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I won’t quit — Mugabe

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has said he has no plans to retire and will stand in the next presidential election if his party endorses his candidacy — a move which will heighten fears that he is determined to be president for life.

Mugabe’s decision to stay on sets the stage for another bruising fight between him and his fierce rival, MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai in the elections that he says are possibly on for next year.

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...President defends controversial diamond deals

 

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has further immersed himself in the ongoing diamonds row by defending controversial mining companies Mbada Diamonds and Canadile Miners which have been accused of involvement in shady deals with government.

Mines minister Obert Mpofu could face contempt of court charges over the diamonds dispute unless he complies with a recent Supreme Court ruling to let certain gem packages be kept by the Reserve Bank.

 

 

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