Over 11,000 Households in Mumbwa Registered for Cash Support

More than 11,000 vulnerable households in Mumbwa District are being registered under the Government’s Social Cash Transfer Programme.

Of these, 6,000 families will receive a special Nutrition Top-Up, while another 5,000 will access support through the regular Social Cash Transfer.

Launching the registration exercise, Nangoma MP Collins Nzovu said Government remains determined to ease the struggles of vulnerable communities. He noted that Mumbwa is among four districts — along with Choma, Kawambwa, and Chibombo — piloting the Nutrition Top-Up, which focuses on pregnant women, nursing mothers, and families with malnourished children.

Mumbwa District Social Welfare Officer, Iness Luyako, added that the exercise is targeting households most in need so that support reaches those who depend on it most.

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services describes the Social Cash Transfer as a cornerstone of Zambia’s social protection system, providing steady, non-contributory payments to households unable to meet basic needs.

The Nutrition Top-Up is being implemented with support from partners such as UNICEF and the European Union to improve maternal and child nutrition, especially during the crucial first 1,000 days of life.