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MDC-T threatens to boycott Chinese products
19 May 2012 at 17:37hrs | Views
An MDC-T government minister said yesterday the Chinese practice the darkest side of capitalism and has threatened that her party will urge Zimbabweans to boycott their products in protest.
Over the last five years, there has been an influx of Chinese businesses of all forms in Zimbabwe.
"Instead of aiding development and growth of the economy, the Chinese have brought nothing new except exploiting the locals and overshadowing them," said Paurina Mupariwa, the MDC-T secretary for labour who is also the Minister of Labour in the inclusive government.
She said investigations were underway at government level over the alleged harassment of workers.
Mpariwa went on to say Zimbabweans ought to snub Chinese products if the ill-treatment of workers continued.
"The government should bring the matter to the attention of the Chinese government so that it encourages its nationals to abide by the laws of this country."
"Should this abuse continue, the MDC calls upon every law-abiding citizen to boycott Chinese products until they learn to treat workers with respect and dignity," she said.
Over the last five years, there has been an influx of Chinese businesses of all forms in Zimbabwe.
"Instead of aiding development and growth of the economy, the Chinese have brought nothing new except exploiting the locals and overshadowing them," said Paurina Mupariwa, the MDC-T secretary for labour who is also the Minister of Labour in the inclusive government.
She said investigations were underway at government level over the alleged harassment of workers.
Mpariwa went on to say Zimbabweans ought to snub Chinese products if the ill-treatment of workers continued.
"The government should bring the matter to the attention of the Chinese government so that it encourages its nationals to abide by the laws of this country."
"Should this abuse continue, the MDC calls upon every law-abiding citizen to boycott Chinese products until they learn to treat workers with respect and dignity," she said.
Source - newsday
