Zimbabwe Introduces 12-Month Minimum Contract for Mineworkers

Zimbabwe's mining sector has implemented new labor regulations, prohibiting short-term contracts and establishing a minimum employment period of 12 months for all mineworkers. These changes, detailed in Statutory Instrument 71 of 2026, are part of a collective bargaining agreement registered under the Labour Act. The reform aims to provide greater job security and stability for workers in the vital mining industry. This policy shift is expected to impact labor relations and potentially improve working conditions by ensuring longer-term employment commitments from mining companies.