Maputo — A Mozambican government delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Kenneth Marizane, on Sunday visited the Moztex clothing factory, in the southern city of Matola, following denunciations by Moztex workers of abuses by the management.
The accusations, made to Maputo Provincial Governor Maria Jonas, include lack of written labour contracts, shifts lasting for more than the eight hours established by law, wage injustice and deplorable working conditions.
In light of the seriousness of the accusations, Marizane’s delegation included Labour Ministry inspectors, social welfare officials, and representatives of the trade union movement.
Moztex is owned by the Aga Khan Foundation for Development, and it operates out of the premises of what was once a gigantic textile company, Texlom, which collapsed over a decade ago.
The government team could see that Moztex is taking measures to protect its workforce.
via allAfrica.com: Mozambique: Government Inspects Clothing Factory.
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