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Mugabe to name ministers 'soon' Mugabe to name ministers 'soon'
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Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is in the process of forming a new government and will finish soon, a minister has said.Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is in the process of forming a new government and will finish soon, a minister has said.
Information Minister Sikhanyiso Ndlovu told state media the government would be "inclusive" but gave no details.Information Minister Sikhanyiso Ndlovu told state media the government would be "inclusive" but gave no details.
The main opposition party has refused a suggestion to share the ministry of home affairs with Mr Mugabe's party.The main opposition party has refused a suggestion to share the ministry of home affairs with Mr Mugabe's party.
Meanwhile, aid workers have warned that one million people could be at risk from a cholera outbreak in Harare.Meanwhile, aid workers have warned that one million people could be at risk from a cholera outbreak in Harare.
Medecins Sans Frontieres says that on average 38 new patients are being admitted every day - most of them from densely populated suburbs Harare. Nurses are said to be overwhelmed.Medecins Sans Frontieres says that on average 38 new patients are being admitted every day - most of them from densely populated suburbs Harare. Nurses are said to be overwhelmed.
The main reason for the outbreak is the run-down infrastructure, burst sewage pipes and water cuts, the medical charity says.The main reason for the outbreak is the run-down infrastructure, burst sewage pipes and water cuts, the medical charity says.
DilemmaDilemma
The leadership of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has started a meeting to discuss its response to the failure of Sunday's regional talks to break the political impasse. The leadership of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has repeated that it will not join a national unity government until the differences over cabinet posts are resolved.
People in the rural areas are disappearing in the night 'Esther' Harare diary: New abductionsDeath throes of Harare's hospitalsPeople in the rural areas are disappearing in the night 'Esther' Harare diary: New abductionsDeath throes of Harare's hospitals
Mr Mugabe's Zanu-PF party and the MDC agreed in September to share power but not on cabinet posts.Mr Mugabe's Zanu-PF party and the MDC agreed in September to share power but not on cabinet posts.
MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai accuses Mr Mugabe of trying to grab most powers for him and his officials and insists he will hold out for an equitable distribution of power.MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai accuses Mr Mugabe of trying to grab most powers for him and his officials and insists he will hold out for an equitable distribution of power.
One party official said it would be the most difficult decision the MDC had taken since its formation in 1999.
The dilemma is whether to join the government "under protest" and yield to regional pressure by agreeing to co-manage the ministry of home affairs, which controls the police.
BBC southern Africa correspondent Peter Biles says the MDC could boycott the new government on the grounds that it does not represent genuine power-sharing.
MINISTRY DIVISION Zanu-PF: 15 ministries including: DefenceForeign affairs JusticeLocal governmentMedia Main MDC: 13 ministries including: Constitutional and parliamentary affairsEconomic planning and investment promotionLabourSportArts and cultureScience and technology development MDC (Mutambara): Three including: EducationIndustry and commerce Source: Government gazette Mugabe wins out in talks
Mr Tsvangirai argues that, under current plans, Mr Mugabe's Zanu-PF party would hold the defence and state security portfolios and so would dominate the security forces.Mr Tsvangirai argues that, under current plans, Mr Mugabe's Zanu-PF party would hold the defence and state security portfolios and so would dominate the security forces.
Under the terms of the deal Mr Tsvangirai is supposed to be named prime minister, Zanu-PF would have 15 cabinet posts, Mr Tsvangirai's MDC 13 and a breakaway MDC group three.Under the terms of the deal Mr Tsvangirai is supposed to be named prime minister, Zanu-PF would have 15 cabinet posts, Mr Tsvangirai's MDC 13 and a breakaway MDC group three.
Arthur Mutambara, who leads the smaller MDC group, has urged Mr Tsvangirai to accept the latest offer on power-sharing. MINISTRY DIVISION Zanu-PF: 15 ministries including: DefenceForeign affairs JusticeLocal governmentMedia Main MDC: 13 ministries including: Constitutional and parliamentary affairsEconomic planning and investment promotionLabourSportArts and cultureScience and technology development MDC (Mutambara): Three including: EducationIndustry and commerce Source: Government gazette class="" href="/1/hi/world/africa/7720460.stm">Mugabe wins out in talks Arthur Mutambara, who leads the smaller MDC group, has urged Mr Tsvangirai to accept the latest offer on power-sharing.
Mr Mugabe has reportedly agreed to let the MDC run the finance ministry, in order to kick-start the devastated economy.Mr Mugabe has reportedly agreed to let the MDC run the finance ministry, in order to kick-start the devastated economy.
Mr Mugabe was re-elected as Zimbabwe's president in June, after Mr Tsvangirai withdrew from the second round of voting citing violence.Mr Mugabe was re-elected as Zimbabwe's president in June, after Mr Tsvangirai withdrew from the second round of voting citing violence.
Barely functioning
Zimbabwe is suffering from severe food shortages and rampant inflation, and the MDC leader has warned that a million Zimbabweans could starve to death in a year if the political deadlock continues.Zimbabwe is suffering from severe food shortages and rampant inflation, and the MDC leader has warned that a million Zimbabweans could starve to death in a year if the political deadlock continues.
Our correspondent says the public health system is barely functioning - many hospitals are without medical supplies and there is a serious shortage of doctors and nurses. BBC southern Africa correspondent Peter Biles says the public health system is barely functioning - many hospitals are without medical supplies and there is a serious shortage of doctors and nurses.
This week, the government was reported to have set up an inter-ministerial taskforce to tackle the cholera outbreak in Harare and three other provinces.This week, the government was reported to have set up an inter-ministerial taskforce to tackle the cholera outbreak in Harare and three other provinces.
No official figures are available for cholera-related deaths but Health Minister David Parirenyatwa has said the death toll is not as high as previously reported.No official figures are available for cholera-related deaths but Health Minister David Parirenyatwa has said the death toll is not as high as previously reported.
Last month, the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights said 120 had died this year from the outbreak of cholera.Last month, the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights said 120 had died this year from the outbreak of cholera.