Zimbabwe's president takes three-week break, leaves deputy in charge

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The Chinese embassy lashed out at some NGOs in Zimbabwe, accusing them of being “superfluous” and xenophobic. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • President Mnangagwa took a break a few days after firing his State Security Minister Owen Ncube amid allegations of worsening infighting in his ruling Zanu PF party.