Chombo available to serve under Mnangagwa

Former Finance minister, Ignatius Chombo, wished President Mnangagwa well in his new roles and responsibilities.

Chombo wrote to President Emmerson Mnangagwa two days after he had been sworn into office offering to work for him in any capacity.

In a passionate congratulatory message to Mnangagwa, Chombo wrote from his hospital bed pledging he would be unwaveringly loyal to Mnangagwa in the same way he was to former president, Robert Mugabe, who was deposed last month.

"I saw your inauguration as the second executive President of the Republic of Zimbabwe with pride and contentment, especially after the goings on in the party and government during the last six weeks. I wish I could attend but I couldn't because I am in hospital for some health problems that doctors are attending to. I missed all recently held meetings because I was away, learning some hard lessons," Chombo wrote.

"I wish to heartily congratulate you for your elevation to the position of president of the Republic of Zimbabwe as well as first secretary of our beloved party Zanu-PF. May God give you strength and guidance as you lead us into the future.

"You have all my full support and loyalty in equal measure as I served the formerPresident R.G. Mugabe during his tenure in office.

"I am available to serve in any capacity that you deem fit. Once again, I wish you all the greatest good and may God bless you ever more," he wrote.