Some Zimbabweans say they will not be enjoying the festive season with government playing the main role of “The Grinch that stole Christmas”.

Moyo is also the Zanu PF national secretary for transport and welfare after being elevated from his previous post of deputy national secretary for administration.

Lithium is a rare mineral  that is currently being mined in only eight countries, with 85% of the global supply coming from Australia, Chile and China.

Commentators and observers said Charumbira should step down on moral and ethical grounds.

He was, however, immediately re-arrested on charges of breaching South African immigration laws.

The supporters, who were also spoiled with party regalia also received food, drinks and water before they walked about three kilometres to the venue at the growth point.

Mnangagwa was addressing thousands of Johane Marange apostolic sect members in Marange attending the church’s annual Passover, which started on July 1.

Kawara intimated that he was devoting his time to his family and the work of God.

The members of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) were in charge of distributing Zanu PF party regalia some 2km away from the rally venue in Muzarabani.

Moyo, who is a former Midlands governor and Zanu PF deputy secretary for administration, has a strong support base in Redcliff.

Mnangagwa recycled a number of ministers and brought some controversial new faces in the cabinet that he appointed last week.

He is said to have qualifications in actuarial science and business administration, which he obtained from a United States university.

ZBC insiders said the case could open a can of worms as there were many female employees that were victims of sexual harassment.