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The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has expressed concern over the slow progress in combating corruption, describing it as a major obstacle to the country’s development.
ZCTU president, Blake Mulala, told Zambia Monitor that corruption continued to undermine Zambia’s economic growth and called for robust accountability mechanisms to ensure public resources are used in the public interest.
“While efforts to address corruption are ongoing, progress has been slow, and political actors continue to feature prominently in white-collar corruption cases,” Mulala said.
He advocated for comprehensive reforms that involve all stakeholders, including trade unions, in strengthening the fight against corruption.
According to Mulala, a corruption-free Zambia would foster economic growth, restore public trust, and improve the welfare of workers.
“We wish to state once again that ZCTU will actively play a role in the corruption fight, and we call on all our members nationwide to join this effort,” Mulala emphasized.
He disclosed that the ZCTU would launch its anti-corruption strategy in 2025, which would outline a clear and actionable plan to tackle corruption across all sectors.
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