Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is expected to deliver the keynote address and review what the party has done in its 10 year history, as well as explain the outstanding issues in the unity government. The MDC says it has invited several guests from different countries, political parties and organizations. The conference will close with what the MDC call a celebratory rally on Sunday afternoon at the Glamis Stadium.
Speaking to Newsreel on Thursday, party spokesman Nelson Chamisa told us the national conference was the second most powerful body in terms of decision making, after the National Council. Several leadership positions are also set to be filled, particularly positions that have arisen in the National Council.
Meanwhile the delegates from all of the partys 12 provinces will submit reports on what is happening in their areas. Chamisa told us the National Conference can make recommendations for the party to pull out from the coalition government, if it feels this is in the best interest of the party. – SWRadio Africa