Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, says the rebranding of the Workers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) reaffirms government’s commitment to progress, justice and the welfare of every Zambian worker and their families.
Mrs Nalumamgo adds that the new identity is more than a change of logo.
The Vice President acknowledged the role of the Workers Compensation Fund Control Board under Act No. 10 of 1999, which provides social protection to workers who suffer occupational injuries, diseases, or death by compensating them or their families.
Mrs Nalumango was speaking when she graced the rebranding launch in Chongwe today.
She said supporting workers in challenging times and ensuring no family is left unsupported is core to the Board’s values rooted in justice, dignity and humanity principles integral to Zambia as a Christian nation.
Mrs Nalumango added that the rebrand is aimed at modernising the Board’s image, enhancing public trust and aligning its identity with evolving national labour and social security priorities.
She commended the WCFCB team for the execution of key investments driving economic growth such as the Chingola-Kasumbalesa PPP road which strengthens regional trade with DRC, the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway which is financed through corporate debt to improve connectivity and reduce transport costs, including equity in United Capital Fertiliser Limited which is advancing Zambia’s goal as a regional food supplier among others.
“These are more than financial investments but the foundation of a prosperous Zambia, stimulating job creation and regional cooperation,” she stated.
Mrs Nalumango noted planned WCFCB investments in Samfya with Shadong Construction Company, including a floating solar plant, airstrip, and modern convention centre to boost connectivity, tourism, and new economic opportunities.
Ministry of Labour and Social Security Permanent Secretary, Zachariah Luhanga, described WCFCB as a former institution, a shared commission and a new promise to protect workers.
He said the event reaffirms the Found Law as a cornerstone of Zambia’s social security system, which involves compensating workers for personal accidents and diseases while helping employers manage workplace risk.
Mr Luhanga added that the launch is timely as it follows Zambia’s adoption of International Labour Organisation Convention No. 190 of 2026 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy on 12 June in Geneva.
Meanwhile, Worker’s Compensation Fund Control Board Chairperson, Emmanuel Mbambiko, said the Board is modernising systems to make services more efficient, accessible, and transparent, while broadening reach to cover public sector, private sector, and the informal economy.
Mr Mbambiko added that the Board’s prudent stewardship over the last 3 years has improved outcomes for beneficiaries.
Mr Mbambiko further disclosed that the fund had grown from K2.5 Billion to K6.6 billion since the current board’s appointment, with a target of K10 Billion.
“What occupies us is the benefits that accrue to our members, we toil in order that the benefits that accrue to our members are by far better than they have been in the life of the institution,” he emphasised.
