Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said a hand grenade was to blame for the election rally blast that killed two people last week, state media reported on Friday. Mnangagwa, 75, narrowly avoided the explosion, which came weeks before the election on July 30, the first poll since the ousting of long-time ruler Robert Mugabe. "You might be aware about the events that took place on Saturday when a hand grenade was thrown at me. But since you see me here that means I am now fine," Mnangagwa who was in Tanzania on a two-day visit was quoted as saying by the Herald newspaper. "That was a minor incident, we are going to proceed with elections," he added. The paper reported that Vice President Kembo Mohadi and Environment Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri,
“I have been a long-time supporter of the Movement for Democratic Change but I have just changed my mind because for all I know, I could be voting for Mugabe to come back maybe even as vice-president,” said a man from the Sanyati area. He appeared to be joking but it turned out that he was serious. “I have been a supporter of the MDC since its inception and was glad that we got rid of Mugabe but all of a sudden I hear that Mugabe is now backing Chamisa. Why?” he queried. “I can no longer trust Chamisa because after fighting for years to get rid of Mugabe he could make Mugabe his vice-president. That is a risk I am not prepared to take so I might as well support Mnangagwa because he is good for business and will not bring Mugabe back.” It is n
MDC-T Matabeleland South Senator for Matobo Constituency Sithembile Mlotshwa has died. Ms Mlotshwa died on Friday at United Bulawayo Hospitals where she was admitted. MDC-T acting national spokesperson Ms Thabitha Khumalo confirmed her death.
Authorities in Harare believe that 18-year-old Angelista Charama left Zimbabwe after being arrested during a police raid on a private party in the Waterfalls area. Police called the gathering a "gay party" and arrested Charama along with several others. Charama, worried about facing serious charges, left the country soon after being released on bail. She got a student visa and moved to North Cyprus. The raid happened late at night. Police entered the house, stopped the party, and arrested everyone there. Witnesses said officers roughly handcuffed the guests and took them to a local police station. Those arrested included 21-year-old Tinotenda Marimbe, 19-year-old Princess Kanengoni, 20-year-old John Nyari, 22-year-old Steven Katsenge, 21-year-old Emily Jonasi, 19-year-old
