Online Reporter
Rutendo Nyeve, Victoria Falls Reporter
THE Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) has registered significant strides in promoting decent work and fair remuneration through the gazetting of the National Minimum Wage, as well as deliberating on two critical policy frameworks, the National Employment Policy and the National Formalisation Strategy, both of which are before Cabinet for consideration.
The social partners have also developed a draft Social Contract, among several other significant milestones that reflect the continued strengthening of the TNF.
These include the recent appointment of additional members of staff to the TNF Secretariat.
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister, Edgar Moyo, revealed this yesterday at the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) Retreat that is underway in Victoria Falls.
The forum is being held under the theme: “Accelerating social dialogue for socio-economic development.”
Minister Moyo, who also chairs the TNF, described the retreat in Victoria Falls as more than just a meeting but a strategic platform in the national journey, providing an opportunity to reflect on the progress, consolidate achievements and chart the course for the future of social dialogue in Zimbabwe.
“This retreat challenges us to deepen our collective resolve and strengthen the role of dialogue as a driver of inclusive and sustainable national progress,” said Minister Moyo.
He delivered a comprehensive overview of the TNF’s evolution and its strategic focus, noting that the recent strengthening of the TNF Secretariat was a pivotal achievement.
“This important step marks a turning point in operationalising and enhancing our administrative and strategic support systems,” said the minister.
“These dedicated professionals bring fresh energy, insight and expertise that will greatly enhance our capacity to serve the Forum effectively.”
On international engagements, Minister Moyo said the TNF’s benchmarking mission to Greece and its subsequent membership in the International Association of Economic and Social Councils have elevated Zimbabwe’s profile on the global social dialogue stage.
On domestic progress, he reiterated the importance of the gazetted minimum wage and the policies before Cabinet.
“The TNF has continued to make tangible progress. Among our key achievements is the gazetting of the National Minimum Wage.
“The TNF has also deliberated on two critical policy frameworks: the National Employment Policy and the National Formalisation Strategy, both of which are currently before Cabinet for consideration,” he said.
“Most importantly, we are encouraged to report that the social partners have developed a draft Social Contract.”
Minister Moyo called for unwavering commitment from all social partners — Government, business and labour, emphasising that the nation’s challenges require collective action.
“I call upon each of you to approach this workshop with a spirit of collaboration, openness and compromise. Let us put aside narrow interests and focus on the common good,” he urged.
As the TNF Chairman, Minister Moyo framed the retreat as a crucial juncture.
“Let this workshop serve as a turning point towards a more dynamic, responsive and visionary TNF, one that not only responds to challenges, but proactively shapes the socio-economic future of Zimbabwe.”
This underscores a TNF moving decisively from dialogue to the delivery of concrete, impactful frameworks aimed at fostering decent work, inclusive growth, and a stronger social contract for all Zimbabweans.
