Zimbabwe has created nearly half a million jobs over the past two years, with new data from the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) showing strong growth in formal employment and business activity. According to the figures, 238,000 new jobs were registered in 2025, up from 226,000 in 2024, bringing the total number of new jobs created to 464,000 over the two-year period.

ZCTU Secretary General Tirivanhu Marimo delivered the keynote address at a workers’ event marking the belated 2026 International Women’s Day, held under the theme Give Opportunities, Gain Equality: Advancing Women’s Economic Justice. Marimo said progress to date is insufficient and urged coordinated policy and enforcement measures to protect women’s rights at work.