By A Correspondent| Following his meeting woth civil society organisations in Matabeleland, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said his door remained open to dialogue as a way of addressing the challenges bedevilling society.

He said:

Today I was in Bulawayo to meet Matabeleland civil society organisations and discuss issues facing the region, as part of an ongoing dialogue with local groups.

We are committed to dialogue and cooperation as a means to address and resolve issues between the different strands of our nation.

We will continue to talk and to listen, and to deal with our differences with sensitivity, compassion and respect.

To the people of Matabeleland and all Zimbabweans, my door remains open.