MKUSHI NORTH ASPIRANT PROPOSES DOUBLE DECEMBER PAY FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

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Aspiring Member of Parliament for Mkushi North, Mr. Topson Kunda, has proposed the introduction of a law that would allow all civil servants in Zambia to receive two salaries in December as a way of easing financial pressure during the festive season and the reopening of schools in January.

Under the proposal Civil servants would receive a full additional salary before Christmas.

A quarter salary in the first week of January to help cover school fees and educational expenses.the additional payments would be protected from deductions by lending institutions, regardless of existing loan obligations.

Mr. Kunda explained that the idea was inspired by his experience as District Commissioner for Chitambo, where he observed that many civil servants struggled financially at the start of each year due to festive costs and school requirements.

He argued that civil servants deserve greater appreciation for their contribution to national development and should benefit from improved welfare measures.

“Many public workers are unable to fully enjoy Christmas and New Year celebrations because they prioritize saving money for school-related expenses in January,” Kunda said.