'Mugabe stole my Xmas'

Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday likened President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu-PF party to the Grinch that stole Christmas.

Delivering his end of year address at the party's Harvest House headquarters in Harare the MDC leader said Zanu-PF had failed dismally to deliver on all its election promises since last year's disputed national elections.

He said Zimbabwe had become a nation of poor vendors and people have no money in their pockets, no food at home and yet the shops and supermarkets are full of goods and products that they cannot afford.

Tsvangirai after stealing yet another election, Mugabe promised to create 2.2 million jobs, increase productivity in industries and add more disposable income in people's pockets among many other empty promises but the reality is something completely different, companies are closing down, all hope is now completely shattered and the economic prospects remain dim for the country and its people.