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Chitungwiza Ex-Employee's US$5,000 Salary Arrears Reduced To Just ZiG2.06 After Currency Conversion

4 months agoWed, 13 Nov 2024 10:44:55 GMT
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Chitungwiza Ex-Employee's US$5,000 Salary Arrears Reduced To Just ZiG2.06 After Currency Conversion

A former Chitungwiza Municipality employee was stunned when he was informed that the US$5,156.95 owed to him after his contract was terminated in August 2015 has now been reduced to a mere ZiG2.06 due to currency conversion over the years.

In a letter dated November 5, 2024, from Chitungwiza Municipality’s finance director, Evangelista Machona, the former employee was advised that the transition from USD to RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) and now to the gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has devalued the amount owed.

The letter, which was leaked to the press, says that the original US$5,156.95 is now worth ZiG2.06 after a series of currency shifts.

Responding to the former employee’s letter dated October 15, 2024, Machona outlined the timeline of currency conversions.

She explained that in February 2019, Zimbabwe transitioned from the US dollar to RTGS at a rate of 1:1, meaning the US$5,156.95 became RTGS5,156.95.

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Then, on April 5, 2024, the RTGS amount was converted to ZiG at a rate of 1:2498.7242, resulting in the final amount of ZiG2.06. The letter reads in part:

You were owed US$5 156.95 when your contract with Council was terminated in August 2015.

Please be advised that in February 2019 there was a transition from USD to RTGS at a rate of 1:1 which meant that US$5156.95 became RTGS 5156.95.

The RTGS 5156.95 was then converted to ZIG on 5 April 2024 at a rate of 1:2498.7242 and it became 2.06 ZIG.

Council now owes you ZIG 2.06.

Millions of Zimbabweans have seen their hard-earned savings wiped out over the years due to frequent and dramatic currency changes.

This erosion of value has led to a deepening mistrust in local currencies, pushing many Zimbabweans to prefer using foreign currencies like the US dollar for everyday transactions.

The recent introduction of the ZiG currency in 2024 was hoped to restore confidence, but it is still struggling to gain traction with the public.

Despite being pegged to gold reserves, the ZiG has yet to inspire the same level of trust as foreign currencies, leaving many sceptical about its stability and long-term viability.

As a result, Zimbabweans continue to rely heavily on the US dollar, reflecting a broader lack of faith in the country’s monetary system.

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47 Comments

Anonymous · 4 months ago
How much would have been 5000 RTGS now if invested in2019 he can get a lot of money if they acknowledge kuti they owen him 5000 USd in 2015
zig · 4 months ago
that's **** ipai munhu mari inotenga
🌄🧱🍓🎊💞🍒🏆🍑🌽🍕👙 · 4 months ago
what about to local and foreign investors.
zesa soo · 4 months ago
@erudite,is it fair that one was supposed to get over $5000 US and now they are getting less than half a dollar worth of money..
shurushuru · 4 months ago
are they applying the same calculations to the town clerk's salary and perks? 🤔
Ediots · 4 months ago
zanu ichongotonga. ED anoda kusvika 2030 kunoitei . nganotamba nhodo nevazukuru kupurazi. this is why Zanu-PF is unpopular.
Samaita · 4 months ago
I thought it should be more now, after inflation and interest. That amount was probably earnings for almost 2 years! Day light robbery 😳
Paul Chavhunduka · 4 months ago
The debt arose in 2015 and was supposed to be settled then. If it was not because the Council's incapacity the loss lies where it falls - the Council must pay the principal debt + interest compounded over 9 yrs
worker · 4 months ago
Human Rights Organisations ariko.
zesa soo · 4 months ago
and erudite comes and supports this..
Vic Venom · 4 months ago
Ummm whether I support this or not is besides the point....The complaint can always lodge an appeal if he feels his compensation is inadequate.... Rant over sanity restored
Chiponda · 4 months ago
Ndatozviirwao ne fidelity izvozvo policy yangu ya mature ndakavava but hazvinakubatsira
Anonymous · 4 months ago
Dai tose tangonzwisisa kuti this guy is not alone. As long as you are small this is the result. Look at what Nssa and Old Mutual are doing to pensioneers. Worse Nssa unenge wakaita kumbunyikidzwa. Handed zvino musi wekuti wavekudawo mari ku va kwavari. The system is designed to make you giveup and hurumende inozviziva. So sad
chipoko · 4 months ago
Zvinoreva vanga vakamuchengetera ma us ake akamuka gold backed currency
Liverpool · 4 months ago
Iyi ndiyo inonz satanism, munhu akaita izvi haa kana Mwari akati afe hake munhu iyeye haa it's better
jojo · 4 months ago
Anonzi Gideon
Vic Venom · 4 months ago
profile -patriot... ZANU pf....ED pfee...ED 2030... unapologetic anti Chamisa,USA,UK, Australia,why? sanctions my brother.all ZANU pf people give me love I am your leader here on Pindula formerly The Erudite...rant over sanity restored
Professor L · 4 months ago
😂 these impersonators really are going overboard
Vic Venom · 4 months ago
I now have your IP address....You should have done more to protect your privacy when you decided to go after my allegedly new username....Your IP address starts with 154 which clearly puts you in areas around or in Harare.....Pretty soon I will have your number
. · 4 months ago
almost all i.p start with 154 you fool
anonymous · 4 months ago
😂😂😂 empty threat.
zhakaoma · 4 months ago
tell them urikuda your USD not ZWG, there was no ZWG or RTGS in 2015. If they want to give you ZWG, they should take that 5 156 × 25.8, not ngano dzavari kutaura
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Patz · 4 months ago
He can successfully sue the Municipality for failing to pay him his dues in time until the money lost value due to inconsistent policies by the gvt. Why did they pay him the US$ in 2015 when the contract terminated. Each time the currency changes why did they write him a letter. Why didnt they give him his money when the rate was 1:1. So they did not pay him his money during the past 20 years. This is daylight robbery and a genuine gvt cannot watch this happening that someone's usd5000 is now Zig2
Yuhwi · 4 months ago
true, he can win this case, neimwe pamusoro
. · 4 months ago
mkadzy kani
👀👀 · 4 months ago
ah ini gore rema bearers cheque my Doves account was barred,,nekwandaivendabva l got hurt
Yuhwi · 4 months ago
Ah Aya ndoma1
Tintin · 4 months ago
what's the difference between zanu and mdc? sometimes I wonder!both do not have the masses at heart at least zanu pf doesn't make a pretense of it.🤬
Anonymous · 4 months ago
Why not pay the person in $ this is day light robbery. Not surprising the way the ruining liberation movements are falling.
The Erudite · 4 months ago
joker of the year
Patz · 4 months ago
The problem is that when elections come these people tend to forget that these people are heartless
Vic Venom · 4 months ago
The Erudite is dead now....Vic Venom is here.....Rant over sanity restored....
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I · 4 months ago
heartless thieves....vanhu vatema hutsinye kune weganda rake eeeeh ndazitadza ummm
Gokwe · 4 months ago
apa panongoda kuroya vanhu chete vese vekuAccounts department that's only way to go
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Anonymous · 4 months ago
Why accounts staff? Go for the big guys in the establishment.
...,. · 4 months ago
someone benefits every time another person's money loses value, the same goes with all the savings a pension values lost due to currency changes, people who make the laws, tules and regulations benefitted, and they have not have to put any effort
MC · 4 months ago
leyi yimihlolo sibili how come these people are so heartless
Tintin · 4 months ago
the situation in the nation has birthed a hardheaded and hardhearted citizen no grace no mercy has become the order of the day☹️☹️☹️
mudembare · 4 months ago
aah yimihlola le
the erudite · 4 months ago
excellent calculations,cry you opposition embecille... erudite out
ƒяєєℓαη¢є ¢σяяυσтι¢ιαη · 4 months ago
pathetic

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