The Government has launched two new water supply projects in Zambezi and Kabompo Districts aimed at improving access to safe and clean water for rural communities, under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Collins Nzovu, announced that the projects will be executed by the North Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (NWWSSCL), with funding provided through the Zambezi and Kabompo Town Councils.
Mr Nzovu said the Kabompo project, valued at K793,000, will focus on expanding water supply networks in Chikata, Farm Training Centre (FTC), INDECO and M8 townships.
“Each township will receive a one-kilometre water distribution network, initially serving about 40 customers, with the target to reach over 100 customers in the medium term, ultimately benefiting more than 1,000 residents,” Mr Nzovu stated.
He said in Zambezi District, the project costing K564,800 under Phase One will involve the construction of a new water supply line from New Market Compound to Masumpu Village.
“This development will add 100 new customers and benefit approximately 600 people,” he said.
Mr Nzovu expressed satisfaction that both local authorities have already disbursed the necessary funds and that procurement processes are underway.
He commended the collaboration between commercial water utilities and local authorities, saying it will enhance the delivery of water and sanitation services through the effective use of CDF resources.
He further urged other councils in North-Western Province and across the country to work closely with water utilities and prioritise water and sanitation projects, particularly in rural communities.
Last year, the North Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited successfully implemented two CDF-funded projects under the Mwinilunga and Manyinga Town Councils, valued at K1.2 million and K715, 000 respectively.
This is according to a statement issued to ZANIS by the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Principal Public Relations Officer, Prince Chiyuni.
