Fatshimetrie: The thorny issue of unpaid salaries in Kinshasa
The precarious situation of agents and civil servants of state enterprises in Kinshasa continues to raise serious concerns. Indeed, many workers complain of not having received their salaries for several months, thus plunging their families into a difficult financial precariousness. Last Friday, in front of the banks of the Congolese capital, a distressing scene was repeated once again: men and women, young and retired, were hurrying in the hope of finally receiving the arrears owed to them.
This alarming situation was raised during the Council of Ministers last Friday, where the Head of State expressed his concern about the non-compliance with the deadlines for paying civil servants’ salaries. Among the persistent obstacles, the President pointed out in particular the poor quality of banking services as well as the difficulties of access to banking facilities for workers. He stressed that banking should not be an additional burden on civil servants who have the right to receive their salaries on time.
President Tshisekedi’s recommendations are clear: it is crucial to improve the conditions for paying civil servants’ salaries in order to guarantee their financial and social stability. The authorities must take concrete measures to resolve this recurring problem that undermines workers’ confidence and harms the proper functioning of state services.
It is now time to act proactively to put an end to this situation that is detrimental to both workers and the country’s economy. The stakeholders concerned, whether public authorities, banking institutions or companies themselves, must work together to find sustainable solutions and ensure the regular payment of civil servants’ salaries.
In conclusion, the issue of unpaid salaries in Kinshasa is an urgent problem that requires immediate and coordinated action. Workers and their families are counting on a rapid and effective response from the authorities to put an end to this crisis that is compromising their well-being and their future.