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22/05/2026

ZANIS NEWS STORY ON THE WATER PROJECT COMMISSIONING IN MPASU AND NACHILI VILLAGES-MAZABUKA

22/05/2026

PAF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TOUCHED
People’s Action Forum (PAF) Executive Director, Gina Chiwela has described as emotional and deeply touching the moment eighty-nine-year-old, John Mwanza finally accessed piped water in his village for the first time since the country attained independence in 1964.
Mr Mwanza, visibly overwhelmed with excitement, could not hide his joy as clean water flowed from a tap installed within his premises in the Mpasu Village that had struggled with clean water challenges for decades.
Speaking during the commissioning of the water project, Ms Chiwela said witnessing the old man’s happiness was striking and touching.

20/05/2026

WATER AT LAST
People’s Action Forum (PAF) in partnership with SHANTA Village Partners and Village Aid Project has connected piped water to 104 households in Mpasu and Nachili Villages in Mazabuka.
On Monday, 18 May, Mazabuka District Commissioner, Oliver Mulomba handed over the water systems to the communities at a colourful ceremony attended by PAF Executive Director, Gina Chiwela, SHANTA Village Partners Director, Griffith Wade, Mpasu Village Headman, Nachili Village Headman and community members.

LEADERS CONDUCT SPOT CHECK AHEAD OF LANDMARK WATER PROJECT The top leadership in Mazabuka District conducted a spot chec...
05/05/2026

LEADERS CONDUCT SPOT CHECK AHEAD OF LANDMARK WATER PROJECT
The top leadership in Mazabuka District conducted a spot check on Saturday, in Mpasu and Nachili Villages to assess the level of preparedness by the community and contractors ahead of the installation works for a water project.
District Commissioner, Oliver Mulomba, Mazabuka Mayor, Vincent Lilanda, Town Clerk’s representatives and heads of government department toured key sites earmarked for infrastructure installations for the water supply network.
The delegation was led on the tour by People’s Action Forum (PAF) Programme Manager, Janet Nyoni alongside field staff who took the officials through the scope and technical aspects of the project.
After the visit to the key sites, Mr Mulomba thanked PAF, SHANTA Village Partners and Village Aid Project (VAP) for facilitating the water project which is expected to end decades of water challenges in the two villages.
And His Worship the Mayor, Mr Lilanda observed that the communities in the two villages had taken ownership of the project by participating in digging the trenches for the pipelines.
He noted that the community participation was a clear indication that the water project will remain functional for many years.

PAF HOLDS SUCCESSFUL AGMPeople’s Action Forum (PAF) Executive Director commended the Board of Directors and Trustees for...
27/04/2026

PAF HOLDS SUCCESSFUL AGM
People’s Action Forum (PAF) Executive Director commended the Board of Directors and Trustees for successfully conducting the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on 26 April 2026 in Lusaka.
Speaking in an interview after the AGM, PAF Executive Director, Gina Chiwela expressed satisfaction with the manner in which the AGM was held, noting that it provided an opportunity for the Board and Trusteeship to gain deeper insight into the organisation’s activities and achievements.
Ms Chiwela added that the presentations of project outputs and overall impact, helped the board and trustees appreciate the extent of the organisation’s work across various communities.

PAF, SHA PARTNERSHIP HAILEDPeople’s Action Forum (PAF) Programme Manager, Janet Nyoni has hailed the partnership with Se...
27/03/2026

PAF, SHA PARTNERSHIP HAILED
People’s Action Forum (PAF) Programme Manager, Janet Nyoni has hailed the partnership with Self Help Africa (SHA), saying it has helped to promote Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Climate Action and Safeguarding programmes in 18 schools and 50 communities in Mazabuka, Monze and Namwala districts.
Ms Nyoni said the collaboration has strengthened her organisation’s ability to deliver impactful interventions which are improving the well-being of learners and communities in hard to reach areas.
“Through this partnership, schools and communities have benefited from various activities including tree planting, waste segregation, re-usable pad making and safeguarding awareness, all of which are contributing to creating a safer and healthier learning environment.
Ms Nyoni was speaking when SHA Global Chief Executive Officer, Niamh De Loughry visited the PAF stand during the PRESERVE Kafue II- Farmers’ Information Dissemination Day held at Cassia Agro Enterprise Ltd in Monze on Tuesday, 24 March, 2026.
The event was also attended by SHA Zambia, Country Director, Elia Manda.
The event attracted various organisations and Natural Resources Management (NRM) groups under PRESERVE Kafue II Project from Mazabuka, Monze and Namwala.

GOVERNMENT APPLAUDS PAF FOR TRANFORMING SIYOWI COMMUNITYMazabuka District Commissioner, Oliver Mulomba has commended Peo...
06/03/2026

GOVERNMENT APPLAUDS PAF FOR TRANFORMING SIYOWI COMMUNITY
Mazabuka District Commissioner, Oliver Mulomba has commended People’s Action Forum (PAF) for facilitating transformative development in Siyowi ward.
Speaking at a handover ceremony of a newly constructed foot bridge and solar powered mechanised water system at Siyowi Primary school recently, Mr Mulomba praised PAF and its partners, Shanta Foundation and Village Aid Project (VAP) for complementing government efforts in improving livelihoods and expanding access to essential services for the Siyowi rural community.
“The development we are witnessing here in Siyowi is a clear demonstration that when government and cooperating partners work together, communities benefit in a meaningful way.
“PAF has shown commitment to uplifting rural families through practical and sustainable interventions,” Mr Mulomba remarked.
The event drew scores of community members, learners, teachers and local leaders who gathered to witness the official handover of the two projects aimed at improving access and essential services in the area.
Siyowi area has benefited from a series of projects PAF and its partners have facilitated under a Six-year Community-led Village Development Project which started in 2024.
Since the project began, a total of 43 houses in Siyowi and Nachili villages have been connected to piped water, significantly reducing the burden of fetching water from distant sources.
Community members expressed gratitude for the developments, noting that the footbridge will enhance safe passage during the rainy season while the solar-powered water system will improve hygiene standards at the school and surrounding households.
The District Commissioner urged residents to safeguard the infrastructure to ensure it serves future generations.

PAF RESCUES DEAF LEARNER’S EDUCATIONPeople’s Action Forum (PAF) has successfully helped a 14-year-old boy with hearing i...
06/03/2026

PAF RESCUES DEAF LEARNER’S EDUCATION
People’s Action Forum (PAF) has successfully helped a 14-year-old boy with hearing impairment in Mambwe District in Eastern Province of Zambia, secure financial support to pursue his secondary school education.
Harrison Longwe had faced difficulties progressing beyond primary school due to a lack of financial and material resources, which threatened to end his education aspirations.
Speaking in an interview, Mambwe District PAF Supervisor, Msamalia Banda, said Harrison’s mother was unable to meet the cost of school requirements such as uniforms, learning materials and transport after he was accepted to Grade Eight at Magweru School for the Deaf in Chipata District, owing to the family’s low-income background.
Ms Banda explained that PAF intervened and successfully facilitated sponsorship for the learner under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) school bursary programme, enabling Harrison to commence his junior secondary education in 2024.
“As PAF, we have ensured that Harrison continues with his education through the CDF bursary without disruption,” she said.
Ms Banda further disclosed that Harrison has since excelled academically and is among the top-performing learners at Magweru School for the Blind, having progressed to Grade Ten this year.
Harrison’s mother, Olipa Tembo, a terminally ill widow, expressed gratitude to PAF for the timely intervention.
“I am thankful to PAF for facilitating the CDF bursary for my son when I had no means. This support has given me hope for a better future for both my son and the family,” Ms Tembo said.

02/03/2026

One word for Community Bank?
Walton says it's 💪🏾.
Shanta Village Partners .

26/02/2026

PAF Mazabuka stakeholder report-back meeting and official handover of last implemented Projects.
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