The branch employs 62 workers and 54 of them signed a petition which was forwarded to the company headquarters in Bulawayo last week, demanding immediate investigations into the way the branch was being run by manager, Zvayitwa.
“As workers we said enough was enough and it was high time CSC put the Marondera Branch in order. We work for nothing. Imagine the plight of the worker given that children school fees, medical expenses, food, clothing, accommodation, electricity and water bills have to be met,” said a disgruntled worker on condition of anonymity.
Sources at the company said corruption and mismanagement could be at the centre of failure by the CSC branch to pay workers their dues.
Meanwhile, workers at the Marondera CSC Branch expected a slight change in their fortunes following the recent implementation of a cattle slaughtering deal between Zimbabwe and Botswana. Since July this year, Botswana has been delivering consignments of part of the 45 000 cattle earmarked for slaughter and sale in the country.
CSC was among the country’s biggest employers before the Zanu (PF) led farm invasions. The company suffered during the agrarian reform programme and the subsequent ban of Zimbabwe meat exports to the European Union countries struck the final nail in the CSC coffin.
The CSC Chief Executive Officer, Ngoni Chinogaramombe, could also not be reached for comment at his Bulawayo Head office.
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Hi, I was the branch engineer during all the upheaval in your fantastic country, in Masvingo previous called Fort Victoria. During this very difficult period, sanction etc, we provided a very good service to the country as a whole and Masvingo in particular. So good to know that all has turned out well, our decision to leave the country was based upon the education of our children. I must admit we are still homesick, hope it is not to late to offer you some engineering solutions if and when they come along, well done
Bless all of you
Bob drommel