Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai rejects Mugabe appointment of permanent secretaries
source: SW Radio Africa
By Lance Guma
25 February 2009
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday held a joint press conference with his Deputy, Arthur Mutambara, at which both men rejected the unilateral appointment of ministerial Permanent Secretaries by Mugabe on Tuesday. Tsvangirai said these were, ‘in contravention of both the Global Political Agreement and the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which is very clear with regard to senior government appointments.’ Under the deal only the leadership of the President, his two deputies and the Prime Minister with his two deputies, will consult and agree on such appointments. Tsvangirai said Mugabe’s announcement therefore had no force in law. It’s expected Tsvangirai and Mutambara will meet Mugabe later in the week to try to resolve the impasse.
According to a statement issued by Tsvangirai after the [continue reading]

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