The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has paid K72 million in total to 118,821 beneficiaries of Cash for Work beneficiaries for the work conducted from August to December 2024.
The Cash for Work program is a government initiative designed to provide temporary employment and immediate financial relief to vulnerable individuals impacted by the 2023/2024 drought with beneficiaries receiving K60 per day for 10 days each month through public works.
In a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today, LCC Assistant Public Relations manager, Nyambe Bulumba, said that payments have been made to 15,539 beneficiaries in Chawama Constituency, 14,000 in Kabwata, 21,457 in Kanyama, 5,616 in Lusaka Central, 25,295 in Mandevu, 20,991 in Matero, and 15,923 in Munali.“The Council remains dedicated to administering the Cash for Work program prudently, ensuring that deserving members of the community are given the opportunity to work and earn an income to improve their livelihoods” said Mr. Bulumba.
He further added that the Local Authority has also received additional funding from the government for the month of January 2025, to ensure the continuation of Cash for Work activities.
By Cynthia Lupiya.
