Word: eddison
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Mugabe also faces a problem in containing black expectations. Explains Eddison Zvobgo, Minister for Local Government and Housing: "Our people must understand that we are coming out of a war. This period will have to be one of belt tightening and self-reliance." No sooner had Mugabe taken office last month than his new government was hit by a series of strikes in the textile, clothing, electronics and food industries. The strikes were swiftly put down by a combination of reason and rule. After dispatching his Labor Minister on a nationwide tour to hear the workers' grievances, Mugabe angrily...