Locals continue to groan under Chinese yoke

ISSUES of unfair labour practices, underpayment of wages and failure to provide standard safety in violation of labour laws continue to plague thousands of locals employed by Chinese companies in the country.

Most brick moulding and manufacturing companies in Mt Hampden, Harare are largely owned by Chinese business people who are accused of — apart from rampantly abusing employees — failing to help develop the community in which they operate.

With available statistics inching toward an unofficial 90% unemployment rate, desperation has seen many locals flocking to these companies in search of jobs.

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