Solwezi Municipal Council today held its last Ordinary Council Meeting for the year 2025 at the Council Chamber. The meeting was presided over by His Worship the Mayor, Mr. Remmy Kalepa, who later handed over the chairmanship to the Deputy Mayor, Mr. Adrian Nkolomba. A key highlight of the meeting was the approval of the… Continue reading 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧

In a heartwarming gesture on Christmas Day, His Worship the Mayor Mr Remmy Kalepa, presented special baby hampers to 15 mothers across the district, celebrating the birth of their children on this festive day. The Mayor led the symbolic presentations, visiting multiple health facilities to personally congratulate the families. As of 13:00 hours today, a… Continue reading 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝟭𝟱 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦

Construction of the new 2×3 double storey classroom block at Kikombe Secondary School is nearing completion. Funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), this project represents a modern shift in local educational infrastructure, designed to maximize land use while providing a high standard learning environment. ​The project has transitioned from structural development to the final… Continue reading KIKOMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL DOUBLE STOREY CLASSROOM BLOCK CONSTRUCTION NEARS COMPLETION

Solwezi Municipal Council (SMC) has been awarded Third Prize in the Local Government Category at the Integrity Committees Chief Executive Forum Awards, organized by Cabinet Office in conjunction with the Anti Corruption Commission. The ceremony was held this morning at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka under the theme: “Fostering a Culture of Integrity: Setting… Continue reading 𝗦𝗠𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦

A total of fifty-six (56) cooperatives in Solwezi Central Constituency have today received K2, 554, 900.00 in empowerment loans under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The disbursement was made during a handover ceremony held in the Council Chamber, officiated by Solwezi Central Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon. Stafford Mulusa. The 56 beneficiary cooperatives, drawn… Continue reading 𝟱𝟲 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗗𝗙 𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗡𝗦

Solwezi Municipal Council Director of Public Health, Mr. Castro Chisanga, together with Health Inspectors Mrs. Kapolyo C. Filalo and Ms. Mercy Katemena, attended the Zambia Institute of Environmental Health (ZIEH) Annual General Meeting held at Ciela Bonanza Resort in Chongwe from 10th to 12th December. The Annual General Meeting brought together environmental health professionals from… Continue reading SMC OFFICIALS ATTEND ZIEH AGM

Solwezi Municipal Council continues to actively participate in the Keep Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy campaign, an exercise that remains central to promoting public health, preventing diseases such as cholera, and encouraging sustainable environmental practices among residents and business owners. During today’s cleaning exercise, it was observed that some business establishments opted to lock their… Continue reading WEEKLY KEEP ZAMBIA CLEAN, GREEN AND HEALTHY CAMPAIGN

A delegation from Cabinet, led by Mr. Twaambo Siavwapa, Assistant Director at the Decentralization Secretariat, today paid a courtesy call on His Worship the Mayor, Mr. Remmy Kalepa, following a week long Public Service Change Management Framework training currently being conducted with Council Management. During the engagement, Mr. Siavwapa emphasized President Hakainde Hichilema’s continued call… Continue reading 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥

Solwezi District Development Coordinating Committee (DDCC) today held its 3rd Quarter Review Meeting in preparation for the upcoming 4th Quarter Provincial Development Coordinating Committee (PDCC) Review Meeting. The meeting brought together district heads of government departments, community representatives, Civil Society Organizations and other key stakeholders to assess progress made in the implementation of development programs… Continue reading 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗗𝗖𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚

Council staff participating in group work during the ongoing Public Service Change Management Workshop held in the Council Chamber. During this session, staff members were tasked with developing governance structures for the respective concept notes they had generated. The exercise focused on outlining how each proposed initiative will operate, in line with the requirements of… Continue reading 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

A five day Change Management capacity building program for senior management staff is underway, bringing together key departments to strengthen the Council’s ability to implement Government led public service reforms. The training, taking place in the Council Chamber, is being delivered by a team of specialists from the Decentralisation Secretariat under Cabinet Office and the… Continue reading 𝗖𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞

Solwezi Municipal Council’s Public Health and District Health departments, through its Health Inspectors and Health Promotion Officers, today conducted an epidemic preparedness and prevention operation in Kyawama. This exercise is part of the district’s proactive measures to prevent a potential cholera outbreak and strengthening community level public health surveillance. The joint team carried out inspections… Continue reading 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗬𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗠𝗔

Solwezi district on 21st November 2025 kick started its Cholera Preparedness Campaign Meetings, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen the district’s readiness and response mechanisms aimed at preventing any possible outbreak of cholera. The meeting served as an important platform for stakeholders to share ideas, discuss strategies and consolidate efforts on how the district can… Continue reading 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞

Solwezi District today took part in the global observance of World AIDS Day, held under the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The commemoration took place at Mitec Market and was officiated by Northwestern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mr. Luckson Mulumbi. In his speech, Mr. Mulumbi stressed the essential role of regular HIV testing… Continue reading SOLWEZI RALLIES WITH THE NATION ON WORLD AIDS DAY

The annual Candle Lighting Service, held every eve of World AIDS Day, took place today at the Solwezi Correctional Facility ahead of the commemoration tomorrow, 1st December 2025. The event was officiated by the Deputy Mayor, who encouraged inmates to test and know their HIV status, emphasizing that there is hope with modern medicine. A… Continue reading 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗘𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬

A Peer Review Assessment Meeting under the Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZDSP) has taken place in Solwezi, convened in the Council Chamber. The engagement was led by the Provincial Local Government Officer, Mr. Adrian Zulu, who guided discussions focused on strengthening governance systems, enhancing service delivery and improving overall performance within Local Authorities. The meeting… Continue reading 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗭𝗗𝗦𝗣 𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪

Solwezi District today joined the global community in commencing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence at Mitech Market, under the theme: “United to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls, Men and Boys.” The launch was officiated by the Provincial Permanent Secretary, Col. Grandson Wishikoti Katambi (Rtd.), who delivered a compelling appeal… Continue reading 𝟭𝟲 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗

Solwezi district on 21st November, 2025 kick started its Cholera Preparedness Campaign Meetings, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen the district’s readiness and response mechanisms aimed at preventing any possible outbreak of cholera. The meeting served as an important platform for stakeholders to share ideas, discuss strategies and consolidate efforts on how the district can… Continue reading 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞

His Worship the Mayor, Mr. Remmy Kalepa earlier today presented medals to Council officers who participated in the 2025 ZALASA Tournament and delivered outstanding performances. The Council scooped three gold medals: in the Women’s 21km race, the Women’s 5km (Over 40 category), and the Men’s 5km (Over 40 category). In the Women’s Tug of War,… Continue reading 𝗭𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗦

The 2025/2026 Solwezi United Football Club kit has been unveiled by His Worship the Mayor of Solwezi, Mr. Remmy Kalepa, at a mini ceremony held at the Civic Centre today. The ceremony was attended by the Town Clerk, Mr. Stanley Mbewe, Solwezi United Football Club Committee Vice Chairperson Mr. Castro Chisanga, Club General Secretary Mrs.… Continue reading 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗪𝗘𝗭𝗜 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗞𝗜𝗧 𝗨𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗗