More purges loom in MDC

Months before the Movement for Democratic Change is scheduled to hold its second elective congress, there are moves within its ranks to purge individuals accused of destabilizing the party.

In a hard-hitting statement issued recently, the party said it was ready to take decisive action to weed out corrupt elements.

While party insiders said the purges were meant to strengthen Welshman Ncube's political hand as president of the MDC, and enhance his chances for the re-election, there are indications that the plan could ricochet.