Harare Man Fired for Spying on Female Coworkers

A Harare Spar employee was fired after being caught spying on female coworkers (image source)

A Harare retail employee was terminated after being caught spying on female coworkers in a changing room, igniting a broader conversation about workplace ethics and privacy.

The man, whose identity is withheld for legal reasons, was employed at a local Spar outlet. According to internal reports, he installed a hidden camera in the female staff changing room. The footage was leaked on social media, prompting immediate backlash.

“We acted swiftly to protect our brand and our employees,” said a Spar spokesperson.

The video, widely circulated on TikTok and WhatsApp, showed the employee in company uniform engaging in inappropriate behavior.

Legal and Ethical Fallout

Labor law expert Advocate Tafadzwa Muvhami noted:“Employers must balance privacy rights with the need to maintain a safe and respectful workplace.”

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called for mandatory workplace ethics training and surveillance policy reviews. The incident has prompted Spar Zimbabwe to initiate a full audit of its surveillance policies and staff conduct protocols. Other retailers are following suit.

“This is a wake-up call for all employers,” said HR consultant Memory Dube.

Public Reaction

Online forums and comment sections were flooded with calls for criminal charges. The Zimbabwe Gender Commission has launched an inquiry into workplace harassment trends.