Farai Dziva|ZCTU has strongly condemned the intimidation of civil society groups by government officials.

ZCTU president Peter Mutasa, has described the threats by government officials to civil society groups and opposition political parties as an unfortunate confirmation that the country is going in the wrong direction.

“There is no government that must celebrate the killing of its citizens. It is appalling.

Workers grievances are legitimate and the government must focus on resolving them not on sharpening its arms against defenceless citizens.

Workers and the majority of the citizens are suffering. Many are starving, failing to pay rentals and facing evictions.

Many cannot access medical care and are dying in their homes.

Instead of opening the armoury, the government must open channels of genuine dialogue.

Instead of killing citizens, it must kill poverty and hunger that is stalking the majority of citizens.”

“We are, however, sure that workers will proceed with peaceful forms of protests. For history teaches us that no form of repression managed to stop people from raising their legitimate grievances and from attaining their freedom.”