Author: Nakubiana Shabongo

Energy Minister Makozo Chikote has launched the US$90 million 100-megawatt Kafue Gorge Lower Solar Power Project in Chirundu’s Musaya Ward, a development expected to strengthen the national grid and support the country’s shift toward renewable energy. The project which will be done by PowerChina International includes the construction of the 100MW solar PV plant, a… Continue reading GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES 100MW KAFUE GORGE LOWER SOLAR POWER PLANT IN CHIRUNDU PEGGED AT US$90 MILLION

Road rehabilitation in Chirundu Constituency is moving at an impressive pace, turning long-standing transport challenges into real progress on the ground. With works advancing on key stretches, communities are beginning to feel the difference in their everyday movement and economic activities. Chirundu Town Council is currently working on the Lusitu–Nkadabbwe stretch, while the Chilindi–Machavika stretch… Continue reading ROAD REHABILITATION GAINS PACE, BRINGING RELIEF TO CHIRUNDU COMMUNITIES

Chirundu Town Council (CTC) recently awarded 14 promotional certificates to deserving firefighters in recognition of their commitment to routine examinations and continuous training aimed at improving emergency response and service delivery to the community. Speaking during the award ceremony, CTC Council Chairperson Nevers Muchindu commended the firefighters for their dedication to professional growth, noting that… Continue reading CHIRUNDU TOWN COUNCIL HONOURS FIREFIGHTERS FOR ROUTINE EXAMINATIONS AIMED AT ENHANCING SERVICE EFFICIENCY

The Government has officially handed over Chirundu Town Council’s modern Civic Centre and a double-storey office block, marking one of the district’s most significant infrastructure milestones in more than a decade. The Civic Centre whose construction began in 2012 under the Ministry of Infrastructure but stalled for years was finally completed after the Council committed… Continue reading CHIRUNDU CIVIC CENTRE HANDED OVER AFTER OVER K1 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM LOCALLY GENERATED REVENUE

Construction works for the Chirundu Town Council (CTC) Fire Station in Kabanana of Musaya Ward, Chirundu Constituency, have continued to make steady progress, marking a major leap forward in strengthening the district’s emergency response capacity. The new fire station is envisioned to become a fully equipped, modern facility capable of supporting firefighters with adequate space… Continue reading CONSTRUCTION OF CHIRUNDU TOWN COUNCIL FIRE STATION IN KABANANA, MUSAYA WARD MAKES STEADY PROGRESS

Chirundu Town Council has procured a motor grader worth K3.3 million using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in a bold effort to improve the status of roads across the district. Speaking during a ceremony, Town Council (CTC) Council Chairperson, Nevers Muchindu, said the grader will significantly transform the Council’s ability to open, grade, and maintain… Continue reading CHIRUNDU TOWN COUNCIL PROCURES GRADER USING CDF TO ENHANCE ROAD ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY

Chirundu Town Council has handed over contracts to Sam’s Transport and General Dealers and Timashi Enterprises for the grading of a 1.3KM gravel road and the installation of 3 No. vented drifts from 22 Corners to Gershom Church under the Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZDSP). Speaking during the handover, Chirundu Town Council (CTC) Council Chairperson… Continue reading GOOD ROADS TO REACH ALL THE WARDS IN CHIRUNDU DISTRICT

In line with its mandate to safeguard lives, property, and the environment through timely response to fire and other emergencies, Chirundu Town Council (CTC) has commenced the construction of a modern fire station in Kabanana of Musaya Ward under Chirundu Constituency. The project, valued at over K1 million, is being implemented with financial support from… Continue reading CHIRUNDU TOWN COUNCIL COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN FIRE STATION IN MUSAYA WARD

A team from the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), led by Commissioner McDonald Chipenzi, yesterday visited various voter registration centres in Chirundu Constituency to monitor the ongoing voter registration exercise. Commissioner Chipenzi was accompanied by the District Registration Officer (DRO) and other ECZ staff. The team inspected several stations, including Shoprite at Chirundu Mall, Nabbanda… Continue reading CHIRUNDU CONSTITUENCY REGISTERS MORE THAN 15,000 VOTERS

Chirundu District has so far registered a total of 3,642 voters ahead of the 2026 General Election. Out of this number, 2,258 are updates, while 1,384 represent new registrations across Chirundu Constituency. Following the launch of the 2025 Mass Registration of Voters by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), District Registration Officer (DRO) Embassy Cheembo… Continue reading CHIRUNDU REGISTERS MORE THAN 3,500 VOTERS AHEAD OF THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION