LABOUR and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba has announced an increase in the minimum wage for domestic workers which now stands at K1,300. Tambatamba has also announced an increase in the minimum wages for shop workers, ranging between K2,313.10 and K4,638.25, among others. Speaking at a media briefing, Monday, Tambatamba said the approved minimum wages and conditions of service would cover domestic workers, shop workers, among other workers. “Cabinet approved the issuance of statutory instruments on the minimum wages and conditions of employment. The approved minimum wages and conditions of service will cover domestic workers, shop workers, and all other workers who do not fall in the two categories mentioned. This adjustment to the minimum wages and conditions of service...

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