Crisis in diamond sector worries workers
Chinhema also noted the sit-in over unpaid wages at Murowa Diamonds.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 16, 2025
Anjin workers down tools
Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) general-secretary Justice Chinhema confirmed the job action.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jul. 10, 2025
Diamond sector reflects on turbulent year
The attack, allegedly orchestrated by elements within mine management, was a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those fighting for workers’ rights in Zimbabwe.
By Berita Kafesu and Peter Dube
Apr. 29, 2025
Workers applaud govt over new retrenchment regulations
Masaraure said pensioners in the country were living in extreme poverty and this new law presented an opportunity for pensioners to get decent exit packages.
By Peter Dube
Dec. 12, 2024
Workers demand govt engagement in mining laws enactment
Chinhema said the ministry should also consult trade unions as stakeholders when the extraction of resources is concerned.
By Peter Dube
Sep. 21, 2024
Casualisation of labour, sexual harassment, AI haunting mining industry...as new ZDAWU leadership is elected
Knowledge Ncube of Blanket Mine became the first trustee having contested with Gibson Munduru of Bikita Minerals and Cosmas Muchumi of Trojan Mine.
By Silas Nkala
Sep. 2, 2024
Mines union congress set for Byo
He said the main business of the congress would be to receive reports from the general-secretary.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 28, 2024
Mining workers get US$3,55 salary increment
From the US$369,20, however, Nec added US$3,55 to the minimum wage, taking it to US$372,75 for the July to December period.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 25, 2024
‘Declare Kamandama Disaster Day a public holiday’
Chinhema said they would also lobby for consideration of housing and transport allowances because most new mines do not have accommodation.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 10, 2024
