International Labour Organisation

Topic : International Labour Organisation

Coping or cracking: Psychological toll of Zim’s informal economy

The informal economy now protects millions of people from financial ruin.

By Vongai Mahagwe Apr. 25, 2025

Coping or cracking: Psychological toll of Zim’s informal economy

ILO supports Bulawayo entrepreneurs

The ILO’s mandate includes promoting decent work by equipping individuals with the essential knowledge, skills and aptitudes required for effective financial management.

By Berita Kafesu Jan. 29, 2025

Envisioning a human-centred business strategy

This approach prioritises short-term financial gains over long-term sustainability and ethical considerations.

By Antony Jongwe Aug. 23, 2024

Envisioning a human-centred business strategy

Families earn a living from creative, craft sectors

In the report based on the baseline survey on the state of the informal sector, ILO and Unesco said the significance of the informal economy in Zimbabwe could not be underestimated.

By Silas Nkala Jul. 7, 2024

Families earn a living from creative, craft sectors

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Bleak outlook for Zim’s consumers

The International Labour Organisation defines working poverty as the percentage of the working population living on less than US$2,15 a day, using purchasing power parity.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jul. 7, 2024

Dangers of an informal economy

The government can also opt to provide a universal (blanket) pension payment to all senior citizens (over 65 years) who are poor.

By Kevin Tutani Jun. 21, 2024

Children are the future, let’s protect them

Children who are deprived of opportunities should be assisted to break free from the cycle of poverty.

By Newsday Jun. 14, 2024

Children are the future, let’s protect them

The price of arrogance

Should Zimbabwe be “hauled” before ILO on a matter that would have been resolved internally? Certainly not.

By Newsday May. 23, 2024

ILO engages govt over labour rights abuses

In its response dated May 16, ILO said it would approach government over the allegations before they were examined by ILO's governing body’s committee.

By Priviledge Gumbodete May. 22, 2024