GOVERNMENT has approved about K2.5 million as grants to benefit 87 clubs and cooperatives in Kabwata Constituency under the 2025 CDF component. 

Lusaka City Council Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba says the grant is a component of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) meant to empower Cooperatives and clubs in driving local economic growth and development.

Ms. Mwamba said the grants will help beneficiaries to invest in various income generating activities such as Block Making, Farming, Village Banking and Poultry among others.

In a statement made available to ZANIS, Ms. Mwamba noted that the government’s aim is to improve livelihoods, promote financial inclusion and enhance community development in Kabwata Constituency.

She said with government’s investment through the disbursement of CDF, expects a positive impact on the community that will later promote economic growth, reduce poverty and improve people’s living standards.

Ms. Mwamba stated that the Lusaka City Council has oriented all the successful applicants on the programme with financial literacy.