Do you know how many districts there are now in Zambia? Neither do we. But it is definitely no longer 72. But we will know soon! Instead of sitting down doing nothing or just waiting for the government to publish its updated official list, which may take ages due to beauraucracy and even inefficiency, the people tasked with educating our children, the Teachers, have turned to social media, specifically Facebook, to compile this information for the nation. For about three (3) days now, teachers, in their Facebook Teachers Forum found at https://facebook/groups/zamteachers/, have been pooling their knowledge together to find the correct number of districts. Spearheaded by the group administrators: Bo-Pumulo Mungoma,Richard Malunga and Naulapwa Nyondo, they have released a working list of 102 districts, as shown below. This is a working list (subject to a few possible amendments). DISTRICTS IN ZAMBIA 1. CENTRAL Kabwe (Provincial Capital), Chibombo, Chisamba, Chitambo, Ithezhi-thezhi, Kapiri-Mposhi, Luano, Mkushi, Mumbwa, Ngabwe, and Serenje (11) 2. COPPERBELT Ndola (Provincial Capital), Chililabombwe, Chingola, Kalulushi, Kitwe, Luanshya, Lufwanyama, Masaiti, Mpongwe and Mufulira (10) 3. EASTERN Chipata (Provincial Capital), Chadiza, Katete, Lundazi, Mambwe, Nyimba, Petauke, Sinda, and Vubwi (9) 4. LUSAKA Lusaka (National & Provincial Capital), Chilanga, Chirundu, Chongwe, Kafue, Luangwa, Rufunsa and Shibuyunji (8) 5. LUAPULA Mansa (Provincial Capital) Chembe, Chiengi, Chipili, Kawambwa, Lunga, Milenge, Mwansabombwe, Mwense, Nchelenge and Samfya (11) 6. MUCHINGA Chinsali (Provincial Capital), Chama, Isoka, Mafinga, Mpika, Nakonde, and Shiwang’andu (7) 7. NORTHERN Kasama (Provincial Capital), Kaputa, Nsama, Luwingu, Mbala, Mporokoso, Mpulungu and Mungwi (7) 8. NORTH WESTERN Solwezi (Provincial Capital), Chavuma, Ikeleng’a, Kabompo, Kasempa, Manyinga, Mufumbwe, Mwinilunga and Zambezi (9) 9. SOUTHERN Choma (Provincial Capital) Chikankata, Gwembe, Kalomo, Kazungula, Livingstone, Mazabuka, Monze, Namwala, Pemba, Siavonga, Sinazongwe, Zimba (13) 10. WESTERN Mongu (Provincial Capital), Kalabo, Kaoma, Limulunga, Luampa, Lukulu, Mitete, Mulobezi, Nkeyema, Mwandi, Nalolo, Senanga, Sesheke, Shangombo, Sikongo, and Sioma (16) NATIONAL TOTAL OF DISTRICTS: 102 The number may rise to 108 as there are some places earmarked to be declared districts. NORTHERN : – Kapatu, Senga Hill and Mpanda MUCHINGA: – Mununga, Chisanga Ponde, Nabwalya Chiombo This list requires verification and confirmation and the new Minister of Local Government, Emmanuel Chenda, may make it the subject of his first press statement at his new ministry to inform the nation. In the meantime, we commend the teachers for this very proactive initiative.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:37:42 +0000
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