Mine workers push for US$650 wage
“We reiterate our call in the industry for a minimum wage of US$650, reflecting the dangerous nature of mining work and the value of the minerals workers extract,” he said.
By Silas Nkala
May. 2, 2026
A legal chronicle of workers’ rights and enduring struggles
The legal journey of Zimbabwean workers is a narrative shaped by colonial legacies, post-independence legislative advancements, and continuous adaptation to socio-economic realities.
By Adam Mavhiko
May. 1, 2026
Zimbabwe retail workers mark May Day in crisis
General secretary Phillip K. Mafundu said many workers now “stay at home to cry and mourn” the hardship of earning a wage in the sector.
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 29, 2026
Peterhouse School ordered to reinstate head
The Labour Court has ordered Peterhouse Group of Schools to reinstate former deputy head Mirriam Shumba after ruling that her dismissal was unfair and procedurally flawed.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 19, 2026
Striking a balance: Safeguarding cross-border trading while advancing formalisation in Zimbabwe
Cross-border trading remains a critical source of employment and economic survival for thousands of Zimbabweans, particularly women.
By Samuel Wadzai
Apr. 19, 2026
Mining labour overhaul: What SI 71 of 2026 means for workers
Labour analysts have described the move as a long-overdue modernisation of employment terms, replacing the outdated 1990 framework that no longer reflected current workplace realities.
By Adam Mavhiko
Apr. 18, 2026
New book tackles labour disputes
The publication draws on the Labour Act, subsidiary legislation, case law and institutional practices, combining legal theory with real-world insights.
By Life & Style Reporter
Apr. 16, 2026
The city is not for sale: Labour, livelihoods and the fight to reclaim urban Zimbabwe
Urban Zimbabwe is no longer governed by planning. It is governed by power.
By Obert Masaraure
Apr. 14, 2026
Ministry sets up social registry office in Nkayi
The establishment of a local office in Nkayi is intended to support the pilot phase and facilitate community engagement, data collection and co-ordination on the ground.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 2, 2026
