COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo says government will try to dialogue with Copperbelt University Lecturers who have resumed their sit-in protest. And Matambo says he cannot rule out political influence in the protests. Unionised Academic Staff at the second highest learning institution in the country, CBU, unanimously agreed to resume a sit-in protests which they first began in March this year. The protests are aimed at pressing for a conclusion to the collective bargaining process, and to demand that the government releases all funds allocated to CBU so that all the outstanding gratuities are paid. Commenting on the development in an interview, Sunday, Matambo said government was determined to resolve all challenges, including those inherited from the previous administration. “I believe...

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