About Us

Nalolo is one of the Sixteen (16) Districts that form Western Province and was previously under Senanga until its creation in 2013 by the then President of the Republic of Zambia H.E. Michael Chilufya Sata. It was established as part of the decentralization process aimed at promoting socio-economic development country-wide. The district has one constituency and Twelve Wards of which Seven are on the west bank and Five Wards are located on the east bank of the Zambezi River.

Location

 Nalolo District is strategically located in Western Province, sharing borders with Kalabo, Shangombo, Sioma, Senanga, and Mongu districts. The district covers approximately 4,742.6 km² and is divided into two uplands by the Zambezi River, with a flood plain in between. The eastern upland stretches from Mukukutu to Kataba, while the flood plain covers areas including Mukukutu, Nasiwayo, Muoyo, and Nanjucha. The district is comprised of 12 wards.

The western upland veld is relatively more fertile, and it covers seven Wards of Lyamakumba, Silowana, Shekela, Makoka, Ukolo, Likulwe and Kambai. The west upland Barotse flood plain  stretches from Nakatwelenge area covering places such as Nambwae, Sinungu, Sikana, Liliachi, Nasilimwe, and Nasikona, up to the border with Mongu and Kalabo. The west upland area soils are largely sandy loam soils and heavy Kalahari sand in most areas. 

 

Population

According to 2022 Census of Population and Housing, the total Population of Nalolo District is at 74, 180 people

 

Potential Investments Include: 

a)Agriculture

Potential for rice, maize, sorghum and cassava growing as well as fruit tree plantations such as mangoes. Plenty of fertile land and water resources for farming along Zambezi River.

b)Fisheries and Livestock

  • High potential for livestock farming due to vast pastures in the Flood plain
  • Availability of water bodies for fish farming
  • Potential for constructing abattoirs and meat processing plants due to large numbers of livestock.
  • Potential for a stock feed processing plant due to increase in poultry business.

Tourism, Art and Culture

The people of Nalolo District in Western Province, Zambia, are predominantly Lozi, an ethnic group renowned for their rich cultural heritage and artistic expression. 

The culture revolves around the Litunga La Mboela (Queen of the South), the Kuomboka

Ceremony offers an unparalleled tourism experience, showcasing the resilience, creativity, and warmth of the Lozi people.

This ancient tradition celebrates the royal Family’s annual relocation from their flooded palace in the Barotse Floodplain, Muleneng’i, to higher ground in Muoyo. The ceremony is a vibrant showcase of cultural heritage, featuring mesmerizing traditional music, captivating dance, and exquisite

The Kuomboka Ceremony is particularly renowned for its stunning display of craftsmanship, highlighting the intricate design

 of the Nalikwanda, the Royal Badge. This iconic symbol is proudly showcased alongside a majestic parade of canoes, creating an unforgettable spectacle. As a result, tourists   flock to Nalolo to experience this unique   cultural event. 

 The Kuomboka Ceremony typically takes place between March and April, a week after the  Litunga’s ceremony in Limulunga. As a result, tourists and cultural enthusiasts flock to Nalolo to experience this unique event, making it an unmissable destination. 

 The Royal Burial Sites (Sitino) and Former Palaces (Mulenen’i) of Barotseland hold a special place  in the region’s cultural landscape, serving as sacred tributes to the illustrious leaders who shaped the region’s history. 

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