Over 900 bicycles, four vehicles distributed in Southern Province

Over 900 bicycles and four Toyota land cruisers have been distributed to districts in Southern Province under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services.

Some of the districts that have benefited include Choma, Mazabuka, Namwala, and Siavonga Districts.

Speaking during the handover ceremony in Siavonga district, Community Development and Social Services Minister, Emerine Kabanshi said government respects the work of social warfare workers saying the vehicles will help them work effectively.

Ms Kabanshi urged Siavonga District Social Welfare Officer, Seshekanu Lumwayo to use the vehicle for its intended purpose to help the vulnerable in the district.

“Don’t use the vehicle for carrying charcoal for your home, when there are sick people around use it to take them to the hospital,” she said.

The Minister stated that government wants to ensure that it alleviates the suffering of all the vulnerable people in the country through the Social Cash Transfer Programme.

She advised the social warfare officer to provide wheel chairs to the physically challenged people in the area.

And Ms Kabanshi also distributed blankets to the aged and the physically challenged.

Speaking at the same event, Siavonga District Commissioner (DC) Lovemore Kanyama thanked government for includingthe district on the social cash transfer programme saying it will greatly benefit the vulnerable in the area.

One of the beneficiaries, Sailasi Njowe 92 from Chief Simamba’s area thanked government for helping the needy in society.