Zimbabwe: ‘Heroes Still Live in Poverty’ – ZCTU Takes Aim At Political Elites Over Unfulfilled Liberation Struggle Promises

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has accused the political elites of enriching themselves from the country’s resources while the majority of Zimbabweans continue to endure poverty, low wages and poor living conditions.

In a statement marking the 45th Heroes Day, ZCTU secretary general Tirivanhu Marimo questioned whether Zimbabwe had achieved the aspirations for which thousands of liberation war heroes and heroines sacrificed their lives.

Marimo said the prevailing socio-economic…