Workers at the company Cimentos de Niassa, located in the Temba neighborhood, Chimbunila district, Niassa province, have raised their voices to denounce mistreatment and labor abuses allegedly committed by some Chinese nationals in management positions at the factory.
The complaints were presented during a visit by the Secretary of State in Niassa Province, Silva Fernando Livone, to the industrial unit on Tuesday, October 7.
According to the workers, the situation has worsened in recent months, with unjustified salary deductions, excessive working hours, and lack of rest days, which have negatively impacted their well-being and motivation.
“We work long hours without receiving overtime pay, and sometimes part of our salary is deducted without explanation. We also don’t have a fixed day off,” said one worker, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation.
In response to the complaints, Secretary of State Silva Fernando Livone urged calm and advised the workers to establish an internal labor union committee aimed at defending their rights and promoting dialogue between management and employees.
“It is important for workers to be organized and for dialogue to take place within the bounds of the law. The union committee will serve as a bridge to resolve conflicts and promote fairer labor relations,” the government official emphasized.
Cimentos de Niassa is one of the largest industries recently established in the province, having been inaugurated late last year by then-President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi. The company currently employs 76 permanent workers and 43 seasonal workers, playing a significant role in job creation and boosting the local economy.
Despite this positive economic impact, the reports of poor working conditions have raised concerns in the community, which is calling for swift intervention from the authorities to ensure respect for workers’ rights and the appreciation of local labor. (Ma Mataka)
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