CHILANGA CEMENT WORKERS SECURE K900 PAY RISE

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The 2026 collective bargaining process at Chilanga Cement Ltd has concluded with a K900 increment to basic pay across the board for unionized workers, effective 1st January 2026 and backdated.

The increment translates into a gross pay of just over K11,350 (basic plus housing allowance) for the lowest-paid employee, while the highest-paid worker will now earn just over K20,200.

Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) Coordinator & Public Relations Officer Michael Kaluba confirmed that the agreement include Housing allowance retained at 35 percent under the status quo, Education allowance closed without further adjustments, Local travel and subsistence allowances increased from K120 to K150 and K60 to K100 respectively.

Funeral grant clause revised to K9,000 for the death of an employeeK9,500 for the death of a registered spouse, K8,000 for the death of a child and K6,500 for the death of a natural/biological parent

Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) General Secretary George S. Mumba welcomed the agreement, describing it as a product of constructive engagement between labour and management.

“While the K900 increment may not fully meet the rising cost of living pressures faced by workers, it represents a meaningful step in safeguarding workers’ welfare within prevailing economic constraints,” he said.

Mumba emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and urged the employer to remain responsive to future demands, particularly in areas affecting workers’ livelihoods and social protection.

He reaffirmed MUZ’s commitment to defending workers’ interests, pledging to push for improved conditions of service, enhanced allowances, and sustainable wage growth in subsequent negotiation cycles.