In the 2, 778 labour inspections conducted, Siele revealed that industries inspected include building and construction, manufacturing as well as hotel and tourism.
He said by the end of last year, his ministry received 12, 241 reports, with 6, 542 of the cases solved through mediation, "2, 746 were referred to the Industrial Court and 322 were withdrawn by the aggrieved parties," he said.