Power struggle

08 January 2007 - 02:00
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Striking workers at Zimbabwe's struggling power utility disconnected supplies to Harare's central business district to press for a wage hike of more than 1000 percent, it was reported on Friday.

Striking workers at Zimbabwe's struggling power utility disconnected supplies to Harare's central business district to press for a wage hike of more than 1000 percent, it was reported on Friday.

Power to offices, shops and fast food outlets in the capital was cut for at least three hours on Thursday. The lowest paid worker at Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority earns Z$23000 a month. - Sapa