Morale within the Zimbabwe Defence Forces has reportedly hit rock bottom, the lowest ever since the country's Independence in 1980, amid reports that the troops are disgruntled over the rising cost of living, poor salaries and working conditions, among several other grievances, the Zimbabwe Independent can report.
In separate briefings this week, military sources said there was simmering disquiet on the ground over the skyrocketing prices, general spiralling cost of living and deteriorating conditions of service.
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