Poor salaries, working conditions rile mine workers
According to the workers, investors allegedly use dirty money to manipulate the system they operate in to create a hazardous environment for mine workers.
By Blessed Mhlanga
Feb. 23, 2024
Chinese clashes with employees
Solidarity Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe secretary-general, Prince Mpala, accused the company management of causing the arrest of its employees whenever they demand their dues.
By Nizbert Moyo
Dec. 22, 2023
Unions petition NEC over dispute resolution delays
President of the Union Abraham Kavalanjila said more than 20 cases filed with NEC were still pending.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 17, 2023
Workers dismissed for demanding protective clothing
Confirming the dismissals, Solidarity Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe secretary-general Prince Mpala said the workers were dismissed last week on Thursday.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 11, 2023
Govt urged to address mine workers’ concerns
The call was made by the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) and Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mineral Workers Union (ZDAMWU) in a joint statement on Thursday.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 8, 2023
Hwange mine employee electrocuted
Solidarity Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe secretary-general Prince Mpala, identified the victim as Wellington Dlamini.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 6, 2023
Filabusi miner ordered to reinstate workers
This was confirmed during a National Employment Council (Nec) mining industry hearing held before conciliating officer Forbes Chitsenga on June 6.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 25, 2023
Mine workers’ wages pegged in US$
Prior to the change, the lowest paid mining employee got $217 299,84 per month, while the most paid took home $503 994,78.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 20, 2023
Workers drag Chinese miner to labour Ministry
“The claimant is aware of the fact that the matter in dispute is at the conciliation stage whereby there are no strict rules that apply,” PGMWUZ submitted in their application.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 6, 2023
