The members of Zimbabwe’s ruling Party–Zanu (PF) were treated to a rare short speech from the President, Robert Mugabe. At 80 minutes long it was half the length of a usual tirade from the President. Shorter, rather than short.
Zanu (PF) members who were at their annual conference this weekend in Mutare have become used to two hour speeches from their President. Even longer on some occasions. But on this occasion they didn’t hide their disappointment at being short-changed with their President’s public speaking. They were asleep.
And the President? He was alert and conscious at the end, but appeared to be lagging somewhat.
That’s the problem with an 80 minute speech. It takes its toll on the speaker in addition to the audience.
