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The government of President Mnangagwa has been thrown into disarray after “his niece” Henrietta Rushwaya’s gold smuggling case, which allegedly involves his State security apparatus, was discussed in the British House of Lords.
His trusted security apparatchiks were actually the main conduit fueling corrupt and undeclared exportation of gold to Dubai.
In a statement, minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Dr Sibusiso Moyo lamented the discussion and expressed fears of another sanctions regime directed against Harare.
“We take note of the debate which took place in the British House of Lords on 27 October and, once again, express our surprise at the level of invasive interest in our internal affairs which persists in the hallowed halls of Westminster Palace.
“It is more than 40 years ago that the Union Flag was lowered and yet, it seems, our friends in London still regard Zimbabwe as part of their extended family – requiring constant supervision, correction and even punishment when, in their own assessment, we stray from the path they and others have chosen for us,” he said.
Moyo said government was naturally disappointed at the overally negative tone and tenor of the debate and by the uninformed quality of much of the commentary or observation made by those who spoke.
He said there was a deliberate attempt to besmirch President Mnangagwa by way of innuendo, with the corruption and smuggling case involving Rushwaya.
“We note, as deeply unfortunate, the implied threat of more sanctions from the UK and the assurance given to the Lords that such measures are currently under active consideration in London.
“Equally unfortunate is the clear acknowledgement by the British Government that it is actively engaging others – including the African Union, the European Union, the Commonwealth, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and South Africa – with a view to further intensifying pressure upon Zimbabwe,” he said.
Moyo said “genuine friends and partners do not prescribe or dictate but they guide, advice and assist”.
His statement comes in the wake of Cabinet’s approval of a draft proposed law that punishes all Zimbabweans outside and inside the country who campaign for the continued imposition of sanctions. Nhau/Indaba
