The Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union and the Fire Services Union of Zambia have commended the government for the timely funding of the local government equalization fund.
The allocation amounting to K75 million will fund about 100 out of the 116 local authorities, a move the two Unions say will go a long way in motivating the employees.
They have encouraged Government to continue with the same commitment they have continued to demonstrate in ensuring that local authorities are timely and adequately funded.
In a joint statement issued by Emmanuel Mwinsa, the ZULAW General Secretary and Clement Mulenga, the General Secretary of the Fire Services Union of Zambia, the two Unions expressed confidence that the resolutions collectively made by concerned parties will continue to be respected for the betterment of service delivery by local authorities.
Meanwhile, the two Unions are concerned with revelations by Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa that Lusaka City market generated over K13 million in 2019 and that only K600, 000 was remitted to the Lusaka City Council main bank account.
They have since called on the town clerk to immediately investigate the matter and ensure that culprits involved in the misappropriation of the funds are brought to book and face the full wrath of the law.
It is a very rare occurrence to have a union praise the government of the day world wide.this is clear sign that indeed the pf government is a working government that puts people first. I love this party and government.
This praise is premature. Does the funding include the interest costs incurred due to delayed release of funds? Can only come from uninformed union leadership.
Haha nemwine you village chickens abroad are always looking for anything negative to put a dumper on good news here home.dont get too comfortable there, those people don’t see you as their equals and when things get bad, you are the first people to be blamed. Home is home remember that.
Thumbs down or up no debate. Yes, u disagree but wht’s basis of your disagreement? Who doesn’t know that local authorities hv had to run overdrafts because grants from central govt were delayed? Overdrafts cost money in interest to the banks.
@ Brother Kaizar have you heard @Nemwine’s response? Overdrafts cost money? What’s your take on that, bro? This Nemwine has an ace up his sleeve, seen?