The cement maker moved to lay off more than 20 local managers under a turnaround plan, out of about 400 staff. Affected managers complained that only Zimbabweans were being cut while foreign nationals in similar posts were protected. The timing drew criticism because the company had just reported a 20.6 percent rise in revenue and declared a dividend. The company did not respond publicly, so the account rests on affected staff.

Source said over 20 local managers were targeted out of about 400 employees

Company did not comment. Affected managers alleged local staff were targeted while foreign nationals in similar roles were kept.

A reduction in the workforce carried out under section 12C of the Labour Act, including notice to the works council or the employment council and the minimum retrenchment package.

Evidence required: A named employer plus one of a company announcement, a regulatory or stock exchange filing, a Retrenchment Board record, or a union statement naming the process. The count must be attributable to a named party.