Mugabe must stop grandstanding

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is talking tough – vowing that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will end on June 29.

Addressing his party’s central committee meeting at the weekend, Mugabe said:“Whether anyone likes it or not,” the GNU will not be extended.

Well and good, Cde President, for a country superintended by a three-headed animal, disagreeing on virtually every important detail, a watershed poll that catapults one political party to the leadership of the country would be a worthwhile solution.

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