Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe’s opposition leader has been sworn in as prime minister in a unity government with President Robert Mugabe.During last year’s presidential elections, Mr Tsvangirai won the first round, but withdrew from the run, citing violence against his supporters, however later agreed to share power with Mr Mugabe.
I’m not a heavy follower of politics; but I wouldn’t be surprised to hear if Mugabe had anything to do with the violence which took place. Also, this is the first I’ve heard of two leaders sharing the role of Prime Minister.
Problems facing the new government include a cholera epidemic which has killed more than 3,400 people, a collapsed economy and a 90% unemployment rate.
Hyperinflation is causing prices to double everyday and the country stopped publishing inflation figures after it was last estimated at 231m%. People are using foreign currency wherever possible and more than half the population rely on emergency food aid.
The new cabinet will be sworn in on Friday. One can only pray things will change for the better for Zimbabwe, however with Mugabe still in power it’s doubtful this will happen.
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