Zimbabwe: Fresh Divisions Rock Mwonzora Party

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Zimbabwe: Fresh Divisions Rock Mwonzora Party

[New Zimbabwe] THERE was drama at the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T standing committee last week when senior officials were openly accused of embezzling party funds amounting to $4 million, highlighting the emergency of fresh fissures in the outfit.

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