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Reverend Jesse Jackson speaks highly of Mugabe
07 Jun 2012 at 06:07hrs | Views
Renowned human rights activist and former United States of America Congressman, Rtd. Reverend Jesse Jackson says equitable distribution of resources is fundamental in addressing poverty.
Reverend Jackson also commended President Robert Mugabe, for championing the empowerment programme.
The famous civil rights leader said this during an impromptu meeting with Zimbabwe's head of delegation to the on-going 2012 KP Intercessional meeting in Washington DC, Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu.
Rev Jackson spoke highly of President Robert Mugabe, saying equitable distribution of resources is critical in addressing poverty as well as social inequalities and expressed his support of the land redistribution exercise.
Dr. Mpofu, who extended an invitation to Rev. Jackson to come to Zimbabwe, said illegal sanctions by the US have had a negative impact on the investment drive.
Prior to the meeting, Dr. Mpofu together with Attorney-General Johannes Tomana had an opportunity to visit Rayburn House Office building around Washington's Capitol Hill where they met Congressman Jesse Jackson Junior.
Reverend Jackson also commended President Robert Mugabe, for championing the empowerment programme.
The famous civil rights leader said this during an impromptu meeting with Zimbabwe's head of delegation to the on-going 2012 KP Intercessional meeting in Washington DC, Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu.
Dr. Mpofu, who extended an invitation to Rev. Jackson to come to Zimbabwe, said illegal sanctions by the US have had a negative impact on the investment drive.
Prior to the meeting, Dr. Mpofu together with Attorney-General Johannes Tomana had an opportunity to visit Rayburn House Office building around Washington's Capitol Hill where they met Congressman Jesse Jackson Junior.
Source - zbc
