President Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly condemned corruption, describing it as "cancerous" to Zimbabwe's national development agenda.
Speaking at the official opening of Zanu-PF's 22nd National People's Conference in Mutare, Mnangagwa said corruption, tribalism, and regionalism have no place in the ruling party or government.
Corruption, tribalism, and regionalism have no place in the ruling party or government.
Mnangagwa urged members to uphold integrity and discipline, warning that corrupt behaviour risked alienating the party from the people.
This comes barely a week after a fierce exchange between President Mnangagwa and his deputy, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's camps, over allegations of corruption and state capture.
Author's summary: Mnangagwa slams corruption as "cancerous" to Zimbabwe's development.