Tag: Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers’ Union (Zdamwu)
Zimbabwe recorded approximately 150 mining fatalities in the nine months to September 30, 2026, up from 132 deaths in the whole of 2025, prompting Deputy Chief Government Mining Engineer Tapererwa Paswavaviri to call for greater access...
The Zimbabwe National Institute of Rock Engineering (ZINIRE) has called for rock-engineering solutions that can be applied across mining operations of different sizes, with particular attention to ground support and the prevention of fatalities in artisanal...
ASM Urged to Prioritise Safety, Gender Equity and Responsible Mining Practices
While Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) have been applauded for their contributions to the national fiscus, the sector continues to face critical challenges that...
High Court Sets Timeline in ZDAMWU, RioZim Corporate Rescue Case
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU)’s bid to place RioZim Limited under a court-supervised corporate rescue has taken a key step...
Mine Workers Drive Zimbabwe’s Mining Engine Amid Rising Fatalities and Wage Injustices – ZDAMWU
Zimbabwe’s mining industry employs over 50,000 formal workers and contributes 70% to foreign direct investment, 80% to exports, and 19% to government revenues, making...
ZDAMWU Takes RioZim to Court Over Deepening Financial Crisis
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU), together with two affected employees, has filed a High Court application to place Zimbabwe Stock...
RioZim Crisis Deepens: ZDAMWU Appeals to Parliament and Labour Ministry for Urgent Intervention
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has escalated its calls for urgent government intervention to address the worsening humanitarian crisis faced...
ZDAMWU Recognized at Annual National Labour Champions Awards 2024
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in trade union leadership, as evidenced by...
ZDAMWU moves to strengthen Regional Structure
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) is actively working to strengthen its regional presence by establishing structures in six key regions.These...
Mine Workers in Zimbabwe Face Rising Challenges, Chinhema
Zimbabwe's mining sector, despite its growth and potential, continues to face significant challenges, particularly for the workers who form the backbone of the industry....
Renco Mine Workers Denounce RioZim’s 50% Pay Offer, Threaten Legal Action
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU), representing Renco Mineworkers, has rejected Rio Zim’s decision to pay only 50% of workers’ salaries...
Diamond Workers Launch Strategic Plan to Advocate for Workers’ Rights and Industry Transformation
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has officially launched a comprehensive action and strategic plan focused on safeguarding workers' rights and...
International Mine Worker Unions Impressed by ZDAMWU’s Growth
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) continues to garner international recognition, with several mine worker unions from across Sub-Saharan Africa expressing...
Gracious Sibanda Elected the First Female President of ZDAMWU
Gracious Sibanda from Hwange Colliery Company Limited has been elected President of the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) during the organization's...
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