ED, Chiwenga clash over death penalty

VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has disclosed that he often clashes with President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the latter’s unyielding stance against capital punishment.

Chiwenga, who declared that he supported the death penalty, made the remarks while introducing Mnangagwa as guest speaker during a water resources investment conference in Harare yesterday.

“Most people will ask why he (Mnangagwa) doesn’t want the death sentence, that’s why I have taken this opportunity to tell you about your President.

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