Mugabe hints at civil service job cuts

President Robert Mugabe said reforms that the Government is implementing to boost economic recovery and tackle poverty are beginning to bear fruit as he called on Zimbabweans to remain united and work hard for prosperity.

Delivering the 2016 State of the Nation Address in Parliament largely inclined towards achievements of the 10 Point Plan and Zim Asset, President Mugabe spoke of possible job losses as the government was "re-aligning and restructuring" the civil service structure to make it more effective through addressing duplications, abolishing redundant posts and overlaps among Ministries.

"The resultant effect would be leaner and flatter structures that are economic and would thus enhance effective and quality service delivery," he said.

He said the government, business community and the social services sector should work together to reduce the cost of doing business in the country.

Noting the steady growth of the mining sector and tourism, Mugabe said the government is working on increasing power generation.