Without reforms Mugabe awaits an inglorious exit

The Christmas holidays are off to a farcical start for most civil servants after the government released pay dates for its workers, with some getting their salaries as late as early next year.

Traditionally, December salaries are paid slightly earlier compared to other months to allow workers to go on holidays with their pay, but for the first time, teachers will spend Christmas without their salaries, while others will only get paid next year.

No matter how the government tries to sugarcoat this, this is a monumental embarrassment and there is no way they can save face.

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