WAR VETS DEMAND US$364K IN PENSION ARREARS

Veterans of the liberation struggle have approached the High Court demanding US$364 000 and $78 000 each in pension arrears. The demand dates back to 2008 when they claimed to have been denied their dues despite government’s undertaking to pay them and send their children to school, among other benefits. This week, the veterans of Zimbabwe’s armed struggle, who say they have been neglected for