13/08/25
Yesterday, Minister of Defence, Hon. Ambrose Lufuma, officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for a fully fledged secondary school and teachers’ houses at ZNS Safari Secondary School Grounds, Lusaka West, Kasupe Ward.
Here are the highlights:
The school will be constructed at a cost of K35 million, funded by United Capital Fertilizer Zambia Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Wonderful Group of Companies. Zambia National Service (ZNS) has partnered in the project by providing land for development. Hon. Lufuma described the event as symbolising hope, opportunity, and a brighter future for the children of Chilanga and generations to come. The Minister praised the Wonderful Group of Companies for their strong corporate social responsibility and commitment to national welfare. ZNS Commander, Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi, said the project supports government policy, placing education at the heart of national transformation. He added that such initiatives align with ZNS’s tradition of developing education facilities for both military and civilian communities. Chilanga MP, Honourable Sipho Hlazo, highlighted that Chilanga’s growing population has increased the demand for educational facilities. The MP said the school’s construction followed his proposal to the Wonderful Group to invest in a community-benefiting secondary school. He emphasised that education is the greatest gift for children and that Chilanga has made record-breaking progress in education over the past four years through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).CDF PROJECTS UPDATE (2024–2025)
St. Michael Secondary – 1×3 classroom block (2025) – works commenced, slab level. Namalombwe Primary – 1×3 classroom block (2025) – works commenced, setting level. Mwembeshi Boarding – 400 single mattresses (2025) – delivered. Mpamba Secondary – 40 double-seater desks (2025) – delivered. Mt. Makulu Secondary – 340 double-seater desks (2025) – delivered. Mwembeshi Day Secondary – 160 double-seater desks (2025) – delivered. Lusaka West Primary – ablution block (2024) – completed. St. Michael Primary – 40 ECE desks (2025) – delivered. Bayuni Secondary – 180 desks (2024–2025) – delivered in batches. Makeni GRZ Secondary – 1×2 science lab with 80 lab stools (2024–2025) – completed and handed over. Balmora Primary – electrification (2025) – awaiting ZESCO installation. Shampule Secondary – 320 desks (delivered); 1×3 classroom block (completed); ablution block (completed); borehole and solar pump system (installed). The groundbreaking was attended by Council Chairperson Mr. Champion Tembo, Councillors, and Council Secretary Mr. Francis Ndola.
