Online Reporter
Jimmy Murwira
Herald Correspondent
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has suspended its secretary-general, Mr Tirivanhu Marimo, over alleged misconduct and relieved him of all official duties with immediate effect.
In a Press statement issued on Thursday, ZCTU President Ms Florence Mucha Taruvinga said the labour federation had informed its affiliates, stakeholders and cooperating partners of the decision.
“The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) would like to notify all affiliates, stakeholders and cooperating partners of the suspension of the ZCTU Secretary General Tirivanhu Marimo over acts of misconduct. Marimo is suspended and relieved of all official duties on behalf of ZCTU,” the statement reads.
The organisation announced that Mr Kudakwashe Munengiwa has been appointed Acting Secretary General pending further developments.
The ZCTU also advised that all official communication with the organisation should be directed through its official email channel during the period of the suspension.
The statement did not disclose the specific allegations of misconduct against Mr Marimo or indicate how long the suspension would remain in effect. It also did not state whether disciplinary proceedings had commenced.
The suspension marks a significant development within Zimbabwe’s largest labour federation, with stakeholders expected to await further communication from the ZCTU leadership regarding the outcome of the matter.
