Operations have resumed at the University of Zambia (UNZA) Ridgeway Campus Construction Site, after the company complied with worker safety requirements earlier pointed out by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
The site, which is managed by WahKong Company, had been temporarily suspended after an inspection revealed that workers were operating without Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in violation of occupational safety and health regulations.
Following the Ministry’s intervention, the company has since rectified the violations by providing the necessary safety gear and improving working conditions in line with the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards.
The Ministry has since lifted the suspension and has urged management to maintain strict adherence to labour laws to prevent future disruptions.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security inspectors have indicated that they will continue monitoring WahKong Company to ensure full compliance with statutory obligations under NHIMA, NAPSA, and the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board.
During inspections, it was observed that some employees were not registered under these schemes, and the inspectors advised that during the next visit, all workers should present their National Identity Cards and valid phone numbers to facilitate bulk registration and verification of payslips.
