Mugabe must not issue empty threats

Reports that President Robert Mugabe has warned ministers in his new Cabinet that he will not hesitate to fire those he finds to be incompetent are a welcome development, if only he would carry out his threats.

We believe the responsibility of being a minister of government is an onerous one requiring one to apply him or herself fully as they serve their country. It does not matter which political outfit one purports to represent in the House of Assembly or Senate, but just the fact that one has been appointed a minister follows that he should deliver regardless.

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