Trade unions gun for US dollars as ZiG implodes

Government has also dithered on increasing salaries of its workers, and many of them say they are finding it tough to survive.
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 4, 2024

Govt workers fight US$ NSSA deductions

The Treasury granted the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) the right to deduct payments in US dollars.
By Julia Ndlela Jun. 11, 2024

ZiG chaos hits council workers’ pockets hard

Zimbabwe introduced a new gold-backed currency called Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in early April to replace the local currency, which had been rendered worthless by inflation.
By Sharon Sibindi May. 12, 2024

Govt dodging us, teachers fume

The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) yesterday said the first quarter NJNC salary negotiations were due in April, but the government seemed reluctant to call for the meeting.
By Staff Reporter May. 9, 2024

ZCTU gags anti-govt labour activists

Leaked minutes of the May Day organising meeting which were seen by NewsDay also show that ZCTU had set restrictions for those delivering speeches during the celebrations.

Workers’ Day turned into ‘Slave Day’

Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe secretary-general Raymond Majongwe said the government had abandoned teachers.
By Problem Masau May. 1, 2024

Unemployment affecting SDGs implementation

Participants assessed how far Zimbabwe had gone in attaining the targets set in government’s Vision 2030.
By Daniel Moyo Apr. 10, 2024

Early job cuts hold ZCTU spellbound

Zimbabwe’s economy is haemorrhaging under an inflation rate and currency fragilities that have seen companies announcing job cuts.
By Julia Ndlela Apr. 5, 2024

Govt, civil servants head for showdown

It warned that the government’s “procrastination of improved salaries beyond March 2024 will be a silent declaration of conflict of rights and interests likely to escalate to a dispute.”
By Problem Masau Mar. 14, 2024