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University of Zambia lecturers have expressed dissatisfaction with government’s release of K206 million Kwacha as partial payment towards the K1.385 billion owed to staff, stating that it is insufficient to address their current situation.
President of the University of Zambia Professional Staff Union (UNZAPROSU), Likezo Pumulo, affirmed that protests would persist until all outstanding payments were settled.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka on Monday, Pumulo stated that intimidation tactics would not silence the voices of the UNZA community. “We shall maintain the status quo,” he asserted.
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Pumulo also called on the government to present a clear roadmap for clearing the remaining debts.
“We need a clear roadmap on how these debts are going to be cleared,” he insisted.
Pumulo reiterated the urgent need for all lecturers owed money to receive their dues. “We need our money,” he added.
Additionally, he criticised the government’s approach to debt payment, stating, “UNZA dances then others get, let them dance as well.”
Meanwhile, University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) Minister of Justice, Layson Lungu, expressed concern over the disruption caused by the protests.
“As students, we are adversely affected by this protest and it should not continue,” he said.
Lungu urged UNZA management and the government to swiftly resolve the issue.
“UNZA management and government should resolve this issue because if we continue being inconvenienced, we will take necessary action as well,” he cautioned.
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