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Africa Subsaharan |
Zimbabwe: Zim Army On 'High Alert' As Mugabe Allies Plan to 'Foment Disharmony Within the Military' - Report |
2018-02-12 |
[All Africa] Zim-bob-we's army has reportedly been placed on high alert following reports that ex-president Bob MuggsyMugabe ![]() Crocodileandf your title is Shopper in Chieflet him win.... 's allies could be "regrouping and planning to foment disharmony within the military". According to the privately owned Zim-bob-we Independent newspaper, the Zim-bob-we Defence Forces (ZDF) Commander Phillip Valerio Sibanda has warned the soldiers against taking bribes from ex-Zanu-PF officials linked to former first lady Grace Mugabe's Generation 40 (G40) group. The G40 members, who were expelled from the ruling Zanu-PF party when Mugabe was ousted in November, were reportedly coalescing around Grace. Reports last weak indicated that members of the G40 were about to launch a new party in Zim-bob-we. Mugabe's nephew Patrick Zhuwao, who was also a member of the G40 said, however, that the new political outfit was not an avenue to bring back" his ousted uncle. The group was said to have over the past few weeks intensified its sharp attacks on the new government, criticising the military's involvement in ending Mugabe's 37-years reign. The Zim-bob-we Independent said that as fears of a military disturbance grew, Sibanda had since told the presidential guard unit that "there are clandestine plans to foment disharmony within the military following the formation of the new political party". The newly appointed military chief was also believed to be on a nationwide tour to speak to the soldiers on issues including the welfare of troops, the role of G40, the operation which led to Mugabe's fall, and the plot to bomb the ex-president's dairy. He was, according to sources, accompanied by incoming Zim-bob-we National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant General Edzai Absolom Chimonyo, army spokesperson Alphios Makotore and other senior officers. |
Posted by:Fred |
#4 Oh wait, I'm on the wrong article. Or am I ? |
Posted by: Besoeker 2018-02-12 07:42 |
#3 the new management had probably let it be known that if everybody kept their mouths shut and behaved then they could enjoy a quiet, peaceful and alive retirement Pretty much like our former monarchy. |
Posted by: Skidmark 2018-02-12 07:33 |
#2 ...I said at the time that given the relative gentleness of the coup, the new management had probably let it be known that if everybody kept their mouths shut and behaved then they could enjoy a quiet, peaceful and alive retirement. A shame some people just can't take a hint. Mike |
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2018-02-12 05:40 |
#1 Do you feel luck, Punk? Well do ya? |
Posted by: newc 2018-02-12 03:51 |