Sioma Council Boosts Digital Power: Officers Trained in Web Content & Cybersecurity

MLGRD DIRECTOR ICT Mrs. Judith Beene

Wednesday 26th November 2025 SIOMA Town Council has continued strengthening its digital capacity as two key officers the Systems Analyst and the Public Relations Officer successfully undergoes an intensive training programme in Website Content Management and Cybersecurity at the Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute. The five days training, which brought together ICT and communication officers… Continue reading Sioma Council Boosts Digital Power: Officers Trained in Web Content & Cybersecurity

ECZ Chairperson Hails Sioma’s Strong Voter Registration Turnout

ECZ Chairperson Mrs. Zaloumis Handover a Voters Card to a new Register at Kabula 2 in Sioma Ward

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), Mrs. Mwanagala Zaloumis, has commended the people of Sioma District for their impressive response to the ongoing voter registration exercise. Mrs. Zaloumis expressed her satisfaction after monitoring registration activities at the Sioma Civic Centre and Kabula 2 Registration Centre, where she found a large number of residents… Continue reading ECZ Chairperson Hails Sioma’s Strong Voter Registration Turnout

SIOMA STEPS UP: D-WASHE PLOTS BOLD WASH AGENDA AMID FUNDING BOOST AND CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

05TH JUNE 2025 IN a pivotal move to advance water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) efforts, the D-WASHE Committee convened a high-level planning meeting at the Sioma Civic Centre Council Chamber, setting a firm agenda to combat WASH-related diseases in the district. The meeting opened with strong remarks from the Council Secretary, Mrs. Chiti Nsama Mizinga,… Continue reading SIOMA STEPS UP: D-WASHE PLOTS BOLD WASH AGENDA AMID FUNDING BOOST AND CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

AUDITOR GENERAL PUSHES SIOMA TO FAST-TRACK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

05th JUNE 2025 AUDITOR General Dr. Ron Mwambwa has called on the Sioma Town Council to accelerate the completion of development projects in the district, urging the Local Authorities to ensure that citizens benefit promptly from public infrastructure investments. Dr. Mwambwa visited Sioma to assess the implementation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects and gain… Continue reading AUDITOR GENERAL PUSHES SIOMA TO FAST-TRACK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

SIOMA TOWN COUNCIL UNVEILS 10-YEAR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANS

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gary Nkombo, MP has launched eighteen (18) Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) for Western and Southern Provinces. The IDPs for 2024–2034 were launched earlier today at Acamms Gardens in Mongu. The 16 Local Authorities in the province and two from Southern province (Chirundu and Itezhi Tezhi) have… Continue reading SIOMA TOWN COUNCIL UNVEILS 10-YEAR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANS

DAY 2 OF MONITORING COMMUNITY PROJECTS UNDER CDF IN SIOMA DISTRICT

THE ongoing drive to uplift the lives of people in Sioma District continues, with a focus on addressing long-standing challenges such as the lack of water in Mutomena Central. Today marked the second day of project monitoring under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), led by the area Member of Parliament, Mr. Kaliye Mandandi, alongside Sioma… Continue reading DAY 2 OF MONITORING COMMUNITY PROJECTS UNDER CDF IN SIOMA DISTRICT

GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS K12 MILLION EARTH-MOVING MACHINES AND LOANS IN SIOMA

THE Government has commissioned earth-moving machines worth K12, 352,418 under the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Sioma District, marking a significant step toward infrastructure development and economic empowerment. Western Province Minister Kapelwa Mbangweta reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fostering robust socio-economic transformation for the benefit of every Zambian. Minister Mbangweta commended the people of… Continue reading GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS K12 MILLION EARTH-MOVING MACHINES AND LOANS IN SIOMA

Sioma MP Mandandi Leads Quality Assurance Drive for CDF Projects

Sioma Member of Parliament, Hon. Kaliye Mandandi, has launched a comprehensive monitoring exercise to ensure that projects funded by the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) adhere to the highest quality standards. This initiative highlights the Sioma leadership’s commitment to delivering durable and impactful projects that benefit the community. Hon. Mandandi was accompanied by key stakeholders, including… Continue reading Sioma MP Mandandi Leads Quality Assurance Drive for CDF Projects

SIOMA TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTS 2024 BUDGET PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Chongwe-Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 Sioma Town Council today presented its 2024 budget performance review, highlighting revenue and expenditure trends. The Acting Council Secretary, Mrs. Chiti Nsama Mizinga, delivered the presentation, noting an increase in revenue collection attributed to the comprehensive measures implemented by management. The National Budget Hearing serves as a platform for local authorities… Continue reading SIOMA TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTS 2024 BUDGET PERFORMANCE REVIEW

ZPPA ENGAGES CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS IN SIOMA ON E-GP SYSTEM

November 19, 2024 The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) held a pivotal engagement meeting with contractors and suppliers in Sioma to discuss the effective use of the Electronic Government Procurement (E-GP) system. The session, aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement, drew participants from various sectors eager to understand the platform’s features… Continue reading ZPPA ENGAGES CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS IN SIOMA ON E-GP SYSTEM