ZIMBABWE’S labour sector, long marked by frequent and often contentious disputes, is set to benefit from a new publication that offers practical, locally grounded solutions to workplace conflict.
Edited by Tapiwa Kasuso and co-authored by Gift Manyatera, Noar Maringe and Reginald Mutero, the book, titled Labour Dispute Resolution in Zimbabwe, explores how dispute resolution sits at the intersection of industrial harmony, economic productivity, social justice and constitutional rights.
Kasuso said despite the central role labour dispute resolution plays in employment relations, Zimbabwe lacked a single, comprehensive text that systematically explains the legal and institutional framework governing the process.
He said the new book filled that gap by providing a detailed and structured analysis of how disputes were managed in the country.
“Labour dispute resolution occupies a central place in the regulation of employment relations in Zimbabwe. It lies at the intersection of industrial harmony, economic productivity, social justice and constitutional rights,” he said.
“Despite its practical importance and the frequency with which labour disputes arise, Zimbabwe has, until now, lacked a single, dedicated text that systematically examines the legal and institutional architecture governing labour dispute resolution.”
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The publication draws on the Labour Act, subsidiary legislation, case law and institutional practices, combining legal theory with real-world insights.
It reflects the experiences of those directly involved in the system, including labour officers, arbitrators, legal practitioners, trade unionists, employers and the courts.
Structured into 17 chapters, the book follows labour disputes from their origins through conciliation, arbitration, adjudication, enforcement and appeal.
It is designed as both a practical guide and an academic resource, offering clarity and coherence without compromising analytical depth.
Kasuso expressed hope that the book will contribute to the development of labour law in Zimbabwe by promoting consistency, strengthening institutions and supporting fair and stable employment relations.
He said the publication is “designed to serve as a reference text” for judges, magistrates, legal practitioners, arbitrators, labour officers, designated agents, human resources practitioners and policymakers.