Job losses in mines very high this year

The Mining Sector has lost more than 20,000 jobs this year, the ILO has observed.

AIDS killing teachers

Zambia is losing an average of 1000 teachers to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Read more..

No more ghosts on payrolls

The government has computerised and decentralised the payroll system
to eliminate “ghost workers” from the payroll. Read more…

Zambians Working for No Pension?

Every single month, Zambian workers contribute five percent of their salary towards their Pension Scheme, but are employers actually remitting that money?

NAPSA demands: “Pay Pensions First Before Liquidation”

As companies in Zambia face closures in the wake of the global recession, the National Pensions Authority is demanding that businesses should Pay Workers' Pensions before liquidation.

Is the Redundancy Act working?

More than 15,000 workers in Zambia have lost their jobs in recent months due to the global economic crisis. But is the Redundancy Act helping workers who
are Retrenched?

No Union for Zambian Police Officers

The job of a police officer is to maintain law and order, but unfortunately for officers in Zambia, the law is keeping them from Fighting for Their Rights and better service conditions.

Pension Fund Decentralised with Nine New Offices

Zambian pensioners have been subjected to various challenges in accessing their dues. But the decentralisation of the Pension Service has seen Nine New District Offices open.

Teachers say no more to Labour Unions

The role of Labour Unions in Zambia has come under scrutiny after thousands of teachers quit their unions accusing leaders of failing to fight for their rights.

Five Employees Fired for Speaking Out

Five employees in Magoye, southern Zambia have been fired for complaining about Poor Working Conditions. Mywage Zambia investigated.

Zambia’s Labour Movement advised to reduce membership requirements.

Workers who are employed by small companies are not Protected by Unions and feel vulnerable. Trade unions have been urged to consider reducing the number of people required to join their organisations.

Employees shunning HIV/AIDS workplace policies

The Zambia government introduced the HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy a couple of years ago. But the stigma attached to the disease prevents many from reaping the benefits.

ILO and jobs pacts

To tackle the global increase in unemployment, poverty and inequality, and the continuing collapse of enterprises, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted a Global Jobs Pact.

Health workers under pressure

The human resource situation in Zambia’s health sector has remained below par for many years. This puts pressure on health workers in their Job Situation.