Labour - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Labour

MPs demand law overhaul as elderly ‘left to suffer’

Inflation, currency instability and rising healthcare costs continue to erode whatever assistance is available, leaving many elderly citizens trapped in a cycle of poverty.

By Lesley Kufandada 22h ago

MPs demand law overhaul as elderly ‘left to suffer’

Roadside vending as Zim’s most honest economic indicator

Manufacturing's share of GDP had already declined from 14,8% in 2018 to under 10% by 2025. The sector contributed an average of 23% of GDP across the 1980s.

By Valentine Muhamba Jun. 12, 2026

Roadside vending as Zim’s most honest economic indicator

Russian nabbed in UKRUS ‘war recruitment’ plot

Leonid Koftov is being charged with contravening section 3(1)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Trafficking in Persons Act and Labour Act.

By Desmond Chingarande Jun. 4, 2026

Russian nabbed in UKRUS ‘war recruitment’ plot

Tributes pour in for activist Masarira

Masarira founded the political party LEAD in Zimbabwe and was a member of the Political Actors Dialogue, which was formed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

By Miriam Mangwaya May. 25, 2026

Adaptive and future-ready organisations

Trust and stability help organisations build a resilient economy that supports businesses to thrive and operate within predictable systems.

By Innocent Hadebe May. 16, 2026

Ex-aide exposes MDC-T in pay dispute

But after falling out with Khupe over political differences, Mashumba said the party turned its back on him.

By Brent Shamu May. 14, 2026

The power of a coin: Why every woman needs her own income

My message to you this Mother’s Day is simple: Find your strength and start something. You do not need a university degree or a fancy office to be a businesswoman.

By Joyline Chiedza Basira May. 12, 2026

The power of a coin: Why every woman needs her own income

Zimbabwe moves Children out of institutions, back to families

Zimbabwe is implementing structured reforms to shift from institutional care to family-based care for children without parental support.

By Vanessa Gonye May. 7, 2026

Zimbabwe moves Children out of institutions, back to families

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