Government has applauded Zambia Sugar Management for implementing World class safety standards for its workers.
Minister of Labour and Social Security Fackson Shamenda says government is delighted that Zambia Sugar PLC, has incorporated all aspects of occupational health and safety in its operations.
He said this through Deputy Minister Alfreda Kansembe during the launch of Target Zero held at Nakambala Sugar Estates on Friday in Mazabuka.
The Target Zero campaign, with the theme : Going Zero, is the Sweet Safety way which is in line with government’s mandate of providing conducive environment that ensures that companies promote decent work for all employees.
The Labour and Social Security minister stated that the campaign is also in line with the 2015 World Day for Safety and Health at work celebrated globally every 28th April.
Mr. Shamenda said Government will continue to work at regulatory and legislative measures that will ensure that companies operating in Zambia apply proper safety practices in their work places.
He reminded all companies to emulate Zambia Sugar saying that there is no greater value than the lives of citizens.
And Zambia Sugar Company managing Director, Rebeca Katowa, says safety, is every one’s business at the company. She said her company will always ensure that health and safety of the company’s employees come first at all times.
yet no benefits for Zambians in the net price of the commodity
Yet he is too busy to say it himself this Fackson…I suppose he is too busy or just too tired.