PPC Zimbabwe faces backlash over planned layoffs of local managers, sparking equality concerns.

PPC Zimbabwe, a cement manufacturer, is facing backlash after reports that over 20 local middle-level managers will be laid off in a restructuring move aimed at improving efficiency. Employees are angry, claiming that foreign counterparts in similar roles are exempt from the layoffs. This has raised concerns about the company's commitment to its local workforce, despite a 20.6% increase in revenue to about US$550 million.

November 27, 2024
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