MONEY SECURED FOR U20 VOLUNTEER WORKERS

Government under the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts has secured 1.8 million kwacha as part payment to volunteers who worked during the 2017 under 20 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Youth, Sport and Arts Minister, ELVIS NKANDU disclosed that the funds are aimed at dismantling the over five million kwacha owed to Zambians, both from the private and public sector who worked when the country hosted the under 20 AFCON finals.

NKANDU explained that the 1.8 Million kwacha will be prioritized for private volunteers in Lusaka and Copperbelt Provinces, in an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka, NKANDU bemoaned the delay to pay workers who volunteer especially in international games.

He added that it was heartbreaking to learn that some volunteers have even died without receiving their dues.

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