Cabinet divided over Mugabe's directive on bonuses

President Robert Mugabe's cabinet is now deeply divided over the issue of awarding bonuses to civil servants following the veteran's leader's unexpected  outburst against Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa last weekend claiming the suspension of payments was not approved even when it was agreed upon.

Mugabe's stinging attacks on Chinamasa were based on misrepresentation as the bonus issue was actually discussed in cabinet before the minister announced the suspension of payments until 2017.

"The President's remarks were shocking because the issue was certainly discussed in cabinet," a senior minister said.

Mnangagwa and all ministers know the truth and a lot of ministers are angry over the issue.