OVER 400,000 PAYSLIPS TO BE ARCHIVED AND DIGITIZED

By Daily News Reporter

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning, in collaboration with the Electronic Government Division (SMART Zambia Institute), has initiated a groundbreaking project to archive and digitize over 400,000 paper-based payslips spanning five decades.

This ambitious endeavor covers payslips from 1972 to 1995 and from 1995 to the time the e-payslip was introduced, ensuring the preservation of crucial financial records for future reference.

And Director of ICT in the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Mr. Beaton Sibulowa, stated that the payslips are not in the SMART Zambia e-payslip or the integrated Payroll Management and Establishment Control (PMEC) systems.

Meanwhile SMARTT Zambia Assistant Director of Service Management, Mr. Valentine Chitambala, add that the year 1995 was chosen because it is the year when many employees joined the civil service and are about to retire.

“By archiving and digitizing these payslips, the government aims to enhance record-keeping efficiency, promote transparency, and support informed decision-making. This project is a testament to the government’s commitment to embracing digital solutions to drive the innovation.