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VP Mnangagwa

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter
Zanu-PF remains united and reports of infighting are being perpetuated by outsiders who have no knowledge of what is happening in the revolutionary party, Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa told legislators yesterday.

VP Mnangagwa said there was peace and political stability in the country so much that investors had no reason to fear about the situation in the country for them to invest.

He was responding to a question from Mkoba Member of the National Assembly, Mr Amos Chibaya (MDC-T), who had asked if Government operations were not being affected by infighting in the ruling party.

Mr Chibaya had said if reports of infighting in Zanu-PF were true, this had the effect of scaring away potential investors since the revolutionary party was the ruling party.

“I am not sure if the Honourable Member has crossed the floor to know what is happening in Zanu-PF. I am not aware of any infighting; we are united. Zimbabwe is among one of the most peaceful and stable countries in the world. The peace we are enjoying is as a result of Zanu-PF being in power,” said VP Mnangagwa.

Kuwadzana East MP Mr Nelson Chamisa (MDC-T) wanted to know if VP Mnangagwa was sleeping peacefully considering that First Lady Grace Mugabe was holding rallies across the country.

“Have you seen any evidence of restlessness on me. You can even ask my wife if I am having sleepless nights.

“The First Lady conducts Zanu-PF rallies and not MDC-T rallies and what is your problem with that?” asked VP Mnangagwa.

He said rule of law prevailed in the country and the law was being enforced regardless of one’s political affiliation.

He was responding to suggestions that the murder in Chitungwiza where one member of Zanu-PF axed two others was an indication of infighting in the revolutionary party.

VP Mnangagwa said full investigations surrounding commission of suicide by the murder suspect in police cells would be carried out.

Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Christopher Mushohwe, said the law would be applied fairly without fear or favour regardless one’s standing in society.

He was responding to a question from Mr Chamisa, who wanted Government policy on criminalising the work of journalists in the context of recent arrests of four journalists from Zimpapers.

Minister Mushohwe declined to comment substantively on the matter saying it was sub-judice as it was still before the courts.