The Zambian Parliament passed legislation making it illegal for individuals under 18 to marry, including under customary law.

Amendment to Marriage Act Enacted, Child Marriage Outlawed

Track and address challenges that girl children face to ensure equal access to education

The Zambian government has enacted a law that makes it illegal for individuals under 18 to marry, including under customary law. This seeks to address the alarming rates of early child marriages and address some of the challenges the girl child faces that affect their access to education&nbsp;

Zambia takes bold steps to end child marriage with landmark law

The government has supported over 95,000 poor and vulnerable girls to attend secondary school, under the Keeping Girls in School program (KGS)

Over  95,000 poor and vulnerable girls supported to attend secondary school.

Government has reduced interest rates on student loans from 15 to 10 percent effective January 2024

Student Loans Interest Rate Reduced

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board -HELSB- has awarded student loans to over 2,900 first year students at the Copperbelt University, 42 percent are male while 58 percent are female.

2,900 CBU Students Get Loans

The government programme kept&nbsp; 5,000 Zambezi Girls in School since the introduction of the Keep Girls in School (KGS) Programme.

Government Programme keeps 5,000 Zambezi Girls in School.

The Children's Code Act no. 12 of 2022 passed, which also addresses harmful cultural practices against children, i.e female genital mutilation and child marriages.

The Children's Code Act no. 12 of 2022 passed.

Government introduces free education Policy raises hope to every child in Zambia

Introduction of the free education policy

President Hakainde Hichilema commissions the Chamboli First-Level Hospital&nbsp;

President HH commissions Chimwemwe, Chamboli hospitals

Improve the quality and availability of micro community level care and health services

Government has allocated K44,976,462.40 to sponsor 5,441 youths in Lusaka under the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) skills bursary program.

Over 5,000 Lusaka youths benefit from 2024 CDF Skills Sponsorship

Empower Zambian women and young people through providing free education, access to land, business opportunities, meaningful employment and participation in governance

President Hakainde Hichilema urges youths to uphold and preserve their culture during the Bene Mukuni Traditional Ceremony in Kazungula District.&nbsp;

President Hichilema Urges Young People To Preserve Culture

Promote culture, arts and sport

The Zambian government has started revising the curriculum to enhance the standard of education, foster skills development, and uphold national values.

NAQEZ Applauds Governments Decision To Overhaul School Curriculum

Improve quality and range of education courses available, combined with respectable education facilities

The Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPID), with assistance from the International Labor Organization (ILO), has trained 36 front-line employees from various government departments in Choma in basic sign language.&nbsp;

36 train in basic sign language

No Zambian should be discriminated based on creed, tribe, gender, physical ability or political affiliation

Under the SCT program, the Ministry of Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development is collaborating with the Department of Community Development on a project to build 50 senior citizen housing units.

Government To Construct Over 50 Houses For The Aged

Improve social cash transfers

The government has begun building three stand-alone toilet complexes at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and one at Evelyn Hone College. &nbsp;The facilities will improve the entire campus experience while also contributing to the improved sanitary and personal well-being of students and staff. This demonstrates how the government was able to increase allocations for water and sanitation while also releasing such allocations on schedule, considering the current Cholera outbreak in most SADC nations to make sure that such disease effects are mitigated and avoided if possible.

New sanitation facilities constructed at UNZA

Increase budget allocation for water and sanitation and release such allocation timely

Minister of Sports, Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu said that Government is in the process of rehabilitating and constructing mini sports stadia at national, provincial and district level.

Zambian prioritises sports infrastructure development as an essential aspect of sports development.

Build sustainable sports structures and programmes in line with UNDP 2030 Agenda

Government has launched a new citizens&rsquo; empowerment program in the transport sector where 140 vehicles &nbsp;have been given as loans to citizens from the 10 Provinces. The transport empowerment program will enhance the entrepreneurial spirit among citizens&rsquo; especially young people so that they value themselves and not be misled by politicians.

Transport empowerment program launched

Encourage the young generation to see their value and prevent then from being used for violence during elections

The government secured internships for 600 students in the US.

Government facilitates internship opportunities for students

Develop education-industry linkages and foster innovation and entrepreneurship

Teaching service Commision (TCZ) officially started the process of hiring 4500 teachers.

Government starts recruiting teachers

Respect, support, empower and reward our teachers, tutors and lecturers

The government purchased bulk medical supplies from Egypt to improve accessibility of medicines in Zambia's hospitals.

Government Procures Bulk medical supplies to boost healthcare sector

Ensure secure, utilised, accounted for health care inputs to eventually be self-sufficient

ZICTA Installs 12,120 Computers At 500 Schools in collaboration with Ministry of Education

ZICTA Installs 12,120 Computers At 500 Schools

Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in schools

The government released 72- million Kwacha to clear outstanding retirement benefits to former workers at the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority which has been outstanding for the last year 15-years.

The Government of Zambia clears TAZARA retirees’ outstanding benefits.

Improve the adequacy of retirement benefits

President Hichilema assented to the National Pensions Scheme Bill which provides for an option to claim one off-age benefit by a member under the prescribed minimum pensionable age of 36 under the existing fund.

President Hichilema assent to the National Pensions Scheme Bill

Reform pension system administrative efficiency

&nbsp;Six Zambian doctors travel to India to conduct kidney transplants as part of a government exchange program aimed to facilitate the transfer of skills.

Six Zambian doctors travel to India to conduct kidney transplants as part of a government exchange program aimed to facilitate the transfer of skills.

Ensure training of health personnel meets international standards

The Hakainde Hichilema Innovation Fund, an ICT innovation fund which is between Government and Huawei has been launched. Through the fund, youths will get scholarships for ICT innovation and an innovation hub will be set up at the National Technology Business Centre (NTBC) to be housed at Government Complex in Lusaka

Innovation and ICT fund between government and Huawei  launched.

Investing in educational facilities that offer training in the field of science and technology

The Ministry of Education launched the first Symposium for Secondary Education meant to promote the evaluation of education standards and assessment of the curriculum.

The government of Zambia hosts symposium for Secondary Education to promote the evaluation of education standards and assessment of the curriculum.

Align the content of the educational curriculum with the needs of industry

Minister of Health launched the 2022-2026 digital health strategy to reform digital health governance and develop digital workforce capabilities.

Government launches 2022-2026 digital health strategy

Introduce policies to improve health financing resources

The Zambian Government launched an almost USD $6 billion Water Investment Programme, aimed to provide access to clean water and decent sanitation.

Zambia Water Investment Programme launched

Enhance M&E for WASH expenditures

The government of Zambia has fully funded the Examinations Council of Zambia in readiness for the year &nbsp;2022 Examinations.

The government funded Examinations Council of Zambia in readiness for 2022 Examinations.

Increase the share of education in the national budget

The government allocates student bursaries for 1000 students under the CDF Sponsorship.&nbsp;

1000 students get CDF Sponsorship

Reform the bursary and student loan system

25 New Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs) In Mwansabombwe District were elected Into Office.

25 New Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs) In Mwansabombwe District elected Into Office.

Promote a culture of meritocracy for appointments to national positions

The Local Government Association of Zambia ( LGAZ ) with support from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities launched the Partnerships for Municipal Innovation of Women in Local Leadership programme.

Partnerships for Municipal Innovation of Women in Local Leadership programme launched.

Strive for gender equality in government representation

The government released K1.46 billion for social protection programmes.

K1.46 billion released for social protection programmes.

Depoliticise the social cash transfer scheme

Hakainde Hichilema held a meeting with the University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union.

Hakainde Hichilema held a meeting with University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union.

Provide a consultative and non-confrontational platform for government to engage with professors, teachers, scholars and students

Ministry of Health develops disaster risk recovery guidelines.

Ministry of Health develops disaster risk recovery guidelines.

Put in place policies that will address the effects of pandemics like COVID-19

Reform diversification of retirement income sources

&nbsp;Government allocated 41 million Kwacha to the men and women&rsquo;s senior national football teams.

41 million Kwacha allocated to the men and women’s senior national football teams.

Identify and develop support mechanisms, strategies and programmes to achieve 2020-2030 sport policy framework

Reform investment mandates to avoid white elephant projects

Introduce partial withdrawal of pension contributions for specific purposes

Introduce work and saving incentives

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation convenes discussions geared towards the launch of a water Investment Framework.

Launch of a Water Investment Framework

Revive the WASH sector advisory group

Develop incentives for industry players to take on students and graduates

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in&nbsp; Zambia (CIDRZ) signs MOU with &nbsp;the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI)

MOU signed between CIDRZ and ZACCI

Create centres of specialisation locally through partnerships with private sector

Reform the National Health Insurance system

President Hichilema challenges councils to improve health service delivery

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