The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has placed Zimbabwe on its watch list in the 13th edition of its Global Rights Index, which tracks violations of workers' rights worldwide. 

The country is among a group flagged for worsening labour conditions, with the report citing a rollback of workers' rights driven by state harassment, arbitrary arrests of trade unionists, and restrictions on

South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and sport, as the two countries move to deepen their strategic partnership.

The agreements were signed during Kenyan President William

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed government departments and agencies responsible for road safety to urgently coordinate efforts to curb rising fatalities on Zimbabwe's roads following three major accidents in five days that killed 24 people. Mnangagwa also pledged government support for bereaved families and those injured in the crashes.

He ordered authorities to accelerate the revival of road

Officials from the nation's electricity company have told Parliament that Malawi is producing far less electricity than the country needs, painting a grim picture of a power system battling equipment breakdowns, fuel shortages, obsolete infrastructure, and rapidly rising demand.

Namibians have reacted to the government's decision to hike public transportation fares with calls for a corresponding increase in public sector salaries. The government announced that the adjustment, effective May 18, applies to taxis, minibuses, and inter-city buses.

Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi said the decision is driven by

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global aid cuts have placed Malawi in a precarious financial position, exposing long-standing weaknesses in the nation's economic management. For decades, Malawi has relied heavily on donor support to fund both critical development projects and routine government expenditure.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation has warned that the continent faces a growing imbalance in wealth distribution, where economic gains are increasingly concentrated among a small segment of society, and many workers continue to struggle with rising living costs and limited opportunities.

Teachers have joined civil servants demanding higher wages from the government, warning of major disruptions to the upcoming school term if their demands are not met within 14 days. This growing discontent follows the government's April salary adjustments, which public sector workers dismissed as insufficient.

"The current salary structure does not reflect the cost of living, which is largely indexed in

The government has warned that the country is now "dangerously exposed" as the fuel crisis deepens, severely disrupting transportation, commerce, and daily life. In a statement, government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba attributed the shortage to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a critical lack of foreign exchange.

Namalomba said international suppliers are now demanding upfront cash

At least 18 people have died after a commuter omnibus caught fire and exploded along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the fatal incident occurred between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate. The authorities have indicated that further details regarding the tragedy will be released during the investigation. The cause of the fire and explosion is not yet known, and the number