ABSA MANAGERS DIE AWAITING JUDGMENT

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The protracted legal dispute between ABSA Bank Zambia and 30 of its management employees over terminal benefits and adverse changes to employment conditions has taken a tragic turn, with reports that two of the affected managers have died while awaiting final judgment and payment of their due benefits.

According to sources, the deceased employees had been part of the long-running case, which has dragged through legal procedures for years without resolution. 

Their colleagues expressed sorrow, noting that the drawn-out process has left many in distress as they await justice.

The dispute centres on terminal benefits and employment condition changes that managers claim were unfairly imposed.

The case has been in court for an extended period, with employees demanding compensation and clarity on their entitlements.

The deaths of two managers highlight the human cost of delayed justice, raising concerns about the pace of labour-related litigation in Zambia.

The development underscores the urgent need for timely resolution of labour disputes, particularly in the banking sector where restructuring and policy changes often affect long-serving employees. 

Stakeholders argue that prolonged cases erode trust in institutions and leave workers vulnerable