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CDF Project · Education

Kaphika Community School Staff House

Providing quality staff accommodation to support effective teaching and improve education standards in rural areas — Funded by CDF.

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ZDSP Project · Infrastructure

Library Construction Project

Promoting literacy and lifelong learning with access to books and digital resources for our community.

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CDF Project · Roads

Chassa Nyanje Road Grading

Improving rural connectivity and access to essential services through quality road infrastructure — Funded by CDF.

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CDF Project · Health

Sewa Chikankeni Rural Health Post

Bringing quality healthcare infrastructure to rural communities — Funded by CDF.

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Heritage & Culture

Our Rich Cultural Heritage

Celebrating the traditions of Sinda's three historic chiefdoms — Kawaza, Kathumba, and Nyanje.

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Leadership · LGAZ Conference

Council Secretary Champions Sustainable Urban WASH

Driving Inclusive Service Delivery and Stronger Collaboration Across Zambia | Mulungushi International Conference Centre.

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Natural Landmarks

Nyanje Mountain

Iconic natural landmark of Sinda District, offering breathtaking views and rich cultural significance.

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CDF Project · Education

Staff House at Masulwe Primary School

Quality accommodation for teaching staff to enhance education delivery in rural areas — Funded by CDF.

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17
CDF Contracts 2026
10
Projects in Progress
19
Wards Served
K156M
2026 Budget Approved
NOTICES
🏗️ CDF 2027 — Applications now open for all categories. Deadline: 30 September 2026. Now Open 📋 Download the CDF 2027 application form here 💰 K156.8M output-based budget approved for the 2026 fiscal year 🏗️ 17 CDF contracts signed and under implementation across Sinda District 🌳 80 trees planted at the New Civic Centre — Keep Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy 🐝 90 beehives distributed to 45 households under the Chalimbana Kasamba Community programme 👮 Sinda Town Council Police Officers receive new uniforms — boosting morale and service delivery
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Council Chairperson

Sinda Town Council

Welcome to Sinda District

Sinda — Our Heritage. Our People. Our Future.

Sinda District is a growing and vibrant community in Zambia's Eastern Province, located along the Great East Road, approximately 120 km from Chipata and 460 km from Lusaka. Covering approximately 262,288 hectares with over 214,120 residents, Sinda is a district with strong agricultural potential and a rich cultural heritage rooted in the traditions of Chieftainess Kawaza, Chief Kathumba and Chieftainess Nyanje.

Mrs Mary Chongo — Council Secretary

Mrs Mary Chongo

Council Secretary
Core Services

Everything You Need, in One Place

Access the most requested council services quickly and easily. Designed to serve you better, every day.

Payments & Permits

Pay health permits, business licences, market fees, and other council charges securely.

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CDF Applications

Apply for Constituency Development Fund grants for community, education, health, and empowerment projects.

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Make a Complaint

Report an issue directly to the council—waste collection, street lighting, water, or any service concern.

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Documents & Forms

Download official council documents, application forms, by-laws, and public notices.

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Projects & Tenders

Track ongoing CDF and council projects and view open tenders for suppliers and contractors.

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Community & Culture

Discover Sinda's heritage, chiefdoms, cultural events, and community development initiatives.

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Constituency Development Fund (CDF)

CDF Tracker | Sinda Town Council
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Constituency Development Fund

Tracker

View resources available by Constituency.
Track every CDF project in your ward — transparent, accountable, and public.

Public dashboard · Updated live

Transparency & Accountability

CDF Tracker — Track every project in your ward

17 contracts signed. See progress ward by ward — budget, contractor, completion status and photos in one public dashboard. Built for the people of Sinda District.

Live Snapshot · 2026 Live
17 Contracts signed
10 In progress
K156M Total budget
19 Wards covered
4 Completed projects
10 In progress
2 In planning
1 Under tender

All CDF Projects

Showing 17 projects across 19 wards · Updated 15 September 2026

Completed Education

Ward 3 — Nyanje

Kaphika Community School Staff House

Progress 100%
Budget K1,250,000
Contractor Buildwell Ltd
Completed Mar 2026
In Progress Health

Ward 1 — Sinda Central

Sewa Chikankeni Rural Health Post

Progress 68%
Budget K1,850,000
Contractor MedBuild Contractors
Est. completion Dec 2026
In Progress Roads

Ward 2 — Chassa

Chassa Nyanje Road Grading

Progress 45%
Budget K2,400,000
Contractor RoadTech Zambia
Est. completion Feb 2027
Completed Education

Ward 5 — Kathumba

Staff House at Masulwe Primary School

Progress 100%
Budget K980,000
Contractor Sinda Builders Co-op
Completed Jan 2026
In Planning Education

Ward 4 — Kawaza

Sinda District Library Construction

Progress 15%
Budget K3,200,000
Contractor Tender pending
Est. start Nov 2026
Under Tender Water

Ward 3 — Nyanje

Nyanje Borehole & Water Scheme

Progress 5%
Budget K1,100,000
Contractor Under evaluation
Est. start Jan 2027

Accountability

Every kwacha tracked. Every project visible.

The CDF Tracker puts the full picture in your hands — budgets, contractors, progress and completion photos — so every resident can hold development to account.

98% Funds disbursed
17 Active contracts
19 Wards reached
4 Projects completed
CDF Skills Bursaries | Sinda Town Council
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Constituency Development Fund

Skills Bursaries

CDF Skills Bursaries Applicants
Download the latest statement or view previous statements.

Official CDF records · Updated live

CDF Skills Bursaries

Bursary Statements — download & track applicant funding

Access the latest statement of CDF Skills Bursary applicants, download official documents, and view previous statements for full transparency across all 19 wards.

Live Snapshot · 2026 Live
248 Total applicants
182 Approved
K4.2M Total awarded
19 Wards covered
182 Approved applicants
41 Pending review
17 Under review
8 Declined

Bursary Statements

Official CDF Skills Bursaries documents · Updated 15 September 2026

Latest PDF

September 2026

CDF Skills Bursaries — Latest Statement

Coverage 100%
Applicants 248
Total awarded K4,200,000
File size 1.8 MB
Previous PDF

August 2026

CDF Skills Bursaries — August Statement

Coverage 100%
Applicants 231
Total awarded K3,950,000
File size 1.7 MB
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July 2026

CDF Skills Bursaries — July Statement

Coverage 100%
Applicants 217
Total awarded K3,720,000
File size 1.6 MB
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June 2026

CDF Skills Bursaries — June Statement

Coverage 100%
Applicants 203
Total awarded K3,480,000
File size 1.5 MB
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May 2026

CDF Skills Bursaries — May Statement

Coverage 100%
Applicants 189
Total awarded K3,150,000
File size 1.4 MB
Archived PDF

April 2026

CDF Skills Bursaries — April Statement

Coverage 100%
Applicants 176
Total awarded K2,980,000
File size 1.3 MB

Accountability

Every bursary tracked. Every applicant visible.

The CDF Skills Bursaries dashboard puts the full picture in your hands — applicant lists, approval status, awarded amounts and downloadable statements — so every resident can see how education funding is being used.

73% Approval rate
248 Total applicants
19 Wards reached
K4.2M Total awarded
CDF Guidelines | Sinda Town Council
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Constituency Development Fund

Guidelines

Official CDF Guidelines
View guidelines for CDF funds — download, read, and reference.

Official documents · Updated live

CDF Guidelines

Official Guidelines — view, download & apply CDF funds correctly

Access the official CDF guidelines for project planning, application, disbursement, and reporting — built for communities, contractors, and cooperating partners across Sinda District.

Guidelines Reference · 2026 Official
12 Guideline sections
6 Categories
2026 Current edition
19 Wards covered
6 Official documents
2 Recently updated
12 Total sections
3 Archived editions

CDF Guidelines Library

Official CDF guideline documents · Updated 15 September 2026

Official PDF

Master Document

CDF Guidelines — 2026 Master Edition

Coverage 100%
Sections 12
File size 3.2 MB
Published Jan 2026
Updated PDF

Application Process

CDF Application & Eligibility Guidelines

Coverage 100%
Sections 4
File size 1.4 MB
Updated Sep 2026
Official PDF

Budgeting

CDF Budgeting & Disbursement Guidelines

Coverage 100%
Sections 3
File size 1.1 MB
Published Feb 2026
Reference PDF

Compliance

CDF Procurement & Compliance Guidelines

Coverage 100%
Sections 3
File size 1.6 MB
Published Mar 2026
Reference PDF

Reporting

CDF Monitoring & Reporting Guidelines

Coverage 100%
Sections 2
File size 0.9 MB
Published Apr 2026
Archived PDF

Previous Edition

CDF Guidelines — 2025 Edition

Coverage 100%
Sections 10
File size 2.8 MB
Published Jan 2025

Accountability

Clear rules. Fair access. Proper use of public funds.

The CDF Guidelines exist to ensure every kwacha is used lawfully, transparently and for the benefit of the community. Read, download and reference the official documents before applying or implementing any CDF project.

12 Total sections
6 Documents
19 Wards covered
2026 Current edition

Latest News

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2027 CDF Application Forms are NOW AVAILABLE!
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STC DRILLS OVER 30 BOREHOLES ACROSS SINDA DISTRICT

Sinda Town Council has drilled over 30 boreholes in various parts of the district under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) as part of efforts to …

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SINDA TOWN COUNCIL UNDERTAKES CONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADING OF TOWNSHIP ROADS

Sinda Town Council is currently undertaking the construction and upgrading of township roads as part of its efforts to improve road infrastructure, enhance accessibility and …

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STC COMMISSIONS 26 CDF COMMUNITY PROJECTS WORTH OVER K24.3 MILLION IN SINDA DISTRICT

Government has officially commissioned twenty-six (26) Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects worth K24,307,347.89 in Sinda District during a colourful ceremony held at the newly completed …

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SINDA TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS 46 WORKERS AT LABOUR DAY CELEBRATIONS

Sinda Town Council has awarded 46 workers from various departments in recognition of their dedication and outstanding performance during this year’s Labour Day celebrations, held …

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SINDA TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS 17 CONTRACTS UNDER 2026 CDF

Sinda Town Council has signed and awarded seventeen (17) contracts to local companies for the implementation of various development projects under the 2026 Constituency Development …

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𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑵 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑬 𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑺 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝑶𝑵 𝑪𝑫𝑭 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑱𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑺 𝑰𝑵 𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑫𝑨

Eastern Province Minister Peter Simon Phiri has commended Sinda District for the impressive progress being recorded on Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects. He was in …

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𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑶𝑭 𝑳𝑬𝑴𝑴𝒀 𝑩𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑮𝑬 𝑰𝑵 𝑳𝑼𝑨𝑵𝑫𝑨𝒁𝑰 𝑾𝑨𝑹𝑫 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑳

Construction works on the Lemmy Bridge in Luandazi Ward of Kapoche Constituency are progressing well, with the project now standing at 40% completion. Works carried …

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𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑪𝑻 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑨𝑮𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑰𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑬 𝑰𝑴𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺𝑬𝑫 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝑶𝑵 𝑪𝑫𝑭 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑱𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑺

The District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has expressed satisfaction with the progress made on Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects being implemented under the disaster component …

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