20 of the 32 CCC MPs Who Visited Mnangagwa’s Farm Were Appointed by Tshabangu

A group of 20 MPs and senators from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) attended an event at President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Kwekwe farm, a visit that was organized by Mnangagwa’s office, not Parliament.

The visit was marked by controversy, as 20 out of 32 lawmakers present were appointed by the CCC’s interim secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu, who took control of the party after the 2023 general elections.

Tshabangu, who was not on the original 2023 election list, gained influence in the party by recalling dozens of elected representatives, which led to by-elections that saw ZANU PF strengthen its parliamentary majority.

His loyalists, mostly appointed after the election, attended the field day, while the majority of the CCC MPs and senators stayed away, viewing the event as a political maneuver by Mnangagwa.

The list of attendees from the CCC includes MPs and Senators from various regions who replaced previous representatives. These appointments have fueled concerns of party division and the growing influence of Tshabangu within the CCC.

In other news, Seventeen individuals were detained for taking photos at the scene of a road traffic accident in Harare, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the busy intersection of Sam Nujoma Street and Robert Mugabe Road in central Harare, causing several injuries.

A commuter omnibus, attempting to overtake a City of Harare refuse compactor while trying to avoid arrest, failed to complete the maneuver and collided with the vehicle, injuring multiple passengers.

The arrested individuals were caught photographing the scene, and their smartphones were confiscated by the police.

The trend of capturing and sharing accident scenes on social media has become more prevalent in recent times. This has led to concerns, especially when serious injuries or fatalities are involved, as loved ones sometimes learn about the incident through social media posts before authorities have had a chance to properly identify the victims and notify their next of kin.

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