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The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has carried out 5,059 workplace inspections across the country out of a targeted 5,343 for the year, marking significant progress in its drive to promote fair labour practices and enforce occupational safety standards.

According to the Ministry, the inspections were conducted between January and September 2025, with 217 of them specifically targeting the mining sector, one of Zimbabwe's most critical yet high-risk industries.

The Ministry's inspectorate division, working alongside labour officers and inspectors appointed under the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) Act, is responsible for ensuring compliance with labour laws and occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations.

"A total of 217 workplace inspections were conducted in the mining sector from January 2025 to September 2025 in the 10 provinces while a total of 47 meetings were held to educate, enforce and monitor compliance in relation to provisions of laws governing activities in the mining industry," the Ministry said in a statement.

Matabeleland North recorded the highest number of mining inspections with 76, followed by Matabeleland South with 35. Mashonaland West conducted 32 inspections, Midlands had 28, Mashonaland Central 18, Mashonaland East 17, Masvingo six, while Manicaland and Bulawayo recorded three and two inspections respectively.

The Ministry said the inspections were part of an ongoing national effort to ensure workplaces adhere to the country's labour and safety laws, protect workers' welfare, and reduce accidents, particularly in high-risk industries like mining.
- The Chronicle

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