Workers who accused the Chinese road contractor of enslavement with poor pay and conditions of work have downed their tools demanding government intervention.
The European Union funded M1 road rehabilitation project, starts from Kamuzu International Airport junction to Kasungu.
Some of the heavy construction plants on site
Some workers claim they are getting K60,000 to K150,000 per month, alleging that foreign workers are being favoured in payment whilst possessing low skillsets,
Contractor China Jiangxi International together with Jiangxi Transport Limited has requested more time before commenting on the development.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, Watson Maingo, requested more time before committing, saying he is not aware of the development.
