ly battling to sustain. Experts said while reshuffling his cabinet may improve Mugabe’s sagging popularity, they pointed out that this may create new problems, which Mugabe may find insurmountable.
“Because he has run out of people to choose from, he is finding it extremely difficult to replace the current crop,” University of Zimbabwe lecturer, Dr John Makumbe told The Zimbabwean. “Besides, most of the people in Zanu (PF) are sick anyway. He is facing a difficult period. He has made statements in the past insinuating that there could be a cabinet reshuffle soon. But then he forgets. He is old. As a matter of fact, he spends most of his time sleeping. All that time you think he is working hard, he will actually be sleeping.”
Independent economic consultant John Robertson said Mugabe was likely to maintain the status quo because he wanted loyalty.
Kuwadzana Member of Parliament Nelson Chamisa said Mugabe was afraid of worsening divisions already existing within his party.
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Reshuffle overdue – analysts(01-02-07)
HARARE - The looming Cabinet reshuffle has long been overdue, analysts said this week, citing the appalling performance of some of the players in President Robert Mugabe's Development Cabinet.
Political analysts said Mugabe should move to trim his bloated government, which the fiscus is frantical
Political analysts said Mugabe should move to trim his bloated government, which the fiscus is frantical