Let us do a simple mathematics to prove that a-baboon na mwamba proposal is utter nonsense.
Mpigs basic salary = x
Mpigs consolidated allowances = 4x
Mpigs total salary = x + 4x = 5x
After chopping off 50% of the salary:
Mpigs basic salary = 50% × x = 0.5x
Mpigs consolidated allowances = 4x
Mpigs total salary = 0.5x + 4x = 4.5x
The effective salary reduction 5x - 4.5x = 0.5x
Percentage salary reduction = 0.5x/5x × 100% = 10%
10% only