Kahemba civil servants launch strike over five months of unpaid wages

Civil servants and public employees in Kahemba, Kwango Province, began a three-day strike on Wednesday, October 14, over five months of unpaid wages covering May through September 2026. They also denounce five months of unpaid operating funds for primary schools and their administrative offices. Union representative Ramazani Wangwamba is demanding payment within 48 business hours and urging local and provincial authorities to intervene. The strikers also seek valid bank cards, publication of the payroll schedule, and explanations from Equity BCDC for repeated payment blockages.