High cost of living worries MUZ
By ROGERS KALERO
THE Mine workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) is deeply concerned with the continued high cost of living, exacerbated by load shedding and fuel price hikes, which has eroded the buying power of miners and reduced their standard of living.
Joseph Chewe, the MUZ president says despite the sector’s contribution to the country’s economy, miners have continued to face numerous difficulties that have negatively impacted their livelihoods.
Mr Chewe said frequent load shedding of up to 17 hours and fuel price increases had affected workers’ livelihoods and the overall economy, resulting in a high cost of living among miners and CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
