CHITSITSIMUTSO CIRCLES OF LIFE CCLO-ZAMBIA

CHITSITSIMUTSO CIRCLES OF LIFE CCLO-ZAMBIA Chitsitsimutso empowers communities through innovative, cost-efficient, and effective services, fostering sustainable development.

Our Community-led & owned initiatives, we ensure that the people we serve are at the forefront of driving positive change.

Bishop Lungu Calls for Stronger Unity and Synodal Leadership in AMECEASandra K***aThe Bishop of Chipata Diocese, Rt. Rev...
22/07/2026

Bishop Lungu Calls for Stronger Unity and Synodal Leadership in AMECEA

Sandra K***a

The Bishop of Chipata Diocese, Rt. Rev. George Lungu, has called on Church leaders in the AMECEA region to strengthen unity, communion, and synodal leadership to help the Church respond effectively to today's challenges.

Speaking during the 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, Bishop Lungu said the Church's mission should be built on four key pillars: communion, service, prophetic witness, and missionary renewal.

He said Church leaders must work together, remain close to people facing challenges such as poverty, corruption, conflict, and injustice, and continue promoting human dignity, justice, and reconciliation.

Bishop Lungu also stressed the importance of listening to young people, saying they should be given opportunities to share their views and actively participate in the life and mission of the Church.

The bishop cautioned leaders against focusing on positions, status, or seniority, urging them instead to be guided by the Holy Spirit.

Rt. Rev. Lungu has further called for stronger implementation of AMECEA resolutions, greater accountability, and continued investment in Church institutions to strengthen evangelization across the region.

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Buffalo Kills Armed ZAWA Officer as Colleagues Hold Fire to Avoid Hitting HimBy Ezron Miti A Wildlife Police Officer has...
20/07/2026

Buffalo Kills Armed ZAWA Officer as Colleagues Hold Fire to Avoid Hitting Him

By Ezron Miti

A Wildlife Police Officer has died after being attacked by a buffalo during a routine patrol in the Lumimba Game Management Area of Lumezi District.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba identified the deceased as Justine Phiri, 49, of Chakolwa Wildlife Camp, who died on the spot after sustaining a deep wound below the abdomen when the buffalo charged at him.

Mr Mweemba said Phiri, was fatally attacked around 10:45 hours on Sunday at Kampombo area in Chief Mwanya's chiefdom.

Mr Mweemba said the deceased was accompanied by fellow Wildlife Scouts Goodson Zulu, 33, and William Ng'ona, 30, when the buffalo emerged from a thicket and charged at him.

The two scouts fired warning shots but could not shoot the animal for fear of hitting their colleague.

A joint team of police and wildlife officers later visited the scene, and the body was taken to Mambwe District Hospital mortuary, where it is awaiting a post-mortem examination and burial.

Chipata Legacy News |July 19, 2026

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happens if we keep cutting trees1. Less rain and worse droughtsTrees pull moisture from the ground and release it into...
19/07/2026

happens if we keep cutting trees

1. Less rain and worse droughts
Trees pull moisture from the ground and release it into the air. Cut too many and you break that cycle. That’s one reason we’ve been seeing more dry spells and erratic rainfall across Zambia. Less tree cover = hotter days, less groundwater, and crops failing mid-season.

2. Soil erosion and floods
Roots hold soil together. Without them, the first heavy rains wash the topsoil into rivers. That’s why rivers silt up faster, dams fill with mud, and floods hit harder in low-lying areas. It’s the "wave" in your picture, just happening on riverbanks and fields instead of the sea.

3. More carbon in the air
Forests store carbon. When we burn charcoal or clear land, that carbon goes straight into the atmosphere and speeds up climate change. So cutting trees now makes the heat, droughts, and floods worse later.

4. Loss of food, medicine, and income
Rural households depend on forests for fruit, firewood, timber, and traditional medicine. When the forest goes, people walk farther for firewood and pay more for charcoal, and wildlife habitats disappear too.

in Zambia most affected

Deforestation isn’t even everywhere. It’s worst where charcoal demand, farming, and population pressure meet:

Province: Katete, Chipata, Petauke
This is your area. Eastern Province has lost a lot of woodland to charcoal and maize fields. Katete and surrounding areas are seeing shorter rains and more soil washing off hillsides.

Province: Gwembe, Sinazongwe, Choma
Very dry already, and tree cutting for charcoal + clearing for cattle has made droughts hit harder. Water sources are drying earlier each year.

Province: Kaoma, Mongu
Large-scale clearing for farming and timber. Communities report more flash floods because there’s nothing to slow the runoff.

: Kitwe, Ndola, Chingola
Charcoal supply for the mines and cities has stripped forests around towns, leading to dust, heat, and poorer air.

bottom line from the picture
Cutting trees feels like a quick gain — charcoal to sell, land to plant. But without them we lose the "wall" that protects us from climate shocks. We end up with the second frame: eroded land, failed crops, and homes at risk.

Zambia’s Forestry Department and community groups are pushing replanting and sustainable charcoal, but it only works if cutting slows down now.

11/07/2026

TWO ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED THEFT OF GOVERNMENT MEDICINES AT LUMEZI MISSION HOSPITAL

By Staff Reporter

LUMEZI DISTRICT — Two men have been arrested in Lumezi District for allegedly stealing government medicines from Lumezi District Hospital.

Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, saying the suspects are Dominic Chipeta, a Classified Daily Employee (CDE) at the hospital, and Everisto Chirwa, a retired CDE.

Mr. Mweemba said the alleged offence occurred on Thursday morning at Lumezi District Hospital.

The medicines allegedly stolen include four packs of Artefan Coartem, eight bottles of Panadol, and five bottles of Septrin, all valued at K7,958.68 and belonging to the Ministry of Health.

According to Mr. Mweemba, the matter came to light after a hospital driver became suspicious when he saw Chipeta leaving the hospital premises carrying unknown items. The driver's observations led to the discovery of Chirwa hiding behind one of the hospital buildings with a black bag.

A search of the bag allegedly uncovered the medicines, prompting hospital management to alert police.

Police officers responded to the scene, recovered all the suspected stolen medicines, and arrested the two suspects.

Mr. Mweemba said the recovered medicines have been kept as exhibits, while the suspects remain in police custody awaiting court appearance.

Lundazi Reports || July 10, 2026

TEEN COMMITS SUÏCIDE TO GIVE HER MOTHER REAL FREEDOM An 11 year old child reportedly committed su***de on independence d...
11/07/2026

TEEN COMMITS SUÏCIDE TO GIVE HER MOTHER REAL FREEDOM
An 11 year old child reportedly committed su***de on independence day, her mother's birthday, as a birthday gift for her mother. She left a suîcide note saying "On today's special day, I want you to be the happiest woman ever..............................................................
Everyday you used to say that happiness left your life the day I was born! You told me dad left because of me."

So today, I want to change things for you. As Zambia celebrates 61 years of independence, I also want you to be very happy and live as if I never existed. This day should be celebrated by you. You told me you'd never look at me with love but I always loved you and admired you as the best mom on earth.

Even the days I was sick, I fetched water for you. You did not allow me to go to school but still I loved you.

I hope one day you will think of me. I hope in heaven you will finally hold and kiss me. The best gift I could give you is leaving your life as you've always told me you wished I was never born.

I love you mom. "Happy birthday".

Please be careful of what you say to your children. Words do cut deep! Do not forget to share our page. This is a home for readers.

July 10, 2026.

04/07/2026

MOTHER AXES 9-YEAR-OLD BOY TO DEATH FOR RETURNING HOME LATE

By Joy Chulu

Police in Itezhi-Tezhi District are investigating the suspected murder of a nine-year-old boy of Lubanda Village under Chief Chikazamunya, who allegedly died after being assaulted by his 26-year-old biological mother.

The child was taken to Lubanda Health Centre after returning home with injuries and was pronounced dead while receiving treatment, before his body was transferred to Itezhi-Tezhi Hospital Mortuary for a postmortem.

In a statement made available to NCR News, Southern Province Commanding Officer, Moono Namalongo, says preliminary investigations indicate the injuries were inflicted by the child’s mother after he returned home late from playing with friends.

Mr. Namalongo states that police recovered an axe handle and broken sticks believed to have been used in the alleged assault, and the items have been secured as exhibits.

He adds that the case was reported by Chief Chikazamunya, Webby Chikaza, while the suspect remains in lawful police custody as investigations continue.

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CHITSITSIMUTSO CIRCLES OF LIFE CCLO-ZAMBIA World Drug Day Family Walk/Run:CHITSITSIMUTSO CIRCLES OF LIFE CCLO-ZAMBIA fo...
19/06/2026

CHITSITSIMUTSO CIRCLES OF LIFE CCLO-ZAMBIA World Drug Day Family Walk/Run:

CHITSITSIMUTSO CIRCLES OF LIFE CCLO-ZAMBIA for Drug-Free Lives
Chitsitsimutso Circles of Life Organization is dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and purpose through community-driven support. The _Choose Life, Not Drugs!_ Family Walk/Run on 27 June 2026 takes a public stand for that same vision: breaking addiction cycles and building pathways to healing. Chitsitsimutso’s presence links the event’s message to real, year-round impact.

Chitsitsimutso Circles of Life works at the grassroots level, family by family. The organization brings lived experience, real voices, and human stories that turn “drug-free Zambia” from a slogan into something people can see and touch. That presence converts awareness into access to help.

Drug abuse thrives in isolation. The Family Walk/Run champions connection, which is the heart of Chitsitsimutso’s approach: peer circles, mentorship, and safe spaces.

Many families are searching for help but don’t know where to begin. Chitsitsimutso can use the Walk/Run to connect people directly to counseling, recovery support, youth programs, and parent resources.

World Drug Day is about safeguarding our youth. Chitsitsimutso’s work with young people, parents, and caregivers reinforces the “family” in Family Walk/Run. Their participation shows that recovery is a team effort and gives young people role models who actively choose life.

Together for a drug-free Zambia* means being present. Chitsitsimutso Circles of Life doesn’t just support the message. The organization lives it, circle by circle, family by family.

Chitsitsimutso Circles of Life Organization is excited to join the 2026 Zambia Social Protection Week!From 21st - 27th J...
18/06/2026

Chitsitsimutso Circles of Life Organization is excited to join the 2026 Zambia Social Protection Week!

From 21st - 27th June 2026, we stand with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, the United Nations in Zambia, and our cooperating partners under the theme:
“Inclusive Social Protection for Dignity, Security and Development.”

17/06/2026

Humanity has no Boarders and Compassion has no limit

14/06/2026

A child's right to protection is not favoured from adults ,it is the first clause in the contract of society,and any Community that breaks it void's its own claim to be called civilized.

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