Southern Province is the third largest Province in Zambia, covering an area of 85,283 square kilometers.  The Province consist of fifteen (15) Districts, namely; Chikankata, Choma, Chirundu, Gwembe, Ithezi Tehzi, Kalomo, Kazungula, Mazabuka, Monze, Namwala, Livingstone, Pemba, Siavonga, Sinazongwe and Zimba.  Among these Districts Pemba, Chikankata and Zimba are new districts.