Zimbabwe’s new president urges public unity as cabinet sworn in
Harare — Zimbabwe’s new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, called for public unity to revive the country’s sickly economy as his new cabinet took office on Monday. "I have sworn in a new cabinet just to finish the term of the former president, which is a period of six to seven months," Mnangagwa said, after the new ministers took the oath of office at state house. "I believe with my team we will stand up to the challenge. "I want them (Zimbabweans) to be united, we must grow our economy," he added. Mnangagwa was seen as favourite to succeed long-time ruler Robert Mugabe but then fell out with his boss. Mugabe dismissed him after the then first lady, Grace Mugabe, accused him of plotting to topple her husband. He briefly went into exile, returning after the army stepped in and the ruling party expelled Mugabe and a coterie of allies. The veteran ruler resigned on November 21 after 37 years in power. Mnangagwa, chosen by the ruling party to replace Mugabe, appointed a new cabinet on Thurs...
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