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Mujuru rescues 12 ex-aides
17 Apr 2015 at 07:22hrs | Views
Former Vice-President Joice Mujuru has reportedly offered to retain 12 of her 18 government aides after their contracts were terminated by the President's Office last month following her recall from both Zanu-PF and government.
Impeccable sources yesterday said that the 18 workers were recalled in writing by the Department of State Residences in the Office of the President before six of them were redeployed to other State residences.
It is understood that Mujuru chipped in and reportedly rehired the remaining 12 and offered to pay them from her own pocket.
Information minister Jonathan Moyo yesterday posted a message on his microblogging Twitter account disputing the story that government had withdrawn Mujuru's support staff. However, a copy of the termination letter dated February 16 and signed by one C Sinyonde, on behalf of the Principal Director, State Residences.
The letter was copied to the Salary Service Bureau director and Comptroller and Auditor-General's Office.
Part of the letter read: "Please be advised that the accounting officer has approved, in terms of Section 16 (1) of the Public Services Regulations 2000, that your contract be terminated with effect from duty on 31 March 2015. On termination, you will be paid cash in lieu of vacation days standing to your credit.
The sources added: "These letters were sent to all the 18 employees working as Dr Mujuru's aides at her residence, (but) 12 have chosen to remain with Mujuru while the other six were redeployed to State House.
Impeccable sources yesterday said that the 18 workers were recalled in writing by the Department of State Residences in the Office of the President before six of them were redeployed to other State residences.
It is understood that Mujuru chipped in and reportedly rehired the remaining 12 and offered to pay them from her own pocket.
Information minister Jonathan Moyo yesterday posted a message on his microblogging Twitter account disputing the story that government had withdrawn Mujuru's support staff. However, a copy of the termination letter dated February 16 and signed by one C Sinyonde, on behalf of the Principal Director, State Residences.
The letter was copied to the Salary Service Bureau director and Comptroller and Auditor-General's Office.
Part of the letter read: "Please be advised that the accounting officer has approved, in terms of Section 16 (1) of the Public Services Regulations 2000, that your contract be terminated with effect from duty on 31 March 2015. On termination, you will be paid cash in lieu of vacation days standing to your credit.
The sources added: "These letters were sent to all the 18 employees working as Dr Mujuru's aides at her residence, (but) 12 have chosen to remain with Mujuru while the other six were redeployed to State House.
Source - newsday
