As many Malawians continue to endure economic hardships, fuel shortages, rising prices of essential commodities and the challenges faced by some citizens deported from countries such as South Africa, UK, United State and other countries. Malawian employees are also facing unfair treatment in their own country by those bosses getting top jobs from other countries.
One individual at the center of these unfair treatments to Malawi employees is Tavona Biza, a Zimbabwean national who joined Old Mutual Malawi approximately two years ago as Chief Executive Officer.
According to an investigation conducted by cables and information circulating among individuals familiar with the company, Biza has presided over a series of dismissals, demotions and other employment decisions that some employees consider unfair and discriminatory towards Malawians.
Among those affected is former Human Resources Manager Rex Kadzongwe, whose departure is alleged to have followed a disputed process. Other employees who have experienced demotions or changes in their positions include Patience Chatsika, Cynthia Banda and Stella Sokosa.
The the unfavorable working conditions, some employees have opted to leave the company voluntarily after securing opportunities elsewhere, amid concerns about the working environment.
At the heart of the concerns is a development that Zimbabwean nationals are being favored in recruitment and promotions, with some advancing through organisational levels in ways that employees consider irregular.
Names mentioned in connection with these favoritism as established by cables include Tatenda Chibgwe, Sebastian Zumu Mwale, Lorraine Mlenga, Kubdai Mbawala and Sharon Mwalufu.
Some employees fear that the pattern could result in Malawians gradually losing opportunities to occupy senior positions within the company.
How long must Malawians endure? This is a big questions our investigators have been asked when following the matter as things are getting out of hand at old mutaul.
Malawians are already struggling with the rising cost of living, economic uncertainty and concerns about the treatment of fellow citizens working abroad.
Should Malawians have to fear discrimination and unfair treatment in their own workplaces and in their own country?
Malawi belongs to all its citizens, and every employee deserves dignity, fair treatment and equal opportunities based on merit, qualifications and performance.
This expose in not aimed at targeting Tavona Biza and other individuals mentioned because of their nationality, but to ensure accountability, protect workers’ rights and guarantee that every Malawian employee receives fair treatment in their own country.
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