A total of 6,000 people have benefited from the Cash for Work Programme in Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Ward 12 of Kanyama Constituency in Lusaka since its implementation in the area last year.

According to Aaron Mwanza the Area Councillor, the programme, which started in his ward in August 2025, had monthly allocations provided for each constituency and ward.

In an interview with the media, Mr Mwanza explained that in the first month of implementation, about 600 beneficiaries were enrolled under the programme in the ward.

He added that as the programme advanced and by the time it was concluding, the number of beneficiaries increased to 6,000.

Mr Mwanza, however, disclosed that about 20 percent of the beneficiaries have not yet been paid, particularly those who worked between October and November.

He quickly assured though, that the affected beneficiaries are expected to receive their payments before the end of February, once funds are released.

Mr Mwanza further indicated that the Cash for Work Programme will this year be more productive, as the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has distributed tractors to all constituencies to improve garbage collection.

He also appealed to residents to seek correct information from ward offices following alleged reports that the programme is a scam due to delayed payments. Lusaka Times