Sick Tsvgangirai to miss Bulawayo demo

MDC-T President Morgan Tsvangirai is set to skip his party's Saturday demonstration in Bulawayo.

About 10 000 people are expected to take part.

Tsvangirai issued a statement Wednesday updating "fellow Zimbabweans" on his condition.

He is 'recovering' in South Africa from undisclosed ailment.

"I may be indisposed, but I am more worried about my country and its economy that seem to be in a far much worse state than my personal state of health."

He added "Rest assured, I am on the path to full recovery and I will be joining you soon to continue with the struggle for freedom, peace, democracy and national prosperity".

MDC-T officials in Bulawayo have been silent on Tavangirai's availability.

They now admit that   his absence 'could take off some shine' on the demonstration.

"Morgan is the single face of the party. His absence will definitely affect the spirit of the demo" said one official.

He however questioned his boss choice of traveling to South Africa for treatment, shunning local health facilities.

"He is just the same as his rival (President Mugabe).

"Morgan always complain that Mugabe is seeking treatment in Singapore yet he is in South Africa.
"What is he saying about local health care?".