Mafinga Town Council, located in Muchinga Province, is among the 116 Local Authorities in Zambia established under the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019. Established in 1997, the Council strives to prove its relevance and remains dedicated to serving the community of Mafinga Constituency, working tirelessly to improve the lives of its residents. As a local authority, our core business is to provide effective governance, support local businesses, and deliver essential services in a timely manner that meet the needs of our community.

We are a local authority responsible for a wide range of services, which include: –

• Planning and development
• Housing
• Community Development Services
• Social Services
• Health Services
• Fisheries and Livestock
• Agricultural Services
• Waste Management and Social Services.

In the execution of our services, we strive to maintain values that uphold our relevance. We value:

• Transparency and accountability.
• Community engagement and participation.
• Respect and inclusivity for all members of our community.
• Innovation and continuous improvement.

The mandate of the Mafinga Town Council, enshrined in the Local Government Act, is to administer public and municipal services fairly and transparently, through a participatory and democratic approach close to the people. This legal mandate is outlined in the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019, with specific functions being outlined in the First Schedule of the aforementioned Act.

Furthermore, other legislation that the institution refers to in its operations are;

• The Constituency Development Fund Act No.11 of 2018
• The Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 2018
• The Urban and Regional Planning Act No. 3 of 2015