On Wednesday 14th January, 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government kicked off its first meeting of the year with Mayors, Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers and Municipal Corporation officials to advance strategic planning initiatives for the year ahead. Discussions focused on key objectives, including feedback from Municipal Corporations on the National Upkeep of Public Spaces Programme, initiatives to support Carnival cleanup operations, and other critical matters impacting

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Power Access Improves in Rural Zambia By Nyambe Nalishebo Access to electricity in rural areas has risen to 33 percent in 2025, up from 8 percent recorded in 2021. Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary for Electricity ANOLD SIMWABA has attributed the increase to government efforts aimed at improving energy supply and security. Mr. SIMWABA said this in a speech delivered on his behalf by Ministry of Energy Director of Energy MAFAYO ZIBA during the launch of guidelines for conducting Gender Impac