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Employers urged to adopt alternative dispute resolutions

ADR is an informal way of settling disputes, in which a third neutral party plays the role of intercession and assistance, compared to the formal method of settling disputes through litigation.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jul. 23, 2024

Employers urged to adopt alternative dispute resolutions

Families earn a living from creative, craft sectors

In the report based on the baseline survey on the state of the informal sector, ILO and Unesco said the significance of the informal economy in Zimbabwe could not be underestimated.

By Silas Nkala Jul. 7, 2024

Families earn a living from creative, craft sectors

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Bleak outlook for Zim’s consumers

The International Labour Organisation defines working poverty as the percentage of the working population living on less than US$2,15 a day, using purchasing power parity.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jul. 7, 2024

Govt awaits funding to launch food aid

Meanwhile, at least 35% of the urban population is deemed to be food insecure with the statistics translating to 1,7 million people.

By Brent Shamu Jun. 24, 2024

Dangers of an informal economy

The government can also opt to provide a universal (blanket) pension payment to all senior citizens (over 65 years) who are poor.

By Kevin Tutani Jun. 21, 2024

Let’s act on our commitments: End child labour

Governments around the world have ratified ILO Conventions on child labour and are committed to their implementation.

By Kudzai-vimbiso Tseriwa Jun. 18, 2024

Let’s act on our commitments: End child labour

Children are the future, let’s protect them

Children who are deprived of opportunities should be assisted to break free from the cycle of poverty.

By Newsday Jun. 14, 2024

Children are the future, let’s protect them

The price of arrogance

Should Zimbabwe be “hauled” before ILO on a matter that would have been resolved internally? Certainly not.

By Newsday May. 23, 2024

ILO engages govt over labour rights abuses

In its response dated May 16, ILO said it would approach government over the allegations before they were examined by ILO's governing body’s committee.

By Priviledge Gumbodete May. 22, 2024