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🇿🇼 Published: 19 February 2026
📘 Source: Lusaka Times

Minister of Local Government and Rural DevelopmentGift Sialubalohas advised newly elected Kasama MayorBywell Simposyato prioritise service delivery and the needs of residents as he assumes office. Speaking during Simposya’s installation ceremony at the Civic Centre in Kasama, Sialubalo urged the civic leader to accelerate the provision of municipal services and ensure the local authority remains responsive, accountable and people-centred. “You have since been sworn into office, and today marks your official installation ceremony.

This is not merely a ceremonial event; it is a call to responsibility and service. The citizens of Kasama have chosen you to serve them diligently, transparently and selflessly,” Sialubalo said. The Minister further advised Simposya to align his leadership with Government’s national development agenda, particularly through effective utilisation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to drive grassroots development.He emphasised that leadership is about service delivery rather than status, noting that residents expect visible improvements in their daily lives.“The people of Kasama deserve better services, improved infrastructure and enhanced opportunities.

Through the enhanced CDF, we expect improved road networks, expanded school infrastructure, empowerment programmes for youths and women, and strengthened local economic activities,” he stated.Meanwhile, Simposya pledged to provide inclusive and visionary leadership aimed at transforming livelihoods in Kasama.He committed to improving access to clean and safe drinking water, quality healthcare and education services, especially in rural parts of the district.Simposya was elected on January 29, 2026, in a by-election prompted by the death of former mayorTheresa Kolalain December 2025.The installation ceremony was attended by senior Government officials, representatives of traditional leadership, council officials and members of the public. The Minister further advised Simposya to align his leadership with Government’s national development agenda, particularly through effective utilisation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to drive grassroots development. He emphasised that leadership is about service delivery rather than status, noting that residents expect visible improvements in their daily lives.“The people of Kasama deserve better services, improved infrastructure and enhanced opportunities.

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He emphasised that leadership is about service delivery rather than status, noting that residents expect visible improvements in their daily lives. “The people of Kasama deserve better services, improved infrastructure and enhanced opportunities. Through the enhanced CDF, we expect improved road networks, expanded school infrastructure, empowerment programmes for youths and women, and strengthened local economic activities,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Simposya pledged to provide inclusive and visionary leadership aimed at transforming livelihoods in Kasama.He committed to improving access to clean and safe drinking water, quality healthcare and education services, especially in rural parts of the district.Simposya was elected on January 29, 2026, in a by-election prompted by the death of former mayorTheresa Kolalain December 2025.The installation ceremony was attended by senior Government officials, representatives of traditional leadership, council officials and members of the public. Meanwhile, Simposya pledged to provide inclusive and visionary leadership aimed at transforming livelihoods in Kasama. He committed to improving access to clean and safe drinking water, quality healthcare and education services, especially in rural parts of the district.Simposya was elected on January 29, 2026, in a by-election prompted by the death of former mayorTheresa Kolalain December 2025.The installation ceremony was attended by senior Government officials, representatives of traditional leadership, council officials and members of the public.

He committed to improving access to clean and safe drinking water, quality healthcare and education services, especially in rural parts of the district. Simposya was elected on January 29, 2026, in a by-election prompted by the death of former mayorTheresa Kolalain December 2025.The installation ceremony was attended by senior Government officials, representatives of traditional leadership, council officials and members of the public.

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