The First Session of the Eighth Parliament of Zimbabwe opened yesterday with scores of people expressing optimism that legislators will deliver on promises and come up with laws that are beneficial to the majority of the people. Outside Parliament, people dressed in colourful Zanu-PF regalia waving, dancing and cheering President Mugabe triumphantly endorsed the new Zanu PF-dominated Parliament.
"We are very happy with the official opening of the Parliament. We hope that MPs will be responsive to the needs of the people," said Mr Edwin Mukondorongwe of Highfield.
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