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Joyce Nonde
The Non Governmental Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has commended Labour and Social Security Minister, Joyce Nonde Simukoko for appointing more women to the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) Board by 60%.
NGOCC Board Chairperson Sarah Longwe in a statement says as a Focal Point organization of the women’s movement in Zambia, her organization notes that Ms. Simukoko has appointed a female Board Chairperson Marian Munyinda with five other women and three men.
Ms Longwe says the appointment of the six women to the NAPSA Board will propel efforts in increasing the number of women in decision making positions in Zambia.
She notes that currently, the number of women in decision making position is extremely low in Zambia with only 10 female Cabinet Ministers out of 30 at about 3.3%.
She states that the move by Ms. Simukoko to appoint more female Board Members at NAPSA has increased the number of women in decision making positions thereby moving the country forward in achieving the SADC Protocol on Gender target and the Gender Equity and Equality provision of 50/50 women and men in decision making positions.
Ms Longwe has also congratulated Former Board Chairperson Ms. Munyinda for being appointed Chairperson of the NAPSA Board.
The NGOCC Board Chairperson says as the women’s movement, they are proud of her achievements and wish her well as she continues to offer exceptional service and leadership to this country.