Zhuwao responds to claims Anne Nhira is his "small house"

Acting tourism Minister Patrick Zhuwao has denied reports that he granted Anne Nhira’s request to ban Zodwa Wabantu from performing at the Harare International Carnival because she is his side dish.

Said Zhuwao:

As soon as the officials responded to her (Nhira), those that did not agree with her chose to say she’s Patrick Zhuwao’s side dish. Now, what does that mean for young ladies that need to approach the government? It means you cannot write to the minister and you cannot engage with a minister. And what’s most fascinating about it is that some of the voices are feminists or people claiming to be feminists. If you don’t agree with her position and her appeal, please disagree with her on the basis that you see things differently, but don’t label her as Patrick Zhuwao’s side chick. What you then do is you stop all young ladies from being able to interact with ministers.

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