The main opposition leader, Joshua Nkomo, against whose followers the ruling party had fought a bitter war, was bought off with a vice-presidency and a fat salary.

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If Ion Torrent succeeds, THEN give him a big fat bonus and a salary hike.

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Part of that, he notes, will result from a fat 30% salary increase this year for the country's bureaucrats.

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Members of parliament recently gave themselves a fat 20% salary increase without debate.

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