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Zimbabwe PM vows to stabilise economy

Published:Thursday | February 12, 2009 | 10:33 AM

Zimbabwe\'s new Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, has vowed to stabilise the country\'s shattered economy and end political violence.



The former opposition leader addressed thousands of cheering supporters yesterday after being sworn-in under a power-sharing deal with President Robert Mugabe.



Mr. Mugabe, who administered the oath to his long-standing rival, has promised to co-operate in the unity government.



Zimbabwe faces rampant inflation, a cholera epidemic and 90 percent unemployment.



The international community has promised additional aid to the country only if real changes take place.



Addressing a rally at a stadium in Harare, Mr Tsvangirai said the government had to get the country working again.



He said the first priority was to stabilise the economy.