Mpika Town Council-Zambia

PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL SEIZES ASSORTED BEER FROM UNLICENSED OUTLETS IN CBD

MPIKA, 13th May 2026 – Mpika Town Council, through the Department of Public Health and Council Police, has seized an assortment of alcoholic beverages from various shops operating in the Central Business District.

The operation was conducted on yesterday by Health Inspector, Mr. Paul Mutale, together with Council Police officers. The confiscated beers were being sold by business owners without valid liquor licenses, contrary to the Liquor Licensing Act, Chapter 187 of the Laws of Zambia.

Mr. Mutale stated that the Council will not sit idle while business houses flout the law.

“The Local Authority has a duty to regulate the sale of alcohol in the district. We are warning all traders that selling liquor without a valid license is illegal. Those found wanting will be prosecuted and their merchandise confiscated,” Mr. Mutale said.

He further appealed to the business community to comply with licensing requirements before commencing the sale of alcoholic beverages.

“Any person or business intending to sell beer is required to pay a prescribed liquor license fee of K365 to the Council. This must be done before they start trading. There will be no exceptions,” he added.

Mpika Town Council remains committed to enforcing the law and ensuring orderly trade in the district for the safety and well-being of all residents.

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Issued by
(Original Copy Signed)
Mushota Mpundu (Mr)
MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER MUCHINGA
PROVINCE
CONTACT: 260978303976
EMAIL. [email protected].
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Zambia
Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz

PUBLIC NOTICE
DEFERRAL OF CANDIDATES NOMINATION BRIEFING.

Good evening, Mpika residents.

Kindly note that the Candidates Nomination Briefing initially scheduled for Tuesday, 12th May 2026, has been deferred to Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 10:00 hours.

The venue remains the same: Mpika Boys Secondary School Hall.

All concerned parties are advised to take note of this change.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz

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11th May, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz

MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL LEADS KEEP ZAMBIA CLEAN, GREEN AND HEALTHY CAMPAIGN

MPIKA– Employees of Mpika Town Council today took to the streets of the central business district to participate in the ongoing Keep Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy Campaign, a national programme aimed at promoting cleanliness and public health.

The clean-up exercise targeted key public spaces including, bus stations, and drainages. Leading by example was Bus Station Supervisor, Ms. Vailet Kachali, who was on the ground ensuring that all traders, bus operators, and Council staff took part in the activity.

“We all have a role to play in keeping our town clean. A clean environment is a healthy environment,” Ms. Kachali said as she mobilized people at the Bus Station.

Also actively involved in the exercise were Council employees Mr. Derrick and Mr. John Chanda, who were seen sweeping streets, unblocking drainages, and collecting litter around town to ensure Mpika remains clean and safe for all residents.

The Council has called on members of the public, business owners, and institutions to support the campaign by cleaning their surroundings every last Friday of the month and making it a daily habit.

Mpika Town Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the presidential directive on the Keep Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy Campaign, stating that a clean town attracts investment, reduces disease, and improves the quality of life for all.

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Zambia
Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz

PUBLIC NOTICE
MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL RADIO PROGRAMME

MPIKA– Mpika Town Council wishes to inform members of the public that it will feature on a special live radio programme to update residents on key community development activities in the district.

The programme will be aired LIVE on Radio Yusufu today at exactly 16:00 hours.

Panelists:
1. Assistant Community Development Officer – Mpika Town Council
2. Public Relations Officer – Mpika Town Council
3. Valuation Officer – Mpika Town Council

Topics for Discussion:
1. Cash for Work Programme Sensitization– Updates on implementation, beneficiary selection, payment schedules, and community projects under the programme.
2. Inspection of the 2025 main valuation Roll – Importance of the ongoing exercise, how and what residents need to know.

Members of the public are encouraged to tune in to Radio Yusufu at 16:00 hours and participate by calling in with questions, contributions, or concerns regarding the two programmes.

Mpika Town Council remains committed to keeping the community informed and engaged in local development initiatives.

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Zambia

Mpika Town Council Donates Jerseys to Lady Bug Queens Academy Ahead of Provincial Play-Offs

MPIKA – Mpika Town Council has donated an assortment of football jerseys to Lady Bug Queens Academy, following the team’s crowning as Champions of the FAZ Division One Women Zone B for Mpika District for the 2025/2026 season.

The handover was held at the Civic Centre on Wednesday. The donation comes as the Lady Bug Queens prepare to represent Mpika District at the Muchinga Provincial Play-Offs scheduled for 16th May 2026 in Chinsali.

At the play-offs, the Lady Bug Queens will face fellow district champions from Chinsali and Nakonde. The winners of the provincial play-offs will go on to represent Muchinga Province at the national level in Lusaka in June 2026.

Speaking during the handover, Mpika Town Council Assistant Community Development Officer, Mr. Mwale Kalifungwa, said the Council remains committed to supporting sports development in the district.
“Government, through the local authority, is supporting sports because it keeps our youths active, disciplined, and away from vices. We are proud of Lady Bug Queens and we want them to represent Mpika well in Chinsali,” Mr. Kalifungwa said.

Meanwhile, Lady Bug Queens Academy Manager, Ms. Mercy Mwila, thanked the Council for the gesture.

“We are very grateful to Mpika Town Council for coming through for us. This donation has motivated the girls. We promise to fly the Mpika flag high at the provincial play-offs,” Ms. Mwila said.
The Council has wished the team success as they embark on the next stage of their campaign.
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Issued by
(Original Copy Signed)
Mushota Mpundu (Mr)
MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER MUCHINGA
PROVINCE
CONTACT: 260978303976
EMAIL. [email protected]

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-ZambiaMuchinga Provincial Administration
Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz
Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠

Mpika Town Council yesterday conducted community sensitisations on the Revised Cash for Work (R-CFW) Programme in Mpika, Lwitikila ward, Part of Mutamba ward and Mukungwa ward, aimed at equipping residents with an in-depth overview of the programme’s objectives, eligibility criteria, targeting systems, and payment mechanisms.

The Revised Cash for Work Programme is a government intervention designed to provide temporary employment to vulnerable individuals while supporting community development through labour-intensive public works.

Participants earn income through structured tasks, offering immediate financial relief while contributing to the rehabilitation and maintenance of community assets.

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Zambia
Mpika Community Radio Station 89.5Mhz