Sadc NGOs challenge Mugabe

SOUTHERN Africa civil society organisations (CSOs) have challenged incoming Southern African Development Community (Sadc) chairperson, President Robert Mugabe, to push for transparency and accountability that would result in citizens benefiting from natural resources in their countries.

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In an interview, Sadc Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) president Paul Juru said it was imperative for Mugabe to establish cordial relations with CSOs across Sadc as a way of complementing efforts aimed at improving the welfare of the general populace.

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