Zimbabwe: Villager Killed at Chinese Mining Operation

 The Zimbabwe Mail published on 11 October 2025 an article titled "Mutoko Mine Killing Deepens Anger Over Chinese Abuses in Zimbabwe."

Zimbabwean authorities arrested a Chinese national for fatally shooting a Zimbabwean worker at a Chinese mining operation.  Chinese managers accused the Zimbabwean of taking part in a robbery.  Local villagers disputed the charge and claimed the mining company is exploiting workers and using violence with impunity.  

New Zimbabwe published on 14 October 2025 an article titled "China Urges Its Citizens to Adhere to Zimbabwe's Investment Laws after Fatal Mine Shooting."

Following the shooting incident, the Chinese embassy in Harare issued guidance to its nationals to strictly follow all Zimbabwe laws.  

Zambia Suspends Operations of Chinese Company

 The Lusaka Times posted on 24 September 2025 an article titled "China 11th Chemical Construction Company Operations Suspended."

Zambia suspended the operations of the China 11th Chemical Construction Company following multiple violations of Zambian labor laws.  The company's manager responded that the allegations are exaggerated, and the company is cooperating in resolving outstanding issues.

Ethiopia: COVID-19 and Labor Law

Ethiopia Insight posted on 8 April 2020 an article titled "Dealing with COVID-19's Impact under Ethiopian Labor Law" by Ashenafi Tilahun, former Jimma University law lecturer.

The author argues that the COVID-19 outbreak offers sound legal grounds for suspension of employment under Ethiopian law.