Much has been said about President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 5-month reign in office. The full weight of an eagerly expectant nation, following years of decadence has been loaded on his shoulders. There has been several voices from across the political divide that have urged Mnangagwa on since the events of last November, which toppled long-time ruler Robert Mugabe. That in itself perhaps is a sure sign that Zimbabweans want development and progress, from whichever quarter it comes from. It is from this standpoint that so many people were – and one might even say are still ready to give Mnangagwa a chance to prove himself. Yet to some, the very notion of giving Mugabe’s long time sidekick, another chance when he has been an integral part of the very same outfit responsible for the waning of Zimbabwe’s fortunes sounds utterly absurd. Can a leopard change its spots? While there are vocal critics of Mnangagwa, there are equally resounding voices that leap to his def...
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