Zimbabwean newspaper claims Makoni was part of Mbeki plan

The Zimbabwean newspaper has published a story claiming South African President Thabo Mbeki is supportive of Simba Makoni’s bid to run for president. Editor Wilf Mbanga said their reporter picked up the story in South Africa and confirmed it with officials from Mbeki’s government. He says they have also run it by Makoni’s people, who confirmed Mbeki had hoped for a change of leadership within Zanu PF at their special congress in December last year.