Zanu-PF members attempt to disrupt US envoy meeting

A group of placard waving Zanu-PF members unsuccessfully tried to disrupt a meeting held between US Ambassador Bruce Wharton and members of Zubo in Sikalenge village in Binga last Thursday.

The group sang a Tonga song and after three minutes of singing and dancing their leader demanded that the group be allowed into meetings with the ambassador.

The group demanded that the United States must do more for Zimbabwe instead of doing out handouts. However, both Wharton and members of Zubo, a women's association, appeared unmoved by the demonstrations.

In an interview, councillor of the area, Prince Sibanda said the demonstration was done by a group of Zanu-PF youths who wanted to showcase their existence to their leaders.

"Since independence, the government has been neglecting Binga and the US government has always been there to cover the gaps and we appreciate their assistance in our district," Sibanda said.

Sibanda said three members of the group that demonstrated have since gone back to the community to apologise.