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.

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

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

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has approved over K39 Million for various community projects under the 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Kawambwa District, Luapula Province.
The approved amount is for community projects, grants, secondary school bursaries, women and youth empowerment and skills development in both Kawambwa Central and Pambashe Constituencies."

K39 Million approved for various community projects under the 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Kawambwa District, Luapula Province.

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

The revived Zambia Flying Doctors Service launched an outreach programme dubbed &lsquo;Restoring Rural Health&rsquo; with the aim of attending to over 100,000 patients in rural and hard to reach areas before the end of 2023.
The service this week will dispatch a team of doctors to Eastern, Western, Muchinga and Copperbelt Provinces to enhance health service delivery in rural and hard to reach areas.

Zambia Flying Doctors Service launched outreach programme to Restore Rural Health.

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

The government released one million Kwacha towards payment of outstanding emoluments owed to serving and retired workers at the University of Zambia.
555 serving and retired workers have since been paid their outstanding balances, thereby reducing the five years backlog.

The government releases one million Kwacha towards payment of outstanding emoluments owed to serving and retired workers at the University of Zambia.

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

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

Minister of Community Development and Social Services launched the community case management guidelines and statutory case management handbook and information management system.

Government launches community case management guidelines.

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

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 Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development disbursed over 1 billion Kwacha as part of the Constituency Development Fund to all 156 Constituencies countrywide.

K1 billion dispersed as part of the Constituency Development Fund to all the 156 Constituencies countrywide.

Improve social cash transfers

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 through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development disbursed 5,057,939.83 Kwacha to three Local Authorities for the purpose of construction, development and maintenance of sanitary facilities

Government released over five million Kwacha to three for the construction, development and maintenance of sanitary facilities

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

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

The government releases K6 million to Ndola Teaching Hospital.

Ndola Teaching Hospitals receives K6 million for  infrastructure rehabilitation.

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

Ndola City Council handed over K 2,425,000 to institutions that enrolled students who applied for skills development bursaries. "

K 2.4 million handed over to institutions that enrolled students.

Develop education-industry linkages and foster innovation and entrepreneurship

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

President Hichilema appoints Cabinet Minister from all Provinces in Zambia.

Cabinet minsters appointed for all provinces

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

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

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

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

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

Reform the National Health Insurance system

Promote culture, arts and sport

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

President Hichilema challenges councils to improve health service delivery

Promise

Promise History

Government Programme keeps 5,000 Zambezi Girls in School.

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

Introduction of the free education policy