Government sets aside US$38 million for war veterans

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FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has given US$38 million to the controversial war veterans fund, as the ex-combatants seek to establish their own bank, mines and other business ventures.
Ncube said at least eight farms had been identified to cater for the agricultural side of the fund.
“The 2021 budget appreciates and recognises the significant effort of our war veterans and war collaborators in bringing about independence and peace.

“In line with the Constitution, the budget therefore, owns up by supporting the welfare of our war veterans in terms of medical care, general welfare, schooling of their children and promotion of their economic empowerment.