10/10/2026
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๐๐ฎ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ โ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐.
Chongwe Mayor, His Worship Mr Frederick Sashi, was among the invited guests who attended this yearโs Mbambala Traditional Ceremony of the Nsenga-Luzi people of Luangwa District, held under the leadership of Senior Chief Mburuma.
The ceremony was held under the theme โGreater Output, Unity and Continuity,โ highlighting the importance of unity, cultural preservation and collective efforts towards community development.
Speaking during the ceremony, Guest of Honour and Luangwa District Commissioner, Mr Luke Chikani, said the Government of the Republic of Zambia recognises the important role traditional leaders play in reaching local communities and supporting the implementation of development programmes.
Mr Chikani noted that traditional leaders remain important partners in promoting development and strengthening the relationship between the Government and the people at the grassroots level.
Meanwhile, speaking on behalf of Senior Chief Mburuma, Mr Joseph congratulated the President of the Republic of Zambia on his re-election and commended the Government for various development initiatives being implemented across the country.
He cited the introduction of free education, school feeding programmes, the increase in the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation and the construction of chiefsโ palaces as initiatives that have contributed to development and improved the face of the chiefdom.
Mr Joseph further expressed the chiefdomโs commitment to supporting the Governmentโs Grow Zambia Agenda, emphasising the importance of initiatives aimed at increasing local production and promoting national development.
He also thanked the Government for increased CDF allocations and investments in infrastructure, particularly the construction of schools and health posts, noting their importance in improving access to essential services for local communities.
The Mbambala Traditional Ceremony provided an opportunity for the Nsenga-Luzi people to celebrate their cultural heritage, promote unity and reflect on the role of traditional leadership in advancing community development.