National Council MPs have called on the Ministry of Labour to take the necessary steps against any form of exploitation of workers.

They expressed concern over the ineffectiveness of labor unions in representing workers, which they said leads to retrenchment without protection. MPs urged labor unions to do more to safeguard the interests of workers.

The MPs also highlighted the importance of creating more job opportunities in the country.

National Council MPs want heavy truck tolls on national roads raised, with the proceeds going toward road maintenance.

They made a contribution to the debate on the Road Fund Administration Bill on Tuesday.

In support of the bill, Kabbe South Councilor John Likando is one of the MPs calling for increased charges.

Likando complained that heavy trucks loading and unloading goods at coastal harbors via the Trans-Kalahari and Trans-Zambezi highways were causing significant damage to local roads while paying lower fees.