Zimbabwe hotels pay interns just $50 monthly for 12-hour workdays, according to a lawmaker's claims. MP Caston Matewu told Parliament these practices amount to modern slavery in the hospitality sector. He stated that hotels staff about 70 percent of positions with interns to reduce expenses. This keeps qualified workers unemployed as businesses use trainees for profit.
The Parliament Speaker asked Matewu to prepare a formal discussion about this problem. Matewu agreed to create a motion addressing the issue next week. He later shared his comments on social media, where they gained public attention. Neither hotel industry groups nor government tourism officials have commented on these accusations. Matewu promises to keep fighting for better intern treatment.
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change representative described the situation as a national scandal during Tuesday's session. His statements highlighted concerns about exploitation in private companies beyond just hotels. The widespread use of unpaid or underpaid interns affects overall employment statistics. Matewu argues these businesses misuse training programs as a cover for labor exploitation.
The Parliament Speaker asked Matewu to prepare a formal discussion about this problem. Matewu agreed to create a motion addressing the issue next week. He later shared his comments on social media, where they gained public attention. Neither hotel industry groups nor government tourism officials have commented on these accusations. Matewu promises to keep fighting for better intern treatment.
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change representative described the situation as a national scandal during Tuesday's session. His statements highlighted concerns about exploitation in private companies beyond just hotels. The widespread use of unpaid or underpaid interns affects overall employment statistics. Matewu argues these businesses misuse training programs as a cover for labor exploitation.
