Mugabe Appoints New Deputy President

Mnangagwa now takes over from Joice Mujuru who was sacked following accusations that she alongside seven others plotted to kill President Mugabe

Mugabe denounced his Vice President during a party congress and removed her from her post in the ruling party, Zanu-PF.

However, Mujuru responded on Tuesday by saying her loyalty to Mugabe was unquestionable and it was ridiculous to suggest she had plotted to kill him or wanted to remove him from office.

International media also reports that First Lady Grace Mugabe conducted a three month campaign against Mujuru.

By Rehema Juma

Source: BBC