Is Mnangagwa Still Mugabe’s Puppet? Social Media Reacts – ZimEye

By A CorrespondentPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing renewed criticism on social media following the recent conferment of the Robert Mugabe Commendation Award for Service in Human Capital Development and Outstanding Leadership to Dr Madeline Nyamwanza Makonese, Zimbabwe’s first female medical doctor and only the second in Africa The award ceremony held at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on Monday celebrated Dr Nyamwanza Makonese’s monumental contributions to the medical field and her role in paving the way for future generations of healthcare professionals However, the decision to continue using the late Robert Mugabe’s name for national honours has triggered a wave of backlash online Many Zimbabweans questioned why President Mnangagwa remains so closely tied to his predecessor’s legacy, with one netizen bluntly asking on X, “Is Mnangagwa still Mugabe’s puppet?” Critics argue this reveals Mnangagwa’s inability to fully break from the Mugabe era, despite years of positioning himself as a reform-minded leader Meanwhile, supporters maintain that the award simply honors Zimbabwe’s history and iconic figures, devoid of political motives This latest controversy has reignited a heated debate about the ruling party’s ongoing relationship with its past and whether invoking Mugabe’s name fosters unity or deepens divisions within the country Source: Zimeye All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Zimeye