Department of Community Services – Kazungula Town Council

COMMUNITY SERVICES & HOUSING

Mr. Nchimunya C. Siabanyama

Director Community Services

The Department of Community Services plays a central role in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents through inclusive community development and social protection programmes.

This Department is also responsible for managing Council-owned properties, housing services, bus stations, and markets. In addition, it oversees public amenities that foster knowledge, culture, recreation, and youth empowerment across Kazungula District.

We operate through three distinct functional areas:

Social Services Section
Bus Stations, Markets, and Housing Section
Tourism Unit

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating and implementing social protection programmes aimed at supporting vulnerable groups and reducing inequality
Registering community voluntary organisations to formalise their contribution to local development
Managing Council properties and housing units, ensuring they are well-maintained and equitably distributed
Coordinating the upgrading of unplanned settlements, to improve living conditions and urban planning compliance
Administering and managing bus stations and markets, to ensure smooth operations, hygiene, safety, and consistent revenue collection
Providing library services and access to public information
Managing Archives to preserve and document the district’s history and institutional memory
Overseeing sports and recreational activities, and promoting inclusive participation across all age groups
Facilitating skills development programmes, particularly for youth, women, and community-based groups
Supporting and developing cultural infrastructure and public spaces for arts, heritage, and creative expression
Promoting cultural and creative industries, enabling local artists and artisans to contribute to the district economy
Maintaining an updated inventory of cultural practices, tools, and assets across the district
Mobilising communities to actively participate in cultural and heritage activities

KEY SUB-UNITS AND FUNCTIONS

Social Services Section

This section delivers social development services and is structured into five key units:

Community Development Unit: Registers voluntary organisations, mobilises communities, and coordinates grassroots skills training
Social Welfare Services Unit: Offers protection, support, and rehabilitation for vulnerable groups, manages juvenile services, and oversees care homes
Sports Unit: Promotes sport and health clubs, school competitions, and maintains a sports development database
Cultural Affairs Unit: Safeguards local folklore, supports cultural education, and organises entertainment for public functions
Library and Archiving Services Unit: Provides reference services, digitises archives, and preserves public records for future access

Bus Stations, Markets, and Housing Section

This section ensures smooth management of physical infrastructure:

Manages bus stations and markets to promote safe and hygienic trading
Oversees Council housing services, including allocations and maintenance
Administers Council property to enhance revenue generation and accountability

Tourism Unit

Dedicated to enhancing Kazungula’s tourism potential through:

Implementing tourism development plans and investment strategies
Conducting tourism research and developing local tourism products
Building partnerships with local tourism stakeholders

P. O. BOX KZ065, Kazungula

info.Kazungula@grz.gov.zm

kazungulatowncouncil@gmail.com

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