UNZA RIDGEWAY CONSTRUCTION SITE REOPENS AFTER SAFETY COMPLIANCE

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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has officially lifted the suspension on the University of Zambia (UNZA) Ridgeway Campus Construction Site, following compliance by WahKong Company with occupational safety requirements.

The site had been temporarily shut down after Ministry inspectors found that workers were operating without Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in violation of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations.

After intervention, WahKong Company rectified the violations by Providing appropriate safety gear, improving working conditions to meet OSH standards

The Ministry has urged the company to maintain strict adherence to labour laws to avoid future disruptions.

Inspectors also flagged concerns about employee registration under statutory schemes such as National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board

The Ministry urges that during the nex inspection, all workers must present their National Identity Cards and valid phone numbers to facilitate bulk registration and payslip verification