Savenda Farms sued by former workers over unpaid salaries, dismissals

Savenda Farms has been dragged to the Lusaka High Court by 20 former employees who claim they were unfairly dismissed after demanding unpaid salaries.

The workers, led by Fisher Shambono of Shibuyunji District, allege that the company terminated their contracts on March 9, 2025, shortly after they reported salary arrears to the Labour Office.

According to their statement of claim, the employees had been engaged on permanent terms in various positions but went for several months without pay.

Despite assurances from management that the arrears would be settled, the company allegedly failed to honour its commitment.

The group further alleges that their dismissal was retaliatory, claiming management told them that anyone who reported the matter to the Labour Office was “no longer needed” at the company.

“The respondent stopped paying salaries for several months, prompting the workers to demand payment. When they reported the matter to the Labour Office, the company promised to pay but nothing was done,” the claim reads in part.

The former workers are now seeking an order from the High Court compelling Savenda Farms to pay their outstanding wages, accrued leave days, NAPSA contributions, terminal benefits, and legal costs.

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