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TAZARA Workers Strike Over Pay and Management, Appeal to Michael Sata

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What happened

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Unionized workers at Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) began a walkout on October 24, 2011, demanding the removal of managing director Akashambatwa Mbikusita-Lewanika and payment of K2.4 billion in outstanding leave pay. The workers appealed to Michael Sata to intervene in the dispute. TAZARA management expressed concern over the labor withdrawal and appealed for calm among the workers.

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Why it matters

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The strike directly impacts the operations of TAZARA, a key national railway authority. Operational paralysis of this infrastructure could severely disrupt the economy of Zambia.

There is a political partnership and agricultural business activity involving Guy Scott and Michael Sata in Lusaka.

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Who's involved

  • Michael SataZambian politician to whom the workers appealed for intervention
  • Akashambatwa Mbikusita-LewanikaManaging director whose removal was demanded by the striking workers
  • Zambia RailwaysThe railway authority where the workers are striking
  • ZambiaThe country where the railway authority operates

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