Sympathy and Cruelty Follows Mugabe Firing VP Mnangagwa
Zimbabweans have reacted with mixed emotions after President Robert Mugabe fired his deputy and long-time ally Emmerson Mnangagwa. Some social media users were sympathetic to the former intelligence chief, while others were overjoyed as they accused Mnangagwa of taking part in the "prolonged political oppression", and that, just like Mugabe, he is to blame for the economic crisis.
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Zimbabwe:
Mashonaland West Calls for Mnangagwa Ouster
The Herald, 7 November 2017
Zanu-PF Mashonaland West provincial executive council yesterday recommended the expulsion of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa from the party for fanning factionalism. The council… Read more »
Mnangagwa joins millions of the unemployed Zimbabweans.
Mnangagwa falls sick, says Mduduzi Mathuthu.
These pictures taken by a colleague's aide, Moyo tweets.
Idriss Ali Nassah reacts.
Tendai Chetse tweets.
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Zimbabwe:
Knives Out for Muchinguri
The Herald, 7 November 2017
Zanu PF National Secretary for Transport and Welfare Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri was yesterday hauled over the calls by the revolutionary party's Women's League representatives in… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Masvingo Wants Four Ruling Party's Heavies Fired
The Herald, 7 November 2017
The Zanu-PF provincial leadership in Masvingo has called on the party's national secretary for legal affairs to assist in amending the party constitution to make room for a woman… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Sacked VP Mnangagwa Allies Face Purges
New Zimbabwe, 7 November 2017
As the purging of perceived close allies of the sacked Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa continues, top Zanu PF officials from Manicaland may find themselves in the dust bin of… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Ruling Party Youths Say Grace Mugabe Reputable, Untouchable
New Zimbabwe, 7 November 2017
The Zanu PF Youth League has endorsed the First Lady Grace Mugabe as their preferred candidate for the position of woman vice president for both the party and government, saying he… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Who Is the Bogeyman? Mugabe or Mnangagwa
New Zimbabwe, 6 November 2017
It was not his real name but the entire community knew him as Jangwa. If a child misbehaved during those days, elders would threaten that they would call Jangwa "to deal with you". Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
You're Free to Join Opposition, Sacked VP Mnangagwa Told
New Zimbabwe, 7 November 2017
The opposition Monday said the firing of long-time President Robert Mugabe ally Emerson Mnangagwa was a confirmation of a serious crisis in Zanu PF, saying the fired VP was free… Read more »
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This follows a weekend of rallies where President Robert Mugabe and his wife directly indicated that Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa - who has been leading a faction of the ... Read more »