Former Education minister, David Coltart’s recently published book Struggle Continues: 50 Years of Tyranny in Zimbabwe has sparked heated debate on mainstream and social media platforms. Some of his critics argue the book gave ammunition to First Lady Grace Mugabe’s Zanu PF faction — G40 — in its war against Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
On the other hand, former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s followers see it as an attempt to destroy the long-time opposition leader’s reputation. Last week Coltart (DC) told our reporter Obey Manayiti (OM) the real reasons he penned the book and why it was released now. Below are excerpts of the interview.
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