LABOUR COMMISSIONER WARNS COCHRANE TRUCKING

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Ministry of Labour and social security Commissioner Givens Muntengwa has issued a clear message to Cochrane Trucking Limited the Ministry’s role is not to shut down businesses, but to educate and enforce compliance in the interest of workers and national development.

During an unannounced inspection, Muntengwa emphasized that surprise visits are part of the Ministry’s strategy to observe real-time workplace conditions and ensure that both management and employees are adhering to Zambia’s labour laws.

“We will come unannounced so that we catch you napping,” Muntengwa told Cochrane’s management. “Our duty is not to shut down companies but to educate both workers and management, and ensure you are doing the right thing.”

The Commissioner’s remarks reflect a broader shift in Zambia’s labour enforcement approach one that prioritizes collaborative compliance, worker education, and employer accountability over punitive action.