Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Eyeing VP's Post - Mliswa

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Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Eyeing VP's Post - Mliswa

[New Zimbabwe] The newly-appointed Zanu PF spokesperson, Chris Mutsvangwa is reported to be very ambitious and is eyeing the vice president, Norton independent MP Temba Mliswa has said.

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