Achomba Kawandami

I enjoy insightful discussions and subtle humor

[Achomba Kawandami @AchombaK]

@mwiyas @Sherancis1 Let’s do the Kapalala Road.This will mean that the luapula will be 70km from Ndola. It will transform north

[Achomba Kawandami @AchombaK]

@luchi7 The contractors are paid against advance payment guarantees, normally between 15% to 25%. When they fail to do the work the guarantee is cashed. It’s cumbersome and slows down work

[Ministry of Community Development &Social Services @MCDSS_ZAMBIA]

Today, the Minister Ms. Doreen Mwamba, officially launched the Risk Management Policy aimed at providing a guiding framework for continuity of essential services to vulnerable citizens even in times of disruptions.

#StrengtheningSocialProtection

[Ministry of Community Development &Social Services @MCDSS_ZAMBIA]

Government has continued to hand over wheelchairs in various districts as part of its continued effort to enhance mobility, independent living, and enhanced participation of persons with disabilities in the country's mainstream development agenda.

#InclusiveDevelopment

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

African designers are making US teens feel like queens and princesses on prom night. Five designers sold about 3,000 dresses this year alone, turning prom season into a booming market for African fashion. #AfricanPromDress

[Achomba Kawandami @AchombaK]

@samwaldock @UKinZambia We’re so blessed to have had you in Zambia!!! Wishing you all the best in your new assignment. And see you back here soon

[UNICEF Zambia @unicefzambia]

Food security is improving 🍲
The 1,000 Days in Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Pilot (2022-2025) helped reduce hunger.

Food quality also improved, with Food Consumption Scores rising across all districts.
@MCDSS_ZAMBIA @FCDOGovUK @UKinZambia @Irish_Aid @Sida @SwissDevCoop @UNZambia

[Achomba Kawandami @AchombaK]

@WFP_Zambia @KabasuugaCissy @UNZambia @WHOZambia @WHO @mohzambia @MCDSS_ZAMBIA @WFP_SAfrica 👏🏾

[UNFPA Zambia @UNFPAZambia]

Today we joined 11th Intl Child Helplines Conference launch by @MCDSS_ZAMBIA! With @SwedeninZambia funds @UNFPAZambia support @clzambia interventions in drought-hit areas during mobile clinics addressing 1190 #GBV #childmarriage calls ReportAbuse on116
@unicefzambia @bflowmusic

[Achomba Kawandami @AchombaK]

@AliciaH_1 @ukinjamaica @UKinCaribbean Congratulations on your new role and best wishes from Zambia 🇿🇲!! I’m sure you’ll do very well

[Rueben Lifuka @RuebenLifuka]

While it’s true there are several external factors inhibiting Africa’s progress, let’s also agree that we need to put our house in order. We’ve somehow normalized poor and visionless leadership, short-termism, greed, corruption, incompetence etc. And we sadly celebrate mediocrity

[Ministry of Community Development &Social Services @MCDSS_ZAMBIA]

Government has launched the Non-Profit Organizations Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report for Zambia, with a pledge to strengthen the country’s financial system against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other forms of illicit financial activities.

[Ministry of Community Development &Social Services @MCDSS_ZAMBIA]

Government has commended the Development Aid from People to People in Zambia (DAPP) for complimenting its efforts in empowering communities to take control of their welfare.

[Samuel Munzele Maimbo @SamMMaimbo]

"My generation needs to trust our young people more. There will be a youth council that talks about jobs that I can't even imagine."

Creating jobs at scale requires throwing everything (and the kitchen sink) at the problem. At the @BrookingsInst event, I outlined how the AfDB under my leadership would target job-rich sectors like housing and agriculture, scale financing for SMEs, and—crucially—trust young people's leadership.

Let's simply ask our young people what they need and support them along the way. #NextAFDBPresident

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“Ma génération doit apprendre à faire davantage confiance à notre jeunesse. Il y aura un conseil des jeunes pour parler d’emplois que je ne peux même pas imaginer.”

Créer des emplois à grande échelle exige de mobiliser tous les leviers disponibles. Lors de l’événement organisé par la @BrookingsInst, j’ai expliqué comment, sous ma présidence, la BAD ciblerait les secteurs avec un fort potentiel de création d’emplois comme le logement et l’agriculture, renforcerait le financement des PME, et - surtout - ferait pleinement confiance à notre jeunesse.

Demandons simplement aux jeunes ce dont ils ont besoin et soutenons-les dans leur chemin.

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[justice hunter 🇺🇬🇺🇸 @hillarytaylorvi]

samuel munzele maimbo [@sammmaimbo], chief of staff for the @worldbank president, is campaigning for presidency of the african development bank.

maimbo is the right man the @afdb_group deserves now. hope he makes it through. #zambia 🇿🇲

[Samuel Munzele Maimbo @SamMMaimbo]

Africa doesn't need more plans—it needs execution at exceptional pace and scale.

Watch how I'll transform the AfDB into an institution focused on delivering measurable results, not just producing reports.

Because real development isn't about ceremonies—it's about getting things done.

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L’Afrique n’a pas besoin de nouveaux plans — elle a besoin de passer à l’action, rapidement et à grande échelle.

Je veux faire de la BAD une institution tournée vers l’obtention de résultats concrets, qui ne soit pas une machine à produire des rapports.

Le développement n’est pas une affaire de tapis rouge et de rubans à couper — c’est une affaire de travail concret et de résultats à livrer. 🎥

[UNICEF Zambia @unicefzambia]

Let's expand school feeding programmes to reach every child in Zambia 👩🏾‍🍳🫘. Through this, we can significantly improve health and nutrition outcomes for our children, paving the way for a brighter future.
#TisungeZambia #Nutrition #Education

[ZNBC @znbctoday]

Govt begins Social Cash Transfer Payments for 2025

The government has commenced payments for the Social Cash Transfer –SCT- programme for January and February 2025, utilizing a new electronic register.

Community Development Minister DOREEN MWAMBA has disclosed to ZNBC news.

[Wezi Mhone @WeziVMhone]

The ministry of community development and social services has issued a press statement: “THIS IS NOT JUST A CRIME, IT’S A NATIONAL CRISIS”

[ILO Lusaka @ilolusaka]

ILO & @MCDSS_ZAMBIA are in Kafue, hearing from beneficiaries of #SocialProtection services through the #SingleWindowsInitiative. Mr. Muyenda shares, NHIMA gives me access to free medication & eyeglasses, so I can work my farm. The social cash transfer helps expand my maize fields