The president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabweans who fled the country due to the economic crisis under the former President, Robert Mugabe to return home.
In a major speech to investors in South Africa on Thursday the new leader of Zimbabwe urged those who have fled to return and help rebuild the country.
Mnangagwa took over from Robert Mugabe after the 93 year old leader resigned following a military takeover for days.
“You are so many here in the diaspora because of in particular economic challenges that beset our country,” Mnangagwa said in a speech delivered in Pretoria.
He said “I appeal to you to come to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is your home, you are welcome (back).”
Millions of Zimbabweans left the country over the past twenty years with many going to South Africa.
Mnangagwa said “Whatever offence we committed to you please put that behind you…. forgive. “I wish to say may we together agree that let bygones be bygones and look in the future with hope.
“The country is ours together, it is not the country of (ruling) ZANU-PF, it is not the country of (opposition) MDC.”From now on Zimbabwe is now open for business,” Mnangagwa told the Zimbabwean business in South Africa.
Mnangagwa’s visit to South Africa is his first since becoming president.
Source: Africafeeds.com
