KANCHIBIYA MP CALLS FOR MINING SECTOR MINIMUM WAGE LAW

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Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Hon. Sunday Chanda has called for the introduction of a minimum wage law for miners, arguing that Zambia continues to lose value from its mineral resources to foreign interests while local workers see little benefit.

Hon. Chanda said it was time to ensure that the wealth beneath Zambia’s soil delivers real and lasting gains for workers and the nation.

“Our people deserve fair compensation. The mining sector must not only enrich foreign investors but also secure Zambia’s long-term economic interests,” he said.

To advance this cause, Hon. Chanda has submitted a Private Member’s Motion in Parliament, urging the Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, to table a Mining Sector Minimum Wage Bill.

The proposed legislation seeks to guarantee fair pay, worker protection, and financial dignity for miners, while reinforcing Zambia’s broader economic reform agenda.

Members of Parliament are expected to debate the motion in the coming sessions, with labour unions and civil society groups closely watching the outcome as a potential turning point in Zambia’s mining labour policies.