By Own Correspondent

STAFFERS at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society are crying foul over the introduction of tax measures which are leaving workers with almost nothing to take back home.

A source at the ZAS who spoke to The Worker said all is not well at the ZAS.

“We don’t understand deductions on pay slips. Despite working so hard for the society we are being shortchanged day in, day out .Some of our colleagues are taking home peanuts not even enough to fend for our kids. This is so disrespectful and just unacceptable,” he said anonymously.

Some of the workers say they are now earning as low as US$20 after receiving US$160 deductions from their payslips.

Andrew Matibiri was appointed as ZAS chief executive in 2021 taking over from the current Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka.

According to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, the highest tax deducted for pay as you earn is 40%.

Nyemba refused to comment on the matter when contacted yesterday.

“This is an internal issue l will have to consult and find out who told you,” he said.

ZAS workers currently earn 40% in local currency and 60% in the United States dollar.

“The overtaxing and imposed loans are just happening on the US$ component. We suspect that there is serious corruption taking place.

“If the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission investigates, it might find out that what we said is just the tip of the iceberg,” the workers said.

Established in 1895, the ZAS seeks to promote agriculture and its supporting activities, to facilitate agricultural development in Zimbabwe. With an estimated two million visits to its Business Hub annually.