Category: Security

Speaking during the labour day celebrations on May 1,2025 held in Mansa at Kaole stadium, under the theme: “Shaping Zambia’s Future of Work through home grown Solutions for Inclusive Economic Growth,” The Head of State said Government is devoted to promoting economic growth as it procreates jobs.

President Hichilema commended workers for their resilience and lauded employers,for improving the livelihood of workers when the

country experienced the worst drought.

“I would like to appreciate you for carrying the country through, during the worst drought in the country of Zambia. The fact that we were are able to grow our GDP from 2% to 4% is mbecause miners worked hard by increasing production. Workers in the tourism and private sector, you worked hard to contributing to the economy,” the President said.

“We will continue working to grow the economy, we know growth will breed more job opportunities. Your government will continue to work to lower the cost of living, to lower the cost of doing business.”

President Hichilema indicated that Government will reform the pension scheme to enhance benefits. He said the New Dawn Administration extended the NAPSA penalty waiver, to ease compliance during the decline in economic activities that were experienced during the drought.

The ahead of State said Zambia is now used as a yardstick, for providing a safety net for workers with progressive social security policies such as the 20% partial withdraw, whilst keeping the National Pensions Scheme Authority afloat.

President Hichilema made a clarion call employers, employees and Government to promote Tripartism through dialogue.

“Government employers and Unions must dialogue together. Let’s solve our problems not shouting in the streets, not shouting on social media,” he said.

The Head of State urged employers to adhere to the minimum wage requirements for Bus and Truck drivers, which came into effect on April 10, 2025 and allow workers to register with unions of their choice.

He also indicated that Government is committed to creating safe and decent work places, and Zambia has since ratified Convention 190, which protects workers against violence, discrimination and harassment.

The President urged the workforce to be productive, in order to produce more and spur economic growth.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Mwika Tambatamba (MP) said Government will create jobs within the Ministry, by expand the number of labour officers and recruit call centre agents, upon receiving treasury authority.

She said to increase engagement with the public, the Ministry has onboarded 29 services on the Government Service Bus(GSB), and the public can connect with the Ministry through the Citizens Support Services portal, for a timely response to their concerns and grievances.

Luapula Province minister Eng. Nason Musonda said the hosting of the Labour day celebrations in the province was historic,and a testament to the New Dawn administration’s commitment to inclusive development, equitable opportunities, and home grown solutions that drive the nation forward.

International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office, Officer-in-charge for Zambia Malawi and Mozambique, Todini Marecha commended Zambia for the 4% growth in Gross Domestic Products, despite the drought and energy deficit that the country experienced in the recent years.

Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) president Maira Ngoma says the youth ought to be engaged in policy and programming, to promote social dialogue and tripartism.

And Zambia Congress of Trade Unions president Blake Mulala called for concerted efforts in the fight against corruption.

The event concluded with employers being rewarded for their outstanding performance. Among the awardees are; Senior labor officer in Luapula Province, Nchimunya Abubakar, Senior Labour Inspector at Lusaka Headquarters, Ian Kayelu, Mubanga Geoffrey and Wokers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) accounts assistant for Mansa Branch, Ketiwe Chimponda. The National Prosecutions Authority (NPA) was awarded the best dressed.