Zimbabwe: Watch Out for Political Vultures

28 November 2017

opinion By Tafara Shumba

The political situation in Zimbabwe has given rise to political vultures. One may remember from nature studies in primary school that a vulture, that large carnivorous bird, is most well-known for its scavenging nature.

Having unsuccessfully attempted for the umpteenth time to unseat Zanu-PF since 2000, the opposition thought that the popular resentment against former president Robert Mugabe was an opportunity to wrestle power. For once, MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai had to request for an early discharge from a South African hospital so that the historic moment did not skip him. He knew very well that it would be a daunting task for him to demand a piece of the cake when it was baked in his absence.

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