David Baines: Why I called for safeguarding of workers' rights on memorial day

David Baines: Why I called for safeguarding of workers' rights on memorial day

April 28 every year marks International Workers' Memorial Day, when we are encouraged to remember those who have lost their lives at work and to…

ZLHR Marks Workers’ Day With Call to Protect Zimbabwe’s Informal Workers

In a statement issued on 1 May, ZLHR acknowledged this year’s international theme: “Occupational Health and Safety: A Fundamental Right at Work”, which also includes a growing focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitisation on workplace safety. Said the ZLHR: The theme underscores the legal and moral imperative to safeguard every worker’s health, safety, and dignity in the workplace. The ZLHR noted that Section 65 of Zimbabw…