Malawi Labour Minister: Law Review Crucial for Malawi2063
The initiative aims to modernize Malawi's labour laws to support the country's long-term development goals.
BLANTYRE, Malawi— Malawi's Ministry of Labour is conducting a two-day workshop to review labour laws, aiming to address legislative gaps and strengthen regulations, writes Mayamiko Phiri.
The consultative workshop, funded by the European Union's Zantchito project, began Monday in Blantyre and focuses on achieving decent jobs and sustainable economic development.
Labour Minister Agnes Nyalonje emphasized the importance of the review in achieving the Malawi2063.
"Some labour laws were implemented long ago," Nyalonje said.
"The review comes at a crucial time, where they will be able to align with current legislation of the land as well as International Labour Organization conventions."
George Khaki, executive director of the Employers Consultative Association of Malawi, called for the swift establishment of a long-awaited workers' compensation fund.
"The fund will address the foregoing challenges of individual employer liability," Khaki said.
Nyalonje agreed, stating that the government is working to establish the fund.
Similar workshops were previously held in Lilongwe and Mzuzu as part of the nationwide review process.
The initiative aims to modernize Malawi's labour laws to support the country's long-term development goals.