The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Erastus Uutoni, has called for an impactful and sustainable rural development transformation. 

The National Council Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has expressed the need for the upper house and regional councils to engage communities to listen to their concerns.

This will help in the formulation of development agendas and legislative frameworks.

With the rural electrification budget having received a significant boost, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, is calling on regional councils to use allocated funds prudently. 

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has indicated that there is a need for local authorities and regional councils to align their needs and secure funds for the overall development of the Zambezi Region.

Mbumba held a meeting with local and regional councillors at Katima Mulilo.

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has revised the Customer Service Charter to further cement its commitment to the advancement of public service delivery.

The long-awaited Constituency Development Fund Bill will soon be tabled in the National Assembly.

The proposed legislation, which was approved by the National Council and referred to the National Assembly seven years ago, is aimed at empowering constituencies with financial resources.