{"id":3827,"date":"2026-04-27T14:41:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/?p=3827"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:41:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:41:57","slug":"mbangweta-hails-veeps-successful-western-province-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/?p=3827","title":{"rendered":"MBANGWETA HAILS VEEP\u2019S SUCCESSFUL WESTERN PROVINCE VISIT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Western Province Minister Kapelwa Mbangweta has praised Vice President Mutale Nalumango\u2019s three-day working visit to the province, describing it as successful and impactful in strengthening ties between government and local communities.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued to ZANIS, Mr Mbangweta thanked the Vice President for gracing the Kuomboka Ceremony of the Litunga La Mboela in Nalolo District over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHer Honour\u2019s visit underscored Government\u2019s continued respect for our rich cultural heritage and its commitment to promoting unity among our people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>While in the province, Mrs Nalumango also visited families displaced by floods who were being hosted in Senanga District.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister said the Vice President\u2019s interaction with the affected households has shown government\u2019s compassion during times of distress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHer interaction with the affected families is a clear demonstration of Government\u2019s people-centred approach and commitment to ensuring that no citizen is left behind, especially in times of distress,\u201d the Minister stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Vice President also attended a church service at All Saints United Church of Zambia in Mongu, where she called for love, unity, and prayer for national leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis reflects Government\u2019s recognition of the important role that the church plays in fostering moral values and national cohesion,\u201d the Minister noted.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Mbangweta said he was encouraged by Mrs Nalumango\u2019s engagements with traditional leaders and communities, saying they continue to strengthen the bond between government and the people of Western Province.<\/p>\n<p>He commended residents for the warm reception accorded to the Vice President and for maintaining peace throughout her visit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI also wish to commend the people of Western Province for the warm reception accorded to Her Honour and for maintaining peace and unity throughout her visit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>With the general election approaching, the minister urged citizens to uphold peace, love, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p>He reaffirmed the government&#8217;s commitment to development through the Constituency Development Fund, CDF.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernment remains committed to accelerating development through key initiatives such as the Constituency Development Fund, which is already transforming communities through infrastructure development, empowerment programmes, and improved service delivery,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Western Province Minister Kapelwa Mbangweta has praised Vice President Mutale Nalumango\u2019s three-day working visit to the province, describing it as successful and impactful in strengthening ties between government and local communities. 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