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The Council has approved three strategic resolutions aimed at enhancing revenue collection, optimizing asset utilization, and completing critical infrastructure projects during its Fourth Ordinary Council Meeting held at the Council Chamber on 30th December. The Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Council and the Zambia Revenue Authority to improve access to and… Continue reading COUNCIL APPROVES THREE KEY RESOLUTIONS TO BOOST REVENUE AND SERVICE DELIVERY

The Petauke Town Council has officially adopted its 2026 Output-Based Annual Budget, amounting to K144,141,653. The budget was approved during a Special Council meeting held in the Council Chamber on Monday, 22 December 2025. The 2026 budget reflects a 6.5% reduction from the 2025 allocation of K154.6 million, this is largely attributed to reduced funding… Continue reading COUNCIL ADOPTS K144 MILLION 2026 BUDGET, PRIORITIZES DEVELOPMENT AND REVENUE GROWTH

Petauke District is on the point of a major transformation as the Town Council accelerates its ambitious road works program, fuelled by the early delivery of heavy-duty machinery procured under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). In a move that has sparked excitement among residents and officials alike, the Council has already received three out… Continue reading PETAUKE PROCURES K15.6M EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT

The Eastern Province Registration Officer, Mr. Alex Bwalya, has called on Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs) in Petauke District to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality as they prepare for the upcoming mass voter registration exercise scheduled to run from 13th October to 11th November 2025. Speaking during his visit to Nyika Hotel,… Continue reading UPHOLD INTEGRITY EASTERN PROVINCE REGISTRATION OFFICER URGES.

The Petauke Town Council has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development by engaging Ward Development Committees (WDCs) and councillors in a strategic meeting. The session aimed to enhance the effective implementation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects. The engagement focused on five key objectives: sensitizing WDCs on mainstreaming renewable energy projects in CDF implementation, reviewing… Continue reading PETAUKE COUNCIL UNITES WITH COMMUNITIES FOR SMARTER DEVELOPMENT

The Petauke Town Council, through its Public Health Department, has euthanized five (05) suspected rabid dogs in selected areas of the district as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard public health. This decisive action followed reports from concerned dog owners who suspected that some of their pets might have contracted rabies. In response, the Council… Continue reading COUNCIL PUT DOWN FIVE DOGS

The Petauke District technical team has commenced a crucial orientation exercise for all successful Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grant beneficiaries across various wards. The initiative is designed to prepare recipients for the disbursement process while equipping them with essential technical and managerial skills to ensure project success. The exercise ensures that beneficiaries understand the approved… Continue reading PETAUKE DISTRICT TECHNICAL TEAM CONDUCTS ORIENTATION FOR CDF GRANT BENEFICIARIES

Petauke Town Council officials engaged in a productive dialogue yesterday with representatives from the Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZDSP), a World Bank-funded initiative, to explore avenues for accessing capital grants under the programme. The session, led by Provincial Local Government Officer Mr. Alex Bwalya, provided council management and senior staff with step-by-step guidance on securing funding for projects aligned with ZDSP’s objectives… Continue reading PETAUKE TOWN COUNCIL EXPLORES FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES UNDER ZAMBIA DEVOLUTION SUPPORT PROGRAMME