Terrence Mawawa, Chiredzi

Workers who were dismissed from work by Sugar producing giant, Tongaat Hullet will soon petition President Emmerson Mnangagwa to intervene in the ensuing fracas.

Tongaat Hullet retrenched 181 workers citing low production of sugar that was triggered by the invasion of its land by Zanu PF supporters last year.

The workers were served with termination of employment letters last Tuesday, according to sources at the company.

The Zimbabwe Sugar and Milling Industry Workers Union has vowed to petition Mnangagwa to intervene in the raging dispute.

“As you know, the President has introduced policies that attract investors so we do not expect the company to dismiss employees arbitrarily,” said a member of the union.

“We are therefore compiling papers for presentation to the President,” he added.