Saturday 03 January, 2025
Sinazongwe Town Council has approved an annual budget of K126,141,400.00 for the fiscal year ending 31st December 2026. This represents a 10.6% increase from the previous year’s budget of K114,039,404.00.
Presenting the budget to Council, the Council Secretary, Ms. Choolwe Maunga, outlined its financing structure, which comprised:
• Local Revenue estimated at K40,617,430.00,
• National Support amounting to K68,639,250.00, and
• Donor Support estimated at K16,884,270.00 (Zambia Devolution Support Program).
Ms. Maunga presented that the local revenue estimate of K40,617,430.00 reflects a 26.7% increase compared to the K32,053,059.00 provided in the 2025 financial year, demonstrating the Council’s enhanced resource mobilization efforts and improved operational efficiency.
She further highlighted that the overall budget increase was largely attributed to:
• An 11% rise in Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation, which increased from K36,058,150.00 to K40,032,250.00, and
• The Council’s qualification for the Zambia Devolution Support Programme (ZDSP) grant.
She indicated that the 2026 budget will finance 16 programmes, which included:
• Constituency Development Fund
• Local Governance
• Integrated Development Planning
• Economic and Business Development
• Public Health and Environmental Protection
• Housing and Community Amenities
• Recreation, Culture and Religion
• Education and Skills Development
• Public Order and Safety
• Management and Support Services
• Resource Mobilization and Management
• District Health Services
• Transport Services
• Agricultural Services, Fisheries and Livestock
• Social Protection and Community Development
Notable planned activities and projects funded under the budget include:
1. Formation and orientation of Ward Development Committees (WDCs).
2. Increased allocation to the Ward Development Fund from K720,000 to K1,852,176.85.
3. Provision of funds for land acquisition to support future development.
4. Establishment of a Kalahari Red Goat breeding centre as a revenue-enhancement project and to support goat breed improvement for local farmers.
5. Increased funding for Solid Waste Management, including the establishment of a new dumpsite and procurement of a skip truck and 10 skip bins to enhance waste management services.
6. Construction of a 4m³ water reticulation system in Siansowa to address water challenges in the area.
7. Construction of an ablution block and water reticulation system in Maamba.
8. Purchase of a motor vehicle for the Department of Fisheries and Livestock to improve service delivery.
9. Procurement of a water bowser and a TLB (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe) to enhance in implementing road and drainage projects.
10. Installation and maintenance of solar street lights.
11. Construction of a girls’ dormitory in Nangombe.
12. Mechanization of the borehole at the Civic Centre.
13. Completion of the fire station in Sinazeze.
14. Construction of a restaurant at the truck yard as part of efforts to operationalize the facility.
In his closing remarks, the Council Chairperson Mr. Cliff Siachibweka commended Management for coming up with such a good budget.
“The 2026 budget is a testament to our resolve to translate resources into tangible results for the people of Sinazongwe; We are focused on projects that directly impact livelihoods, improve public services, and lay a foundation for long-term economic resilience” he stated.
The detailed budget report is available for public scrutiny at the Sinazongwe Town Council offices and on the Council’s website.
