Kambwili warns Chinese

By The Public - Wed Jan 25, 6:28 am

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Labour Minister Chishimba Kambwili says Chinese Labour force coming into the country should be reduced and replaced with Zambians with the required expertise.

And Mr Kambwili has advised Chinese investors to do away with casualisation and consider giving Zambians permanent pensionable jobs.

Mr Kambwili says as much as government welcomes Chinese investment, it is concerned that Chinese investors are paying low salaries to Zambians.

He was speaking in Chambeshi when he paid a surprise visit to CHAMBESHI COPPER smelter.

The labour Minister is saddened that Zambian chemical engineers are getting as little as two point five million Kwacha per month as basic salary.

He said CHAMBESHI COPPER smelter has the ability to pay employees better than 2.5 million kwacha.

Mr Kambwili says the company is the lowest paying in the mining sector and has appealed to management to consider increasing salaries for workers.

And CHAMBESHI COPPER smelter Chief Executive Officer, YANG XINGUO defended the decision by the firm to bring in expatriates.

Mr XINGUO (zingo) said most jobs being carried out by Chinese nationals at Chambeshi Copper Smelter are highly specialised and that Zambians need time to gain the same skills.

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