National budget driven by Zanu PF interests- Shamu

Zanu PF MP and former minister of Information, Media and publicity Webster Shamu has exposed that the national budget announced by finance minster Patrick Chinamasa was influenced by the Zanu PF ideologies and interests amid concerns that the move s un popular with the majority of citizens.

"Firstly, I want to thank Hon. Chinamasa for the Budget that he presented to this House. The Budget presentation outlines how the National Budget would be distributed to the various Ministries," he said.

"Secondly, I agree with Hon. Misiharabwi-Mushonga when she applauded the Minister's performance. The Budget is driven by ZANU PF's people oriented policies."

He said the Minister is guided by the aims and objectives of the ruling Party, ZANU PF.

"When Hon. Chinamasa presented the Budget, he paid tribute to His Excellency, the President (Robert) Mugabe for his guidance and support. This reflects that there is no discord between Hon. Chinamasa, His Excellency, President of the nation and the ruling party ZANU PF and the interests of the people," he said.

"I agreed with Hon. Chinamasa spoke when we were in Victoria Falls during the ZANU PF 15th Annual People's Conference when he highlighted that what has caused us to be hamstrung economically."