Welshman Ncube's MDC members to pay subscriptions

THE cash-strapped opposition MDC led by Welshman Ncube has directed its members to start paying monthly and yearly subscriptions ranging from $1 to $72 to "foster a spirit of party ownership."

According to an internal memo, the funds would cover the party's administration costs, both at provincial and national levels.

Acting treasurer-general Theresa Muchovo dispatched the memo, which she said followed a resolution of the party's standing committee.

The opposition MDC-T led by Morgan Tsvangirai has also issued a similar directive to its members.

Muchovo said MDC MPs would fork out $72 per annum while councillors would pay $36 for the same period.