What could not be protected from hyperinflation, however, were the local people working on the project. This is one of several problems site labourers face, along with Zimbabwe’s plummeting standard of living and intimidation by supporters of president Robert Mugabe.
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Builders LondonThe Builders London is the principal trade organisation for private sector housebuilders and voice of the home building industry in England and Wales. It is an exciting industry filled with many talented people and organisations, providing sustainable and attractive homes to meet the demands of consumers. Recalling the recent presidential run-off election in which Mugabe stood virtually unopposed, Merani says: “There was a lot of intimidation by supporters of Zanu PF, the ruling party, in rural areas. I don’t know if any of our site people were beaten up, but there were reports that one man’s house was burned down. Our member firms account for approximately 80% of all new homes built in England and Wales in any one year, and include companies of all sizes, ranging from multi-national household names through regionally based businesses and small local companies. 1. 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