The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
In an apparent admission that the country’s quasi currency is a worth a fraction of the US dollar, Mnangagwa said the $1.24 pump price as of last week was the equivalent of between 50 and 60 cents per litre.
The main labour alliance, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called for a three-day stay-at-home strike, accusing the government of lacking empathy for the already overburdened poor.
– ‘Subversive political activities’ –
Government spokesman Nick Mangwana in statement late Sunday accused the strike organisers of pushing a political “regime change” agenda and of “subversive political activities”.
“The prevailing security situation in the country is a culmination of a well-orchestrated series of events by the (opposition) MDC Alliance working in cahoots with NGOs, civic society, youth organisations, pressure groups and individuals,” the security minister said.
But the leader of the main opposition MDC, Nelson Chamisa, said: “We have a national crisis which is descending into a humanitarian crisis”.
Mnangagwa took over from long-time ruler and autocrat Robert Mugabe following military intervention, before winning the presidency in a disputed July election.
“We want Mnangagwa to know our displeasure in his failure,” said another Bulawayo protester, 22-year-old Mthandazo Moyo.
“Mugabe was evil but he listened,” he added.
