The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has registered a significant milestone in the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for the 2025 year across all seven constituencies in Lusaka District.
During the period under review, the Council disbursed a total of K17,227,343.00 in grants to 696 beneficiaries including cooperatives and clubs who utilized the funds through various lucrative business ventures across key sectors such as farming, catering, construction, and welding, among others.
In a press statement Chola Mwamba, LCC
Public Relations Manager said under the Empowerment Loan Component, a total of K25,001,703.82 was disbursed to 378 beneficiaries including cooperatives, clubs, individuals, and companies across the seven constituencies.
Additionally, she said under the Secondary Boarding School and Skills Development Bursaries, the Council disbursed K15,415,021.15, facilitating the sponsorship of 4,959 students in skills development programs at various training institutions, while 529 learners benefited from secondary boarding school bursaries.
In the CDF community projects component, a total of K55,421,698.80 was allocated to 108 projects implemented across all constituencies.
Mwamba also pointed out that the Lusaka City Council is delighted with these achievements and remains optimistic about the current year.
“We reaffirm our commitment to going an extra mile to ensure that the CDF continues to drive inclusive development and leaves no one behind in the development agenda,” she added.