The Zambia Association for General Workers (ZAGW) has criticized the Ministry of Labour for what it describes as a failure to address persistent allegations of worker mistreatment by foreign-owned construction firms. In an interview with Zambian Business Times, ZAGW Chief Administrator Samson Mwale revealed that a significant number of workers in the construction sector lack formal contracts, leaving them exposed to low wages, inadequate safety gear, and poor working conditions. Despite repeated interventions by the association, Mwale said the problem remains largely unresolved. “We have seen several challenges affecting general workers in construction; many contractors are foreign nationals, and most...
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