Minister of Labour, Vera Kantukule, has taken tough measures on Bakelines Limited in Kanengo, Lilongwe, following allegations of abuse of workers at the company.

The Minister visited the premises on Friday to investigate the matter and has established that the young men were abused and violated by their senior.

Following this, a warrant of arrest for the suspect and perpetrator of the abuses has been issued nation-wide.

The Ministry of Labour has since requested for the revoke of the Temporary Employment Permit of the suspect and also the management has been ordered to install CCTV cameras in the factory especially around the place where abuse was happening.

The allegedly abused boys will receive psychosocial support and rehabilitation and the company’s management has been directed to reinstate and pay them their two weeks’ pay in full.

The Ministry said it will commence an investigation with immediate effect to establish who else may have been abused.

Furthermore the management of the company has been ordered to ensure they develop a violence and harassment policy and translate to Chichewa and pasted on the walls of the factory.

Meanwhile, Police and Immigration services have intensified man hunt for the suspect.