GOV’T GAZETTES FUNERAL GRANT FOR WORKERS

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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has officially gazetted the Workers’ Compensation (Funeral Expenses Reimbursement) Order, 2025 under Statutory Instrument No. 69 of 2025, providing financial relief to families of workers who die due to workplace accidents or occupational diseases.

The new regulation, enacted under Section 71(5) of the Workers’ Compensation Act No. 10 of 1999, sets the funeral grant reimbursement at 25,000 unit fees, payable to dependents or individuals who cover funeral costs.

Minister of  Labour and social security Brenda Tambatamba,  announced the development, describing it as part of the Government’s broader effort to modernize Zambia’s social security and compensation systems.

“This Statutory Instrument ensures that bereaved families of workers who die in the line of duty receive timely financial support,” she said. “It reflects our dedication to ensuring that no family bears the burden of workplace tragedy alone.”

Ms. Tambatamba emphasized that the reform aligns with the New Dawn Government’s commitment to a more humane and inclusive social protection framework, particularly by extending coverage to informal workers, including domestic workers, bus and taxi drivers, and marketeers.

“This progressive reform represents a new, humane approach to social security one that listens to the needs of workers rather than treating them as passive contributors,” she added.

The Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) will administer the grant, reinforcing its role in supporting workers and their families during times of loss.