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Zimbabwe nurses call off strike, challenge dismissal in court

The nurses laid down their tools on Monday over what they called poor working conditions and remuneration. [Photo: Courtesy]

Zimbabwean nurses have called off a strike against poor working conditions and will return to work on Monday, a nurses union said on Sunday.

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga last week announced the sacking of 16,000 striking nurses, accusing them of a "politically motivated" walkout.

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