Mpika Town Council-Zambia

22/10/2026

17-MEMBER COOPERATIVE IN MPIKA GROWS FROM K40,000 CDF GRANT TO K100,030 INVESTMENT

A group of 17 members of a cooperative in Kamwanya Ward, Mpika, who benefited from a Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grant of K40,000 in 2022 to start a bakery, has now re-invested K100,030 from their profits to purchase a second double oven.

Pharaz Bakery Chairperson, Mr. Norman Chilumba Muma, said the cooperative received K40,000 in 2022, out of which they spent K18,000 on a mixer and K19,500 on a double oven to start bread production.

Mr. Muma said through hard work and unity among members, including women in the group, they managed last week to purchase a new set of bakery equipment worth K100,030.

The items purchased include:

- Double Oven - K43,000
- Bread Slicer - K19,500
- Proofer - K10,500
- Working Table - K10,500
- Bread Pans - K10,200
- Bun Pans - K5,330
- Scale - K1,000
- Total - K100,030

He was speaking when a team from the Zambia Daily Mail visited the bakery in Kamwanya Township.

Mr. Muma expressed his gratitude to President Hakainde Hichilema for increasing the CDF allocation, stating that the fund is transforming lives at community level.


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21/10/2026

PRESS STATEMENT
MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL SHUTS DOWN 13 SHOPS AT BUS STATION OVER UNPAID RENTALS

Mpika – 20th October, 2026

Mpika Town Council has shut down over 13 shops at the main Bus Station for failure to pay rentals to the Local Authority.

Leading the Revenue Collection Task Force, Mpika Town Council Administrative Officer, Mr. John Sichilya, said the exercise was conducted to ensure compliance and to protect Council revenue.

"We have gone on the ground as a Task Force for revenue collection, and the Local Authority will not sit and watch. We will take action against shop owners who are in arrears," Mr. Sichilya said.

He further stated that conducting business in Council-owned shops without paying rentals is an offence.

Mr. Sichilya has also reminded all business owners operating in Council facilities to renew their 2027 trading licences on time in order to avoid penalty charges.

The Council is committed to enhancing service delivery, and payment of rentals and licence fees is key to achieving that goal.

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19/10/2026

MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL.

KAPIRI MPOSHI –CENTRAL PROVINCE.
19/OCTOBER/2026.

Kapiri Mposhi District Commissioner Mr Francis Hasalama has praised the Zambia Devolution Support Programme for strengthening the provision of capital grants to qualifying local authorities.

Mr Hasalama said the grants have given councils an opportunity to invest in critical infrastructure and public services that directly improve the welfare of communities.

He cited markets, feeder roads, sanitation facilities, water infrastructure, waste-management systems, street lighting and other community facilities as some of the investments contributing to local economic development and improved service delivery.

The District Commissioner was speaking during the official opening of a five-day meeting in Kapiri Mposhi, Central Province.

The meeting is being hosted under the Zambia Devolution Support Programme’s annual performance assessment and Devolution Tracking Tool.

The meeting has attracted representatives from Chibombo, Chisamba, Chitambo, Kabwe, Luano, Mkushi, Mumbwa, Ngabwe, Serenje and Shibuyunji local authorities.

Mr Hasalama urged officers from the participating local authorities to appreciate the importance of performance under the programme, saying it is not merely about meeting assessment requirements.

He said the programme is also about creating opportunities for councils to access resources that support development and improve the quality of life of local communities.

The Kapiri Mposhi District Commissioner further said the programme has introduced the Devolution Tracking Tool, which will strengthen the monitoring of devolved functions and support evidence-based decision-making.

He added that the tool would help institutions identify challenges at an early stage and take appropriate corrective measures.

Meanwhile, Mpika Town Council Secretary Mr Samuel Musenga was accompanied by Mpika District Administrative Officer Mr Stephen Mulenga, Director of Human Resource and Administration Mr Nathan Kapeshi , Director of Planning Ms Martha Chikwanda , Director of Finance Mr Sipalo Kayama Director of Fisheries and Livestock Services Mr Donatello Singa .

Others are Director of Agriculture Mr Samuel Nyumbu, Internal Auditor Mr Amon Chela and Committee Clerk Ms Martha Mulenga.

The meeting is expected to end on Friday.

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Mushota Mpundu
MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER.

Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz

16/10/2026

14/10/2026

🌿🧹 KEEP MPIKA CLEAN, GREEN AND HEALTHY! 💚💛.

📅 Date: Friday, 16th October 2026.

Mpika Town Council, through the Public Relations Office, is calling upon all residents of Mpika to take collective responsibility for keeping our town clean, safe, and healthy.

As we observe the Keep Mpika Clean initiative, let us work together to maintain clean streets, markets, drainage channels, and public spaces. Every resident has a role to play in protecting our environment and promoting good sanitation practices.

The local authority is calling all residents to avoid littering, dispose of waste responsibly, and take pride in keeping their surroundings clean.

Remember, a clean environment is everyone's responsibility. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener, and healthier Mpika for ourselves and future generations. 🌍💚.

YOUR TOWN. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. LET'S KEEP MPIKA CLEAN! 🧹🌱.

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13/10/2026

PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL REFUTES FALSE CLAIMS ON SALE OF LAND ALONG OLD ZAMBEEF ROAD

Mpika – 13th October, 2026.

Mpika Town Council has noted with concern a video circulating on various social media platforms alleging that the Local Authority intends to sell land along Old Zambeef Road to an unknown investor.

The said video, which has been monitored by the Public Relations Unit, was posted by Mr. Alexander Lungu, claiming that the Council wants to sell the said land. This claim is false and misleading.

The Council wishes to clarify as follows:

1. The Council is replanning that the land in question so that proper structures are set up in order to beautiful the town.

2. The structures seen on the said land were temporary given and they will be moved in order to pave way for the replanning process.

3. The demarcation of the said land is clearly between the Mpika Primary School land drainage and the council land.

Mpika Town Council therefore urges members of the public to disregard the false information being circulated.

We further wish to advise the public to desist from posting unverified information on social media and instead visit the Local Authority offices to seek clarity on any matters of concern.

The Council remains committed to transparent land management and serving the interests of the people of Mpika.

Issued by:
Mushota Mpundu
Public Relations Officer
Mpika Town Council.
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13/10/2026

PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL FIRE BRIGADE RETRIEVES TODDLER FROM A 15-METRE WELL

Mpika, 13th October 2026.

At approximately 15:31 hours yesterday, Mpika Town Council Fire Brigade received a distress call reporting a child fallen into a well in Tazara Township, Section A, near Peads Private School.

The fire and rescue crew, led by Firefighter Gedion Nyimbili, responded immediately at 15:32 hours.

Upon arrival, the crew assessed the situation and swiftly deployed an appropriate rescue technique, retrieving the body from the approximately 15-metre-deep well, almost instantly.

Preliminary information indicates that the child, Joseph Mulenga, aged one (01) year and eleven (11) months, had reportedly been unwell and had just returned from Tazara Resident Clinic, where his mother had taken him for medical attention.

The mother, Ezel Mwape, aged twenty (20), who works as a maid at a residential home in the neighbourhood, reportedly left the child at their home and returned to work.

She was later informed by pupils of Peads private school that the child had fallen into a well at another residence some distance from their home.

The Zambia Police Service has instituted investigations into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.

The body has since been deposited at Mpika Urban Clinic mortuary awaiting postmoterm.

Commenting on the incident, Mpika Town Council Divisional Fire Officer, Reuben Mukonde, urged parents and guardians to ensure that young children are closely supervised and that all wells are securely covered or fenced to prevent similar incidents.

He further called on members of the public to promptly report emergencies, including fires, accidents and rescue incidents, by calling the Mpika Town Council Fire Brigade emergency line on 0974 141 763 to facilitate a timely response.

Mpika Town Council remains committed to safeguarding lives, protecting property and promoting the safety and well being of the community.

Issued by:
Mushota Mpundu
Public Relations Officer.
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07/10/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION CONDUCTED IN MPIKA
07 October 2026

Mpika Town Council, through the Public Health Department and led by Mr. Francis Kapila, conducted a routine inspection of food premises in various parts of Mpika District, with the assistance of students from Michael Chilufya Sata School of Public Health.

During the inspection, the team seized and impounded the following expired food items for safe disposal:

- 56 cases of Shaka drinks
- 28 cases of Fuse drinks
- 15 assorted biscuits
- 20 sachets of milk
- 5 damaged salt sacks

The total value of the goods was estimated at over K8,000.

Traders found with expired products were issued warnings and advised to apply the FEFO principle—First Expiry, First Out—when stocking and selling products, in order to avoid losses and protect public health.

Mpika Town Council urges members of the public to report any shops or businesses selling expired or unsafe products to the Council offices.

Business owners are further reminded to comply with the Food Safety Act No. 19 of 2019, which prohibits the sale of expired, contaminated, or mislabelled food products. Offenders risk the seizure of goods and prosecution.

Issued by:
(Original Copy Signed)
Mushota Mpundu
Public Relations Officer
Mpika Town Council
Muchinga Province
Contact: +260 978 303 976
Email: [email protected]
Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz

05/10/2026

HAPPY TEACHERS' DAY! 📚✨

Mpika Town Council wishes all teachers in Mpika a Happy Teachers' Day!

We celebrate and appreciate your hard work, dedication, and passion in shaping the future of our children. Thank you for your invaluable service to our community.

Mention your favourite teacher in the comments below and make them feel special! 👇

03/10/2026

REHEARSALS UNDERWAY FOR MISS INDEPENDENCE MPIKA & COLOUR FESTIVAL 2026

Rehearsals for the much-anticipated Miss Independence Mpika and Colour Festival 2026 are currently underway!

So far, we have Ms. Gift Kababa, Ms. Sandra Chisulo and Ms. Helen Kumwenda who are doing their rehearsals and looking absolutely lovely.

The atmosphere is vibrant as our contestants prepare to showcase beauty, talent, and culture in celebration of Zambia's Independence.

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