By Own Correspondent- The commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Edzai Chimonyo, has pleaded with soldiers’ patience at a time when the country’s economic situation is facing a “turbulence”.

The development comes as inflation has enormously eroded salaries of workers thereby risking civil unrest.

Chimonyo was addressing soldiers at Inkomo Barracks recently.

He assured them that the government was working towards improving their remuneration and working conditions. He said:

The government is working to improve the general conditions of service for both the civil service and our armed and security forces and we all need to be patient.

For troops, you are aware that determination to wait is a key skill required in your daily operations. Besides the numerous challenges you are facing in your workplace, I am aware of your ultimate sacrifice as well as your loyalty and dedication to the Republic of Zimbabwe.

In that regard, we are fully committed to regularly review and improve your conditions of service as the country’s economy improves.

Chimonyo’s remarks come at a time when workers in the public service have been threatening industrial action of the the unrelenting economic cirisis. Since last week, teachers and nurses have been on go slow arguing that their salaries no longer permit them to fully execute their duties.

Workers have been demanding an extra US$200 each as an increment to their salaries. Others now believe that the introduction of the Zimbabwean dollar is a way to make sure the US dollar demands go away.-DailyNews