Labour Officer in Trouble



Suspended after bribery allegations by manganese firm

By Francis Maingaila ♥️ 
Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (January 25, 2026) — A labour officer from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dauti Jalandi of Chitambo District, is in trouble after he was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and subsequently suspended from duty over bribery allegations involving a manganese processing company.

Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer Mwaka Ndawa said the suspension is an administrative measure intended to allow investigations to proceed without interference, adding that the Ministry is cooperating fully with the ACC.

Jalandi is alleged to have solicited a K10,000 bribe from Chi-Metals Limited, a manganese processing plant, as an inducement to avoid possible sanctions from the Labour Commissioner’s office.

The alleged incident is said to have occurred between October 1 and October 31, 2023.
Ndawa reiterated the Ministry’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, emphasizing its commitment to integrity, professionalism and transparency.

She urged workers, employers and members of the public to report unethical conduct by labour officers to the Ministry’s integrity committee or to law enforcement agencies.

The Ministry has instituted measures to enhance transparency and accountability, including live coverage of some field operations, the establishment of an internal integrity committee and the enforcement of a gifts policy.

Ndawa said the Ministry of Labour and Social Security remains committed to promoting decent work, safe workplaces and fair labour practices across Zambia as investigations continue.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Brother, A Leader, A Lesson

Image
 Bishop Mwamba’s Tribute to Lungu Lusaka, Zambia24, Thursday, June 5, 2025 – United National Independence Party (UNIP) President Bishop Trevor Mwamba has paid tribute to the late Sixth Republican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, describing him as a man of the people, a personal friend, and a national figure whose life and leadership offer Zambia both memory and lesson. In a statement delivered Thursday, Bishop Mwamba extended condolences to the Lungu family, the Patriotic Front, and the entire nation, while encouraging citizens to reflect not only on the man Lungu was, but on the legacy he leaves behind. “I, Bishop Trevor Mwamba, extend my sincere sympathies to the Lungu family, the Patriotic Front, and the Zambian people on the passing of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu,” he said.  “As President of UNIP, I also convey our party’s deep condolences at this moment of national loss.” Recalling Lungu as his former classmate, Mwamba spoke warmly of the former president’s personal qualities—h...
Read more

Bishops Decry DEC Summons

Image
ZCCB Warns Against Using State Institutions to Silence Church Leaders By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (3-01-2026) - The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has condemned in the strongest terms the Drug Enforcement Commission’s (DEC) summons of Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda, describing it as a brazen attempt to intimidate the Church and silence its voice on governance. ZCCB President Archbishop Ignatius Chama said in a statement that the Bishops stand in unwavering solidarity with Archbishop Banda, who is scheduled to appear before the Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit of the DEC on 5 January 2026.  The summons, delivered on 31 December 2025, comes amid a wave of public attacks and derogatory remarks against the Archbishop. The Bishops labelled the DEC action as unmistakably state-sponsored harassment, designed to punish Archbishop Banda for speaking truth to power and holding the government accountable.  Bishop Chama warned that weaponizing state institut...
Read more

Breaking Silence, Saving Lives

Image
Journalists Join Safe Motherhood Fight and are challenging taboos to protect women’s health. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 — (20-05-2025) - The Ministry of Health convened a critical media orientation in Lusaka to commemorate Safe Motherhood Week and the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, emphasizing renewed efforts to improve maternal health outcomes across Zambia. The event brought together media professionals, health experts, and key stakeholders to amplify messages on safe maternal health services and the urgent need to end obstetric fistula. In his keynote address, Dr. Aspha S. Choonga stressed the pivotal role of the media in advocating for women’s rights to safe, dignified, and respectful maternal health care. “Your presence here today is not just appreciated—it is vital,” Dr. Choonga said, urging media practitioners to break taboos and inform the public on these critical issues. He outlined the four pillars of Safe Motherhood: family planning, antenatal care, c...
Read more