Mpundu Removed As WCFCB Commissioner

WORKERS Compensation Fund Control Board commissioner Charles Mpundu has been relieved of his duties.

Labour and Social Security Minister Austin Liato terminated Mr Mpundu's three-year contract, which was supposed to go up to September next year.

According to Mr Liato's letter of April 27 obtained by the Times of Zambia in Ndola yesterday, the position would be advertised and that Mr Mpundu was free to reapply.

Mr Liato said he had directed the board to normalise the recruitment and appointment of the commissioner, which should include external advertising for the position for transparency purposes.

When contacted, Mr Mpundu, confirmed receiving the letter, but refused to comment further.

Earlier in the day, an emergency board meeting was held at the organisation's offices in Ndola.

Mr Mpundu and Labour Permanent Secretary Winnie Mwenda were among those who attended.

Mr Mpundu was engaged as commissioner in October 2007 after he was seconded from National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) where he was director of investment.