Contributor

Kimberly Mutandiro

Kimberly Mutandiro is a former Labor x Tech reporting fellow at Rest of World, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has over 10 years of experience reporting on sociopolitical issues, human rights, immigration, business, and technology. Previously, Kimberly was a broadcast journalist for the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication science from the University of South Africa and a diploma in journalism and communications from the Christian College of Southern Africa. She reports for GroundUp News in South Africa and is a contributing editor for The GoatPoL.

A worker in a blue uniform and hard hat walks along a rocky ledge in a quarry, holding a tool, with layered hills and rocky terrain visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

EV Revolution 8 July 2025

Dangerous mines: A death at the bottom of the EV supply chain

In Zimbabwe, the EV rush has brought a surge of Chinese investment into lithium mines. But many locals feel left out — and some have turned to stealing.

Nolwazi Mtshekexe at night, seen in the rearview mirror lit up by red lights.

The Graying Gig Workers 20 May 2024

Criminals are targeting older Uber drivers

With crime statistics already high in South Africa, older gig workers find themselves easy targets for theft, hijackings, and attacks.

Basharat Buraak, who works as a driver for various ride-hailing apps including Careem and In-Drive checks his car and fills water in the radiator.

The Graying Gig Workers 20 May 2024

Forget retirement. Older people are turning to gig work to survive

Rest of World spoke to 50 older workers around the world who see gig work as a lifeline — or a last resort.

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Labor 20 May 2024

What we learned in a year of reporting on labor and technology

Rest of World’s four Labor x Tech fellows reflect on their year reporting about the global tech industry’s impact on its workers.

A photograph showing people seated in a classroom working on computers.

The Rise of AI 29 April 2024

African universities are failing to prepare tech graduates for jobs in AI

Dozens of new AI training startups are filling the gap, offering online courses, hackathons, and job placement help.

A Jumia delivery bike in the middle of street traffic in Lagos, Nigeria.

Regional Champions 4 April 2024

Jumia Food’s shutdown left hundreds of drivers jobless, unable to withdraw earnings

Former gig drivers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda are still feeling the pinch after Jumia Food abruptly exited seven African markets.

A collage illustration of a car driver looking out his window to an enlarged sun and a streetscape.

Tech Giants 25 March 2024

Uber drivers are melting amid Nigeria’s historic heat wave and record fuel prices

As temperatures soar and fuel prices triple, drivers are having to choose between their health and livelihood.

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China Outside China 7 February 2024

Drop-shipping is a lifeline for unemployed graduates in South Africa

Chinese e-commerce websites have proven popular in the country and are fueling a new line of work.

Domestic worker Cynthia Mkovane cleans a glass panel at the house of her employer.

Labor 4 January 2024

Domestic workers in South Africa say they’re forced to work extra hours for free

Women who work as domestic cleaners with SweepSouth, an on-demand app, say clients frequently ask them to do unpaid work, and the company hasn’t responded to their complaints.

A Gojek delivery rider resting on his bike using a phone.

Bento 🍱 15 December 2023

Global gig worker slang, explained

Shapar and amagundane are two types of platform workers their peers can’t stand.

A portrait of Nathan Nkunzimana seated behind his laptop, taken during day time.

Tech Giants 12 December 2023

The man leading Kenyan content moderators’ battle against Meta

Nathan Nkunzimana claims Meta and Sama fired content moderators for protesting working conditions and demanding the right to unionize.

A collage image mixing black and white photographs, over a teal background with a thin black circle, black and tan squares, and light purple lines, showing a food delivery rider wearing a helmet on a motorbike, a speedometer at a 100kmph and a hand holding a fuel pump.

Life as a Gig Worker 22 November 2023

Need for speed: This Johannesburg driver delivers anything in 15 minutes

The grocery delivery industry in South Africa is flooded. To get more orders, Mkhululi Siziba has increased his delivery speed and taken an extra gig.