Pilots at the national airline Air Zimbabwe are reported to be on strike as flight delays mare the airline.

The AirZim crew didn’t turn up for duty on Friday morning it has emerged.

According to sources the pilots were reportedly demanding their salaries in United States dollars and better equipment.

However, yesterday another Twimbo confirmed the strike story as their flight was delayed.

Writing on Twitter he said:

Air Zimbabwe flight scheduled to leave at 11AM from Bulawayo – Johannesburg LEFT AFTER 9 PM A delay of over 10 hours Reason: It’s alleged that pilots are striking The mismanagement of government parastatals is at an all time low. The Nation is falling apart.