Zimbabwe President Mugabe warns dissenting war veterans
Thursday, July 28, 2016
At a rally of his Zanu-PF party supporters and veterans who remain loyal to him, Mr Mugabe also urged the veterans to choose new leaders.He blamed the West for splits in the veterans' association.The association, one of Mr Mugabe's key backers, last week accused him of dictatorial tendencies.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...