Hichilema pledges new schools, markets and skills centres for Kabwata and Chawama
President Hakainde Hichilema and British High Commissioner to Zambia Mr. Nicholas Wolley cut a ribbon at Mimbulu Mine in Chingola, Copperbelt Province
Tuesday, 11/08/2026. Lusaka Zambia
President Hakainde Hichilema has today met residents of Kabwata and Chawama Constituencies, outlining a package of government projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public services and household incomes in the two densely populated areas.
Addressing community members, President Hichilema said government will construct additional primary and secondary schools in each ward to respond to rising enrollment and reduce pressure on existing facilities.
To support local trade, the President disclosed plans to build more ward-level markets. He said the facilities are intended to improve access to trading spaces and strengthen small businesses that drive the local economy.
On security, President Hichilema announced that government will construct new police stations in both constituencies and equip each station with additional vehicles to improve response times and service delivery.
He also acknowledged ongoing network connectivity challenges affecting communities in Kabwata and Chawama, and said government is working with service providers to address the gaps.
In response to seasonal flooding, the President said mitigation works are already underway. These include the construction and upgrading of drainage infrastructure in both areas to reduce the risk of floods during the rainy season.
President Hichilema assured residents that the Cash for Work and Social Cash Transfer programmes will continue. He further directed relevant authorities to ensure that all eligible citizens are identified and registered for the Social Cash Transfer to improve coverage and transparency.
To tackle youth unemployment, the President revealed that government will establish skills training centres in Kabwata and Chawama. The centres, he said, will equip young people with practical and survival skills to enable them to start businesses and access jobs.
Residents welcomed the announcements and raised issues around water, roads and market sanitation, which the President said would be considered in the next phase of constituency development planning.
By Edith Mwiinga
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