By Ziyah News Network Reporter
Harare- The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF), a brain child of the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has joined the chorus of voices waging into brutal attack of a mining employee by a Chinese national who is his boss. The shocking attack was captured on camera and has since gone viral sending social media into frenzy as most express disgust into what is fast becoming a trend of Chinese employers ill-treating their employees.
Whilst the Chinese have received plaudits for their investments into the country at a time Zimbabwe had been isolated by the West, it is the behaviour of some of the Chinese employees that is pushing Zimbabweans on the edge stirring hatred towards people of Chinese origin.
In a statement, the ZMF expressed disgust, condemning the brutal attack branding it vile and unacceptable.
“The Zimbabwe Miners Federation Outraged by Heinous Assault on Mine Worker by Chinese Boss Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) is incensed and appalled by the vile and savage attack on a Zimbabwean mine worker by a Chinese boss at Makanga mine in Bindura. The shocking footage circulating shows the worker being subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment, tied up and hanged from a loader bucket like an animal.”
The Miners body said it will not stand aloof as members are subjected to inhuman treatment calling for the arrests of the perpetrator.
“We will not stand idly while our members are subjected to such egregious abuse. ZMF vehemently condemns this despicable act and demands: – Immediate arrest and prosecution of the Chinese boss responsible. – Thorough investigation into the mine’s labour practices and swift action against any violations. – Adequate support and compensation for the victim We will not tolerate such blatant disregard for human rights and the rule of law! ZMF stands in solidarity with the victim and will fight tirelessly to ensure justice is served.”
According to the ZMF statement, the barbaric act is a blatant violation of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which guarantees the right to personal security and freedom from torture or cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment (Section 53(1)).