MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Misheck Nyambose says government has conducted 2,505 labour inspections countrywide, resulting in 179 companies being charged and administrative penalties amounting to K4,995,520 being imposed. Meanwhile, Nyambose says government is consulting relevant stakeholders on reviewing the minimum wage for employees. Delivering a ministerial statement in Parliament, Thursday, Nyambose said government had deployed 192 labour officers and inspectors across the country to strengthen labour inspections and protect workers from unfair labour practices. “The government has continued to scale up labour inspection activities as part of its commitment to promoting decent work and protecting employees from unfair labour practices and has since conducted over 2,505 labour inspections, covering more than 66,505 employees. The ministry further reports that...