MDC-T VPs still to get mandates

MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai is still to issue specific mandates to the two new party vice-presidents, Nelson Chamisa and Elias Mudzuri, amid allegations he appointed them last week to dilute Thokozani Khupe's powers.

In making the appointments, Tsvangirai did not assign specific roles to the two new VPs, creating a potential for the triumvirate of his deputies to step on each other's toes.

Tsvangirai's spokesman, Luke Tamborinyoka, yesterday said that the mandates of the VPs would be announced soon. After news of the elevation of Chamisa and Mudzuri last week, some party members expressed disgruntlement and there were fears that the move could cause a party split.