.

This exercise reiterates the Commission’s commitment to delivering credible elections ahead of the 13th August, 2026 General election. The Voter Education exercise will run from 1st June to 31st July 2026. Members of the public, Traditional leaders and all public institutions are urged to corporate with the VEFs and help them to deliver voter education without fear or any form of intimidation.

Chrispine Chishimba Ng’onga
District Voter Education and Publicity Coordinator
KANCHIBIYA

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Electoral Commission of Zambia

30/05/2026

Today, Kanchibiya District Conflict Management Committee held a productive meeting to pave the way forward ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Key agenda items included:

✅ Reviewing planned election-related activities
✅ Finalizing a timetable for engaging political party candidates and representatives
✅ Electoral Commission of Zambia code of conduct

The committee is committed to engaging party candidates and representatives at all levels, ensuring that every stakeholder understands the electoral code of conduct, the dangers of hate speech and violence, and the mechanisms available for resolving disputes peacefully.

Together, we're building a violence-free election season.
Let's all play our part before, during, and after the elections. Peace is everyone's responsibility.

📸 Chanda Marvellous

TRAINING OF VOTER EDUCATION FACILITATORS UNDERWAY IN KANCHIBIYA DISTRICT

26/05/2026

The Electoral Commission’s training of Voter Education Facilitators is currently underway at Kanchibiya Town Council Civic Centre. The five-day training programme commenced on Monday, 25th May 2026, and will end on Friday, 29th May 2026.

The training aims to equip facilitators with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively conduct voter education activities within the district ahead of the general elections of 13th August. The Voter Education Facilitators are scheduled to be deployed on 30th and 31st May 2026, with a view to commencing voter education fieldwork on 1st June 2026. They will educate citizens on voting procedures, electoral malpractice, and how to mark a ballot paper in order to eliminate voter apathy and rejected ballot papers. The voter education exercise will run from 1st June to 31st July 2026 in all 10 wards of the district.

In his official opening remarks, the District Electoral Officer (DEO), Mr. Joseph Zulu, urged the VEFs to pay much-needed attention to the newly amended Constitution No. 13 of 2025 and Article No. 12 of the Electoral Process Act, which has introduced a mixed-member proportional representation, in order to be able to educate citizens on its applicability at National Assembly and Local Government levels. The District Voter Education Trainers, Mr. Paul Muma, Mr. Winston Kamima, and the DVEC Coordinator, Mr. Chrispine Chishimba, are on hand to ensure that VEFs are equipped with facilitation skills to conduct the exercise diligently.

The Commission underscores that voter education is foundational to the credibility of the 13th August 2026 General Election. Therefore, members of the public are encouraged to support the programme and cooperate with the trained facilitators during voter education activities in their respective wards.

Issued by: Chanda Marvellous
Public Relations Unit
Kanchibiya Town Council

KANCHIBIYA CONSTITUENCY COMMISSIONS 21 CDF PROJECTS WORTH MILLIONS IN ALL THE WARDS

Kanchibiya Constituency yesterday achieved another proud milestone with the successful commissioning of 21 projects funded under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation. Spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure, water, and governance, the official ceremony underscored the Government’s commitment to grassroots development across all wards.

The flagship project among those commissioned is the Kanchibiya Town Council Civic Centre in Lubaleshi Ward, which is expected to greatly enhance service delivery by enabling the Council to better serve the people of Kanchibiya District.

COMMISSIONED PROJECTS

1. Construction of Kanchibiya Town Council Civic Centre – Lubaleshi Ward
2. Construction of a semi-detached police staff house – Chalabesa, Lubaleshi Ward
3. Construction of a mortuary at Mpepo Mini Hospital
4. Completion of a 1x2 classroom block at Chipi Primary School
5. Procurement of 300 desks for Chipi, Kawama, Mwina, Chinkobo, Kamanamwelwa, and Bubeshi Primary Schools
6. Construction of a palace for Senior Chief Kopa
7. Construction of a 1x2 classroom block at Kawama Primary School
8. Phase one – Construction of an office block for the Office of the President
9. Upgrade of five (5) boreholes to water schemes in Lulingila Ward
10. Construction of a 1x2 classroom block at Mwina Primary School
11. Construction of a 1x2 classroom block at Chinkobo Primary School
12. Construction of a 1x2 classroom block at Kamanamwelwa Primary School
13. Completion of Namusulwa Health Post
14. Construction of a 1x2 classroom block at Bubeshi Primary School
15. Construction of a solar-powered water scheme in Luchembe Central
16. Construction of a solar-powered water scheme in Luchembe Village
17. Construction of a solar-powered water scheme in Chikakala Village
18. Construction of a solar-powered water scheme in Chileshe Mukulu Village
19. Off-grid solar electrification at Mwansabamba Primary School
20. Construction of a solar-powered water scheme at Mwansabamba Primary School
21. Procurement of equipment for five (5) health posts

Speaking at the official commissioning, the Guest of Honour, Mr. Chrispine Chilekwa, underscored the Government's unwavering resolve to ensure inclusive development across all communities.

“These projects are the face of the Government’s commitment to leaving no one behind. We are not stopping here. The Government of His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema has even more ambitious plans for CDF beyond 2026. These are your projects. Guard them jealously. Ensure that the boreholes are maintained. Keep the classrooms clean. Pay back the empowerment loans so that others can also benefit. Remember, CDF has a revolving fund for loans – when you repay, you enable more people to be empowered.”

Mr. Chilekwa also paid tribute to the traditional leadership, recognizing the critical role played by Senior Chief Kopa, Chief Kabinga, Chief Luchembe, and Chief Mpepo in mobilizing communities, resolving disputes, and protecting project infrastructure from vandalism. He affirmed that the Government deeply values the chieftaincy institution as a key partner in national development.

The Guest of Honour further congratulated the Member of Parliament, Honourable Sunday Chanda, the Kanchibiya Town Council leadership, the CDF Committee, contractors, and all community members who contributed labour, land, or ideas towards the realization of these projects.

Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Kanchibiya Constituency, Hon. Sunday Chanda, expressed his gratitude to the government led by President Hakainde Hichilema for its steadfast support to the people of Kanchibiya. He extended sincere thanks to His Excellency President and the New Dawn Government for prioritizing rural development and ensuring that resources effectively reach the local communities.

Kanchibiya Town Council Acting Council Secretary, Dr. Ngwenvu, expressed the Council’s gratitude to all stakeholders for their continued support in the implementation of development programs. He urged stakeholders to sustain the same spirit of collaboration to ensure that the gains achieved are maintained and built upon.

The commissioning of these 21 projects marks a new chapter in community-driven development in Kanchibiya Constituency. The Kanchibiya Town Council reaffirms its commitment to transparent service delivery and calls on all residents to take ownership of the commissioned infrastructure for the benefit of present and future generations.

Issued by Chanda Marvellous
Public Relation Unit
Kanchibiya Town Council


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Kanchibiya Town Council held its Final Ordinally Council meeting Yesterday, closing a memorable chapter for our councillors as their five-year term comes to an end.

This session comes just ahead of the dissolution of Parliament on 15th May 2026.

In her farewell address, Council Chairperson Kanungwe Chota Kanyamina expressed heartfelt gratitude for the teamwork across all wards. She acknowledged that the officers' dedication made it possible for the council to contribute meaningfully to national development and that without their support, none of these achievements would have been possible.

As the councillors prepare to leave office, Her Worship wished them all the best in their future endeavors, celebrating the legacy of service and development they leave behind in Kanchibiya consttituency.

With the current civic cycle ending, Kanchibiya Town Council continues to uphold good governance and sustain development efforts for the people of Kanchibiya District.

Issued by Chanda Marvellous
Kanchibiya Town Council
Public Relations Unit

PUBLIC NOTICE

It is with great pride and joy that we extend our warmest congratulations to Small and Medium Enterprises Development Officer Yona Kaonga for being honored with the Labour Day Award for the Most Hardworking Officer in the Province

Yona’s dedication, tireless efforts, and unwavering commitment to excellence have not only set a remarkable standard but have also inspired us all. This prestigious recognition is a testament to their outstanding contributions and the positive impact they have made in our province.

Let us celebrate this well-deserved achievement and continue to draw inspiration from Yona’s exemplary work ethic.

Once again, "congratulations, Yona Kaonga" Your hard work and passion are truly commendable.

Warm regards,
Kanchibiya Town Council