12% PAY RISE FOR ZAMBEEF WORKERS

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Zambeef Products Plc has granted its employees a 12 per cent salary increase following successful negotiations with the Great and Meat Workers Union of Zambia (GRAMUZ).

Announcing the agreement, Zambeef Chief Executive Officer Faith Mutuku said the move reflects the company’s commitment to employee welfare and long-term business sustainability. She noted that the negotiations were concluded swiftly after the start of the new financial year in October.

“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing dedication to the well-being of our employees and the long-term health of our business. Our employees are the backbone of this organization, and this salary increase is a tangible way of showing that,” Ms. Mutuku said.

Zambeef, which employs more than 8,000 Zambians, has over the years implemented initiatives such as housing support and welfare programs.

Ms Mutuku also called for greater support for local businesses, stressing that they reinvest earnings into the economy, especially during tough economic times.

GRAMUZ President Blake Mulala praised Zambeef for leading by example during a period marked by load-shedding and rising operational costs.

He urged other employers to follow suit and appealed to government to avoid excessive taxation on compliant local businesses, warning that such measures could harm industries vital for job creation.

She concluded highlighting the importance of balancing worker welfare with business sustainability amid economic pressures.