More people troop into Tsvangirai's big tent

The Movement for Democratic Change led by former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai today said former Chegutu mayor Francis Dhlakama, founding member Biggie Haurobi, and over 10 others that had left the party in the past few years, on Wednesday rejoined.

The group was also joined by two others from Zapu who have also joined the MDC-T as the country braces for watershed elections in 2018.

At a press conference at Harvest House, Zapu national executive member Lloyd Masarirambi said he was happy to join the MDC-T family to fight for democratic change in the country.

"In other parties we struggled and I know in the MDC-T we will do better," Masarirambi told the press conference yesterday.

Tsvangirai welcomed the group onto the MDC-T big tent, saying their joining the party was consistent with a resolution of the MDC-T to create a big tent of democrats to fight for change in the country.

Last week, the MDC-T leader told the nation that he was prepared to work with Zimbabweans of all political shades and colours to positively transform the lives of the people.

"Today's coming of this group into the party is consistent with our big tent philosophy. A happy welcome to you all," Tsvangirai said.