WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REBRANDS, EXPANDS SOCIAL PROTECTION ROLE

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Vice President Mutale Nalumango has reaffirmed that social protection remains a cornerstone of Government policy, urging institutions to place workers’ welfare at the centre of national development.

Speaking at the launch of the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board’s rebranding into Workers’ Compensation, Mrs. Nalumango unveiled a new logo and brand colours, symbolising the institution’s renewed identity and strategic direction.

She said the transformation aligns with evolving labour and social security priorities, strengthening accountability, service delivery, and stakeholder confidence.

“This rebranding signifies growth while upholding the institution’s obligation to safeguard workers who suffer occupational injuries, diseases or death in the line of duty,” Nalumango stated.

The Vice President commended Workers’ Compensation for expanding its impact beyond compensation services through strategic investments that are driving economic growth, creating jobs, and improving welfare.

Key investments include Chingola–Kasumbalesa road project,Lusaka–Ndola dual carriageway,Equity in United Capital Fertilizer Limited,Urban Hotel and shopping mall in Kasama, Land acquisition in Kasempa for Kamusongolwa mall and Planned Samfya floating solar plant, airstrip, and convention centre in partnership with Shandong Construction Company

Ministry of Labour Permanent Secretary Zechariah Luhanga said the rebranding signals a renewed commitment to strengthening Zambia’s social security system, especially after adopting ILO Convention No. 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, which extends protection to digital platform workers.

Workers’ Compensation Board Chairperson Emmanuel Mbambiko said the institution aims to become more inclusive and modern, serving workers in both the formal and informal economy.

CEO Patrick Siampwili added that the rebranding reflects a resolve to deliver efficient, responsive, and people-centred services, modernising operations and ensuring timely support for injured workers and their dependents.

ASSA Secretary General Mishech Bandawe commended Zambia’s social security institutions for robust investments, revealing that the association is finalising a Social Security Infrastructure Fund for Africa to mobilise long-term capital for transformative projects across the continent.