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Leader of the opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has described as unfortunate the action by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to restrict Savenda Bank Accounts with government refusing to allow access to company operation funds resulting in 800 workers being placed on forced leave.
Mundubile who is also one of PF Presidential Candidates said the plight of the 800 workers at SAVENDA was a source of concern for all.
He said in times when the cost of living is high, in other jurisdictions, government would have come up with stimulus packages for local businesses to protect jobs.
Mundubile said citizens were already overwhelmed by the high cost of mealie meal, fuel, fertilizer, transport, electricity and unemployment, a move that would prompt government to protect the few companies that are operating.
The Mporokoso PF Member of Parliament said government needed to offer incentives, business and stimulus packages going forward.
“We are disappointed that this should happen and there is no comment from government. Ordinarily when the matter came few days ago, we would have expected government to move in and find out how best they can help the situation,” he said.
Mundubile said investigations could have been done better without creating an environment where SAVENDA could not even pay its employees.
“Investigations could have still continued as the company was allowed to operate profitably,” he said.
Contributed by Augustine Sichula
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