The Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T has been ordered to pay a total of US$176,465 (or equivalent in local currency) to 14 former employees after the labour court found the party guilty of failing to settle outstanding salaries and benefits.
The ruling covers unpaid salaries, notice pay, and compensation for each affected worker.
Breakdown of Awards:
1. Matthew Dondo — Salary: US$10,800 | Notice Pay: US$900 | Compensation: US$7,200 | Total: US$18,900
2. Francis Machifoza — Salary: US$9,000 | Notice Pay: US$750 | Compensation: US$2,750 | Total: US$12,500
3. Gertrude Muchakare — Salary: US$9,000 | Notice Pay: US$750 | Compensation: US$1,000 | Total: US$10,750
4. Everisto Chisi — Salary: US$9,000 | Notice Pay: US$750 | Compensation: US$1,500 | Total: US$11,250
5. Samson Njovo — Salary: US$5,400 | Notice Pay: US$450 | Compensation: US$2,700 | Total: US$8,550
6. Fungai Gumbu — Salary: US$8,820 | Notice Pay: US$690 | Compensation: US$1,380 | Total: US$10,350
7. Trust Phiri — Salary: US$9,960 | Notice Pay: US$825 | Compensation: US$4,400 | Total: US$15,250
8. Wallace Chibikira — Salary: US$14,400 | Notice Pay: US$1,800 | Compensation: US$15,000 | Total: US$31,200
9. Godfrey Ushe — Salary: US$8,120 | Notice Pay: US$540 | Compensation: US$450 | Total: US$9,110
(Details for the remaining five workers were not immediately available.)
