Chinsali council consults businesses on 2027 budget
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lusaka Times
Chinsali Municipal Council in Zambia consulted local businesses to prepare its 2027 budget and gather project proposals for the district. Participants suggested bins, a transit bus station and work on municipal facilities, according to a council statement carried by ZANIS.
Chinsali Municipal Council in Zambia consulted local businesses as it prepared its 2027 budget and gathered project proposals, Public Relations Manager Lolavye Simukoko said in a statement carried by ZANIS. The contributions are to be considered as part of the annual budget process.
Participants proposed building toilets and putting a fence around the municipal sports ground, as well as installing rubbish bins in the central business district. They also called for a transit bus station at Nambuluma Junction, more council housing and the rehabilitation of the old market community hall.
Other suggestions included recreational spaces near Nkakula Guest House and Bread of Life Church, modern markets at Choshi, Mishishi and Chinsali Main Market, and fire extinguisher supply and refilling services. The council also presented its municipal services, the 2026 budget performance and the role of its integrity committee.
The proposed projects are to be assessed against the Chinsali Integrated Development Plan, the Eighth National Development Plan and the national Grow Zambia programme. Muchinga Province, where Chinsali is located, was capped at 124 million kwacha for its 2027 budget in information published on 4 October.
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