Zimbabwean child waste-pickers work ‘hazardous’ jobs to help their families
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In Harare, Zimbabwe, children as young as six are working as waste-pickers, collecting scrap metal in areas like Mbare and Siyaso Market. These children, like eight-year-old Takudzwa, search for discarded metal components before and after school to sell to traders, earning roughly 10-20 US cents. The money they earn helps support their families, some of whom live in impoverished conditions. Despite Zimbabwean child labor laws prohibiting employment for those under 16, an estimated 14% of children in the country are employed. The children face potential hazards, including dogs and the risk of theft accusations, while scavenging for materials. Adult waste-pickers typically focus on plastic and bottle recycling, but children have entered the scrap metal trade due to economic necessity.
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