{"id":101571,"date":"2024-12-07T14:16:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T12:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/chamisa-deeply-hurt-as-mnangagwa-ignores-him-at-botswana-inauguration"},"modified":"2024-12-07T16:26:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T14:26:21","slug":"chamisa-deeply-hurt-as-mnangagwa-ignores-him-at-botswana-inauguration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/chamisa-deeply-hurt-as-mnangagwa-ignores-him-at-botswana-inauguration","title":{"rendered":"Chamisa Deeply Hurt as Mnangagwa Ignores Him at Botswana Inauguration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Nelson Chamisa has revealed that he was hurt after failing to have an opportunity to exchange greetings with President Emmerson Mnangagwa during their recent visit to Botswana.<\/p>\n<p>Chamisa and Mnangagwa joined other politicians and Heads of State and Government in November to witness the inauguration of new Botswana President Duima Gideon Bolo at the National Stadium in Gaborone.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being in the same venue, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader and President Mnangagwa did not manage to even greet each other.<\/p>\n<p>Chamisa Disappointed After Mnangagwa Ignores Him During Botswana Visit<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with the Daily News, Nelson Chamisa said he had hoped to shake hands or exchange a few words with Mnangagwa, lamenting that their last handshake dates back to 2017.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIs it normal that I and Mr Mnangagwa have never shaken hands since 2017, except in the ballot? We have never had a phone conversation either. Is that normal?,\u201d Chamisa asked.<\/p>\n<p><b>Call For A Civilised Dialogue<\/b><\/p>\n<p>He went on to question Mnangagwa\u2019s feelings toward him saying,<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere in the world would you find that kind of acrimony? You dialogue through the ballot because when you are on the ballot paper together, that is a dialogue. Civilised people talk.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the report by the Daily News, Nelson Chamisa is open to a political dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.<\/p>\n<p><b>Chamisa Teases New Political Venture<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Chamisa\u2019s remarks come as speculation grows about his next political move. On his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader hinted at launching a new initiative.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019M EXCITED&#8230;For the new to born or kick in, the past must pass away and die! Now it\u2019s happening!\u201d Chamisa posted.<\/p>\n<p>The opposition leader quit the CCC in January, citing infiltration by Zanu-PF and other subversive forces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Nelson Chamisa has revealed that he was hurt after failing to have an opportunity to exchange greetings with President Emmerson Mnangagwa during their recent visit to Botswana. 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