Chinese labour abuse under probe: Govt

GOVERNMENT says it is investigating human rights violations perpetrated by Chinese-owned mining companies across the country following calls by civil society organisations to address the issue.

This follows reports of physical abuse of workers at Chinese-owned companies and complaints by workers that they were being underpaid.

In a letter dated October 6, addressed to the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Union secretary-general Justice Chinhema, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare ministry secretary Simon Masanga said they would be partnering National Social Security Authority (Nssa) to develop effective strategies to address the matter.

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