NEW: President Mnangagwa goes on leave

Online Reporter

President Mnangagwa on Thursday started his annual leave, with his deputy, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, set to take over as Acting President until his return on February 5.

In a statement, Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, in charge of Presidential Communications, Mr George Charamba said the President will spend his vacation in the country.

“The Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Misheck Sibanda, wishes to advise that His Excellency the President, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa, started his annual vacation yesterday, January 13, 2022,” reads the statement.

“His vacation which runs until February 5 2022, will be spent in the country. During this period, Honourable Vice President, General (Retired) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, is Acting President.”