The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development has handed over 50 social housing units to beneficiaries in Sinda, Chadiza, Mambwe, and Vubwi districts in Eastern Province on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
Speaking at the ceremonial handover, Professor Albert Malama, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development, has stated that the government has remained committed to improving the lives of vulnerable citizens, emphasizing that everyone in Zambia deserves to live in dignity and hope.
“The new dawn government’s social cash program has gone beyond just cash, but has been about holistic development,” Professor Malama has said. He has highlighted that the ministry has teamed up with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services to select beneficiaries using the social cash transfer registry, ensuring timely and quality delivery of the housing units.
“This initiative is not limited to Eastern Province. It is being rolled out in other provinces across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring that no community is left behind in our collective pursuit of inclusive development. What we celebrate today is therefore part of a broader national effort to provide decent, affordable, and sustainable housing for all Zambians,” he has emphasized.
Professor Malama has commended Top Notch Investment Limited, the contractor for the project, for executing the project with professionalism, dedication, and adherence to safety standards, contributing to job creation and skill transfer within the communities.
Top Notch Investment Project Manager, Clement Chitupa, has expressed happiness that their good performance will give confidence in local contractors, saying, “We are very grateful to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development for the opportunity that they gave to construct the 50 houses. With the track record of good performance that we have set, we hope that we will be considered for more contracts.”
The handover ceremony was witnessed by Eastern Province Royal Highnesses, the Permanent Secretary for Eastern Province, and the District Commissioner for Eastern Province.
