Labour

Labour Court Judge Declines Jurisdiction in CIO Contract Dispute

Harare, Zimbabwe – Justice Bridget Tapiwa Chivizhe of the Labour Court has ruled that she has no jurisdiction in a case involving the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and its employee, Cloddie Shumba, who was dismissed after allegedly signing contracts worth over US$70,000

May 21, 2024

Zimbabwe

Labour Court Dismisses Appeal of 300 Former Air Zimbabwe Employees

In a significant ruling, the Labour Court has dismissed the appeal of 300 former Air Zimbabwe employees who challenged their retrenchment, following their acceptance of retrenchment packages. This case has captured the nation’s attention, especially considering the backdrop of the landmark Zuva

March 12, 2024

United Kingdom

Care workers recruited from Zimbabwe are being caught in UK ‘bonded labour’ schemes

Zimbabwean care workers are being tricked into coming to the UK by unscrupulous middlemen who withhold up to half their wages and force them to live in squalor. The scam, which plays on the acute shortages of nursing and care staff across

August 28, 2022

Breaking News

Jacinda Ardern’s Labour Party wins New Zealand election

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won a landslide victory in the country’s general election. With most ballots tallied, Ms Ardern’s Labour Party has won 49% of the vote and she is projected to win a rare outright parliamentary majority. The

October 17, 2020

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Labour Union Calls State Security Minister To Order

Harare-The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called on State Security Minister Owen Ncube to withdraw threats he made against labour activists, civil society and the opposition for allegedly working with the enemy to violently dethrone the government. The state security

September 30, 2020

Breaking News·United Kingdom

Labour MP Alex Sobel to be tested for coronavirus

A Labour MP has cancelled all his engagements after admitting that he was one of 200 delegates at a summit attended by someone who has since tested positive for the virus. Alex Sobel, the MP for Leeds North West and Lilian Greenwood,

February 14, 2020

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa mourns late labour leader

Harare- MDC president Nelson Chamisa has described the late founding member and former president of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, Lovemore Matombo as a gallant fighter and champion for working class struggles. Matombo died at his home in Greendale, Harare on

January 28, 2020

Breaking News·United Kingdom

Britain’s opposition Labour Party pledges free broadband for all

Britain’s opposition Labour Party said it would unveil plans on Friday (Nov 15) to provide free’full-fibre’ broadband across the country as Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a pitch for votes in “overlooked” towns with a promise to revive the high streets. Labour

November 15, 2019

Breaking News·United Kingdom

Labour’s Keith Vaz to stand down in General Election

Labour’s Keith Vaz, who was suspended from the Commons after he was found to have “expressed willingness” to purchase cocaine for others, will not be standing for re-election. In a statement, Vaz said: “I have decided to retire after completing 32 years

November 11, 2019

Breaking News·Brexit

Boris Johnson Plans Early Election To Exploit ‘Utterly Divided’ Labour

The Times says favourite to be next Prime Minister wants poll “while Jeremy Corbyn is still around” The Times has quoted allies of the favourite to take over from Theresa May as Prime Minister as saying he wants to hold a poll

July 17, 2019

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