President Hakainde Hichilema swore in Gift Sialubalo as Zambia’s new Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, entrusting him with the critical responsibility of overseeing grassroots development and strengthening the link between the central government and local communities.
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development plays a pivotal role in implementing policies that drive infrastructural and social advancements across Zambia’s constituencies. Under its jurisdiction, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has been expanded to address pressing local needs, including service delivery improvements and community-driven projects.
President Hichilema, in a statement, emphasized the need for the Ministry to address persistent challenges that have hampered effective governance at the local level. “It is imperative that the Ministry proactively tackles obstacles to the efficient delivery of essential services,” he stated, underscoring the importance of transparency, responsiveness, and capacity-building to foster public trust and accountability.
Among the immediate priorities outlined for Hon. Sialubalo is the urgent need to enhance waste management and sanitation infrastructure in urban and rural communities. The Ministry is expected to spearhead efforts to implement sustainable garbage collection systems, upgrade sewer networks, and maintain clean and safe public spaces across the country.
Local authorities will play a crucial role in supporting the new Minister’s agenda, ensuring that municipal operations align with national development goals. Observers hope that Hon. Sialubalo’s leadership will bring tangible improvements to Zambia’s communities, advancing the administration’s broader vision for economic growth and social equity.
Let’s hope he has a gifting work ethic and integrity to match .
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Ijacket lilya baashime fye? Its his elder brother’s? Its too big
Wishing the guy well in his new endeavor, and hoping this is a progressing appointment.
If his abilities in finding a suit that fits are anything to go by, I don’t have much Hope!
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By the same token look at all the smartly dressed and well manicured politicans we have and where has that got us ?? Them everywhere and us nowhere,
Maybe just maybe when we see someone modest wearing a smart T shirt, and slacks we may achieve more, just saying
That suit – Gunness ya gwira, where by the palms are even hidden. Only good thing, the man looks serious I think he can work. But the President warned against over indulgence and doing personal issues, I suspect the guy who left enzo uthila bad, for the President to say that
Masiye Band put it plain – dziko lamulungu ndi lovuta.
What do you really want, baclenka with design suits, shoes, underwears…
At some point, as the case GBM and Kambwili, it is your mouth which cannot stop eating, rather than tailor, that is responsible for you look. If he closes his mouth and walk 2 km a day, he can fix this problem in a year
Very honest President – cabinet ministers are dozing in cabinet meetings by 10hrs and you expect the country to improve. Reason you will be an announcing 4% GDP growth but pa ground is zero.
And just the other day we had a certain Ka Mwata here jerking around about the cause of Nkombo’s disappointment.When you want explanations about presidential terminations just don’t miss the next episode of replacements and appointments when the President gives instructions to the incoming personnel.You will get a gist of why the former was fired,not jerking with personal imaginations
The honourable Minister of Local Government is is indeed a fashion disaster!
Is he not the same one where there is a conversation with a chinese woman circulating over 60,000 us dollars?!?
Awe, he is a gift mwe! Mu Zambia namo! He could have bought a fitting suit.
This is a new twist to the emperor’s new clothes … I hope he will deliver beyond the ludicrous dressing he presents. It’s as if he borrowed GBM’s old suits…
Why are they more concerned with constitution amendments than the cry of the suffering people? All voters go and register for 2026 elections and reject life of poverty and demand decent living as a birthright.
This government needs suit amendments! Not constitutional amendments
shame the guy couldn’t take his suit jacket to have the sleeves altered to his arm length and you expect him to run a ministry !!!!!! Take the suit jacket to BHukhan Tailors ……lol!!!!!
He was not prepared for it.
He was informed at short notice.
If that is the case that could show how calculating the president is ???
Short notice? So he was protesting the short notice by wearing a loooong sleeved jacket?
HH’s appointments are not inspiring. Local authorities services in Zambia are poor or not there yet he appoint an unhealthy to a ministry that has so many problems to sort out.
How true!
These politicians…childish man!