JM Nkomo family chides Zanu PF over Mujuru

THE family of the late Father Zimbabwe, Joshua Nkomo has chided Zanu PF for expending their energies on Vice President Joice Mujuru at the expense of the country's economy which is bleeding profusely.

Nkomo's only surviving son, Sibangilizwe, said the family was more concerned about the welfare of Zimbabweans than Zanu PF's internal fights, pointing out that they had nothing against Mujuru, despite her remarks to his father.

"The sooner Zanu PF stops their mudslinging and focuses on finding solutions facing the nation, the better for all of us," he told Southern Eye.

"We (Nkomo family) are not worried about their infighting and their affairs, we are worried about the welfare of Zimbabweans."

Nkomo said Zimbabweans were suffering and needed lasting solutions to their problems. He said the people were not interested in Zanu PF's squabbles.

 "We are looking at the bigger picture — the welfare of Zimbabwean and not on personalities," he charged.

Analysts accuse Zanu PF of having a lackadaisical approach to the problems the country is facing, among them the continued closure of companies, yet it is sprightly to factionalism and fighting for positions ahead of the party's congress, which begins today.

A number of ministers were recently accused of "absconding" from work to follow First Lady Grace Mugabe in her nationwide rallies.