Government releases K48 Million for ZAMPOST retirees terminal benefits

Government has released K48 million to settle outstanding retirement benefits owed to former employees of the Zambia Postal Services Corporation.

ZAMPOST Postmaster General,  Lydia Simakando has commended the Government for the release of Forty-Eight Million Kwacha to facilitate payment of terminal benefits.

Ms Simakando notes that this is a significant milestone that restores dignity and hope to former employees who have patiently waited for their benefits.

The Postmaster noted that the intervention demonstrates the Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of Zambians and addressing long standing obligations affecting retired workers.

“The payment is in line with the vision of President Hakainde Hichilema, which is to strengthen governance, restore dignity to citizens and improve livelihoods, “she said

Mrs Simakando commended the Ministry of Finance and National Planning for prioritising the release and the Ministry of Technology and Science for their support in facilitating the process.

She added that the payment forms part of the third phase of efforts to settle outstanding retirement obligations.

“Disbursements will be made on a first-retired, first-paid basis to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability throughout the process,” she explained.

The Postmaster thanked retirees for their years of service and patience as efforts to resolve the obligations and reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with Government and stakeholders to ensure smooth and transparent disbursement.

“ZAMPOST will continue to provide updates as the payment process progresses and additional disbursements are made,” Mrs Simakando said.

This was contained in a statement issued to ZANIS by ZAMPOST Public Relations Officer, Ruth Mwanza.