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Labour and Social Security Minister, Brenda Tambatamba, has announced that Zambia will host the 51st African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council meeting from February 11 to 13, 2025.
The meeting would take place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre and aims to advance Labour Administration not only in Zambia but across Africa, according to Tambatamba.
In a media briefing in Lusaka on Friday, Tambatamba highlighted that the ARLAC meeting presented a unique opportunity for Zambia to solidify its leadership role in the advancement of labour administration across the continent.
She emphasised that the meeting would also provide a platform for Zambia to promote regional collaboration, addressing cross-border labour issues and harmonising policies across Africa.
“ARLAC will enhance the capacity of Zambian labour officials, enabling them to engage with international experts and apply innovative solutions to national labour challenges,” Tambatamba said.
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In addition, she noted that hosting the event would boost tourism, support local businesses, and increase Zambia’s visibility on the global stage.
Tambatamba called on the media to amplify the messages and resolutions arising from the discussions, noting that these would shape the future of labour administration in Africa.
Established as an intergovernmental institution in June 1980, ARLAC provides capacity-building and technical assistance to member states, employers, workers, and other labour stakeholders.
The meeting would be attended by Ministers responsible for Labour and Employment from the 18-member countries, including Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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