OVER 100 retirees have been placed on a six-month relief program by the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) as they wait to be paid their retirement packages.DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe said Government would not allow retirees to starve as they waited for their benefits because they contributed immensely to the country in various sectors.Addressing a group of retirees who walked with him from Ministry of Finance to DMMU offices in Lusaka, Mr. Kabwe pledged to deliver their petition to the Vice President in whose office he serves.Mr Kabwe said his office could only help retirees with basic needs hence the decision to put them on a relief food package.He said the relief package was not part of their retirement package but a mere help to ensure that they get some food while they wait for their money.He encouraged them to be calm as Government was processing the dues they worked for.And Mr Bob […]
Unpaid Govt retirees get food aid
