16/05/2026
For Immediate Release
GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS OVER K21.4 MILLION WORTH OF CDF INFRASTRUCTURE AND EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT IN LUPOSOSHI DISTRICT
LUPOSOSHI – 16th May, 2026.
In a landmark move toward rural transformation, the Government has officially commissioned and handed over various infrastructure projects and a fleet of earth-moving equipment valued at K21, 401,276.18 million in Lupososhi District.
Among the notable infrastructure projects is a newly constructed maternity wing in Mulala Chiefdom, which will provide local women with immediate access to maternal healthcare, eliminating the need to walk long distances.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Northern Province Acting Permanent Secretary, Ms. Beauty Undi-Phiri, stated that the commissioned projects are a direct realization of President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision to deliver equitable development to every corner of Zambia through decentralization.
Additionally, Ms. Undi-Phiri officially handed over a newly built 1x2 classroom block at Lwenge Primary School to boost local education.
The massive investment, funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), also includes essential machinery such as a grader, tipper truck, roller compactor, excavator, and water bowser truck.
“The new earth-moving equipment will be pivotal in rehabilitation works for the district’s feeder road network, which serves as the backbone for agricultural productivity and economic growth”,she said.
She underscored that the K21,401,276.18 investment is intended to restore hope, unlock rural connectivity, and ensure that the benefits of national economic transformation are felt directly at the household level.
Meanwhile, Sub-Chief Mulala of the Mulala Chiefdom commended the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema for prioritizing development in the area.
The traditional leader noted that it is a privilege to have a government that does not segregate any region when distributing national resources, adding that the new projects will significantly uplift the lives of his subjects.
Issued by:
(Original Copy Signed)
Sandra M. Siasiya (Mrs)
Principal Public Relations Officer
Northern Province