Mugabe keeps hardliners in Cabinet

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe announced his new Cabinet yesterday, firing the moderate finance minister but keeping hardliners who have spearheaded harsh media controls and seizures of white-owned farms in Zimbabwe.

Mugabe keeps hardliners in Cabinet

Simba Makoni, the finance minister, had urged restraint in land seizures and firm action by authorities to end the political violence that has crippled the economy. He was replaced by Cabinet veteran Herbert Murerwa, shuffled from the Industry and Trade Ministry, state media reported.

Mugabe had dissolved his Cabinet on Friday, a long overdue move following his declared re-election in March.

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