*Evening News Round-up:Friday 21 February 2025* *Headlines* *Police Once Again Launch Hunt For Journalist Who Aired Geza’s Recordings* *2030 Agenda: Is Mnangagwa Being Sincere?* *Mnangagwa's Words vs Actions: A Tale of Deception?* *Bodies Of 90 Illegal Stilfontein Miners Remain Unclaimed* *Mt Hampden Residents Facing Displacement To Make Way For Cyber City plead For Clarity From Govt* *South Africa Invites Ukraine's Zelensky For State Visit* *Ugandan Opposition Politician Charged With Treason* *Rwanda Angered By US Sanctions Over DR Congo Violence* *US Aid Freeze Sows Disruption In HIV, Malaria Product Supply Chains* *Hamas Official Blames Netanyahu For Crisis Over Return Of Shiri Bibas’s Body* *Apple Pulls End-to-end Cloud Encryption Feature In UK* *Man Utd Have 'More Problems Than Solutions': Amorim* Join our *Ad-free* News Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VacXkvFJJhzd2UoZYF1F *Stories in Detail:* *Police Once Again Launch Hunt For Journalist Who Aired Geza’s Recordings* Police have launched a manhunt for Heart and Soul TV (HSTV) journalist Blessed Mhlanga who has aired recordings of war veteran Blessed Geza demanding President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s immediate resignation. Geza has gone into hiding with police also launching a hunt for the outspoken ally of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. In his interviews with Mhlanga and at press conferences also aired by the prominent journalist, Geza has made blunt comments about Mnangagwa’s controversial bid to cling to power beyond 2028, the time his constitutionally mandated two terms lapse. VP Chiwenga’s faction is fiercely opposed to Mnangagwa’s unpopular manoeuvres. In a statement on Friday, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said police were keen to question Mhlanga on “allegations of violating Section 164 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, Chapter 9:23.” The section pertains to the unlawful transmission of a data message to any individual, group, or the public, with the intent to incite acts of violence using a computer or information system. The cited law was amended by the Cyber and Data Protection Act. However, in a post on social media, Mhlanga denied he was on the run, saying he would visit the police on Monday. “Having read the @PoliceZimbabwe statement, having presented myself twice after being requested. I have called Commissioner Nyathi & assured him that I will be at CID by 9 am on Monday as I am currently unwell. I am not on the run. I have always complied to lawful orders,” Mhlanga said. *ZimLive* *2030 Agenda: Is Mnangagwa Being Sincere?* Assessing the sincerity of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s repeated statements about stepping down in 2028 is a complex matter, as it hinges on his actions, the political context, and the dynamics within his party, ZANU-PF, rather than just his words. Mnangagwa has consistently claimed to be a "constitutionalist," emphasizing that he will respect Zimbabwe’s constitutional two-term limit, which ends in 2028. He has made this point multiple times—addressing journalists in China in September 2024, speaking to editors in Harare in February 2025, and rejecting party resolutions to extend his tenure, such as at the ZANU-PF Annual Conference in October 2024. He’s even said, “I already know the date I am stepping down. In 2028, I am going home, and others will take over.” On the surface, this sounds like a firm commitment. However, there are reasons to question whether he means it. For one, ZANU-PF has a history of bending constitutional rules to cling to power—look at Robert Mugabe’s 37-year rule, which only ended via a coup Mnangagwa himself helped orchestrate in 2017. Within the party, factions have pushed a “2030 agenda” to extend his rule, with provincial leaders and MPs like Energy Mutodi openly calling for constitutional amendments to either stretch term lengths or scrap limits altogether. Mnangagwa hasn’t exactly cracked down on these voices. He’s criticized them vaguely, saying things like “some in ZANU-PF are not ZANU-PF,” but he hasn’t disciplined key proponents or shut down the debate decisively. This could suggest he’s keeping his options open, testing the waters while maintaining plausible deniability. Then there’s the political reality: Mnangagwa, now 82, governs a fractured party and a struggling country. His 2023 re-election was marred by fraud allegations and condemned by observers like the Southern African Development Community (SADC), yet he held on. Staying beyond 2028 might appeal to him if he fears losing influence or facing accountability for alleged corruption and human rights abuses—things the U.S. sanctioned him for in 2024, citing gold and diamond smuggling networks he’s accused of shielding. His reluctance to groom a clear successor, like Vice President Constantino Chiwenga (who some see as a rival), adds to the skepticism. If he were serious, wouldn’t he be preparing the ground for a smooth handover? On the flip side, he might genuinely want out. At his age, after decades in the game—guerrilla fighter, Mugabe’s enforcer, coup leader—retirement could be appealing. His public rejections of the 2030 push might be a signal to the military and international community that he won’t risk instability or sanctions by overstaying. Zimbabwe’s constitution is clear: two five-year terms max, no extensions for someone in his position. Amending it requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority and a referendum—tough hurdles given opposition resistance and public discontent over the economy. So, is he sincere? It’s a toss-up. His words align with a constitutional exit, but his inaction against the 2030 crowd and the party’s track record suggest he could pivot if the incentives shift—say, if factions loyal to him gain traction or if Chiwenga’s camp weakens. Critics like Fadzayi Mahere have called it a “public stunt,” pointing out that a parliamentary super-majority could still change the rules. Without stronger moves to lock in his departure—like naming a successor or crushing the extension talk—it’s hard to take his pledge at face value. History shows ZANU-PF leaders don’t easily let go of power voluntarily. I’d say watch his actions, not his speeches, over the next three years. That’ll tell the real story. *Mnangagwa's Words vs Actions: A Tale of Deception?* President Emmerson Mnangagwa's words have become increasingly unreliable, and it's easy to see why. Despite his repeated claims that he won't seek a term extension to 2030, his loyalists are singing a different tune. In fact, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere has hinted that constitutional amendments to extend Mnangagwa's rule are already in the works. This blatant discrepancy between Mnangagwa's words and his party's actions has raised eyebrows. Why hasn't he publicly condemned those pushing for a term extension? His silence is deafening, and it's hard not to wonder if he's being dishonest about his intentions. To make matters worse, Zanu PF secretary for war veterans Douglas Mahiya has threatened war veterans who oppose Mnangagwa's extended stay in office. This kind of intimidation tactic only adds to the perception that Mnangagwa's words are empty and lacking in sincerity. As the saying goes, "actions speak louder than words." In this case, Mnangagwa's actions – or rather, his lack thereof – are screaming louder than his words. It's no wonder that many people are questioning his trustworthiness. *Bodies Of 90 Illegal Stilfontein Miners Remain Unclaimed* Only three of the 93 illegal miners who died at Stilfontein have been claimed by their families so far, North West police say The remaining bodies are still at state mortuaries as no next of kin have come forward to claim them since police asked relatives to help identify them three weeks ago. Ten of the bodies were identified through police records which showed they had been arrested before, while 80 are still unidentified. Police spokesperson Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said DNA samples were obtained from the bodies and fingerprints were taken for comparison. “This process resulted in the identification of 10 bodies through previous arrests in the country,” he said. “The 10 were identified through the police database, which showed they were arrested in Jane Furse, Burgersfort, Welkom, Barberton and Kwa-Mhlanga.” Mokgwabone confirmed that one is South African, seven are from Mozambique and the others from Lesotho and Zimbabwe. He did not have information about their previous charges. . “We have their particulars, but they are not yet identified by their families,” he said. Mokgwabone said the bodies that had been claimed were handed over to their relatives, who are all from Mozambique. North West department of health spokesperson Lucas Mothibedi said they will keep the bodies and will only bury them as paupers after police have exhausted all avenues to find their next of kin. “The law does permit us to keep them for 30 days when there are no issues — i.e. police investigations, outstanding legal documentations, and no court battles/litigations. But in a unique case like this one, we can keep them as long as all avenues have not been fully explored,” he said. “Without presuming, we will be guided by the police. Once they are satisfied that there’s no hope, we will archive the DNA and then proceed with paupers’ funerals. The objective here is to ensure we find families — burying them is the last resort. We have enough space to keep them.” Mokgwaabone said people with missing relatives who know or suspect they worked in and around Khuma/Stilfontein as zama zamas and have not seen or heard from them for some time were requested to contact the investigation team at Stilfontein police station. “This led to us obtaining 45 control samples — 18 from Mozambican nationals, six from Lesotho nationals, eight from Zimbabweans, 12 from South Africans and one from a Botswana national.” *NewZW* *Mt Hampden Residents Facing Displacement To Make Way For Cyber City plead For Clarity From Govt* TURNER farm residents in Mt Hampden, who are facing displacement to pave way for the development of the new multi-million-dollar Zim Cyber City project, 26 kilometres northwest of Harare, are appealing to the government to provide a clear timeline for their relocation. The displacement will affect thousands of residents, but the affected persons say the uncertainty is hindering them from making long-term plans. The cyber city, estimated to cost around US$60 billion when complete, will be part of Zimbabwe’s proposed new administrative capital, also known as New Harare. As a precursor to the evictions, the government unilaterally exhumed about 1 000 graves between June and August last year, to pave way for the project. The cyber city is being developed by United Arab Emirates-based industrial conglomerate Mulk International, which has injected an initial US$500 million. An investigation conducted by NewZimbabwe.com, in conjunction with Information for Development Trust last year, revealed the community was in panic and fear as it faced eviction, relocation uncertainty, and job losses. The residents, many of whom have lived in the area for decades have nowhere else to go. Tamira Rufaso (40) said she and other residents were anxious because they do not know what lies ahead for them. “We are just hanging, waiting for something to happen, we are living on the edge,” she said. The Ministry of Local Government last year told this publication that affected residents would be moved by mid-2025 and that the government would find them a place to settle. Residents however say they have not been formally informed of the relocation. Cosmas Mandipwanya, who has been living in Mt Hampden since 1994, pleaded with the government to communicate its position. “We are pleading with the government to at least give us enough information. They should give us the timelines so that we know when we are leaving and where we are going so that we can plan using the government’s calendar,” he said. “Right now, I cannot even do a six-month or one-year project because we are scared that anytime we may be evicted. “Kungonzwa mota ichiuya wakutofunga kuti wavingwa kuzodzingwa (each time you see a vehicle approaching, you think they have come to evict you),” he said. Another resident, Amos Basi (48), said residents can’t plan. “We are waiting to hear from the government. We have children to provide for, and right now we cannot even plan for the future. We can’t even do our small projects like chicken rearing or gardens” Basi said. Residents also said they were anxious about the impact the evictions would have on their children’s education. “I have grandchildren in exam classes, some in primary school and another one in secondary school, and I am scared that we may get evicted before they write exams. If that happens, what will I do with them? Where will they go and learn? Ephraim Kurushiwe (62), who has called Mt Hampden home since 1997, said his biggest fear is the risk of being homeless at an old age. “I am asking the government to give us accommodation when they move us,” he said. Meanwhile, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, George Charamba, dismissed the residents’ plight on one of his X handle in November last year. “Some stories hadzina mushumo, (are useless). Imagine a story featuring one seemingly distressed farm laborer standing in front of some dingy tenement of one room, all against a headline which says, thousands in distress from displacement by proposed Cyber City! “The solution implied in the article is that the Cyber City, which, like all cities, will house millions, has to wait for the sake of this wretch and his equally wretched tenement. “Tinombofungawo here tisati tanyora zvinyaya zvedu, nhai vanyori nevapepeti venhau (do you think before writing your stories) or we just believe in obstructive journalism, however stupid and futile?” Charamba wrote. Efforts to get a comment from the local government ministry were fruitless. The ministry’s spokesperson Gabriel Masvora kept saying he was looking for the information. Most of the affected residents have no other place to go, as they are mainly children of deceased farm workers originally from Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia, with some from Zimbabwe. Between the early 1900s and the mid-1960s, a significant number of people migrated from Malawi (then known as Nyasaland) to Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) for various reasons, including the pursuit of higher-paying jobs. Nyasaland, like Zimbabwe, was a British colony but was more densely populated and less economically developed. This economic disparity prompted many to move in search of better employment opportunities. During the same era, Zimbabwe also drew labourers from Mozambique and Zambia. *NewZW* *South Africa Invites Ukraine's Zelensky For State Visit* South Africa is set to host Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on a state visit, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on X without giving a specific date. The invite comes at the end of a week which saw Kyiv excluded from US-Russia talks on how to bring an end to the three-year war in Ukraine. In a phone conversation, Ramaphosa and Zelensky "agreed on the urgent need for an inclusive peace process", according to a statement from the South African president. A sentiment Zelensky echoed by saying "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine". South Africa, which has in the past been accused of having a closer relationship with Moscow, has tried to play a role in finding an end to the fighting. In 2023, Ramaphosa led a delegation consisting of seven African countries, including Egypt, Senegal, Zambia, and Uganda, and met Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. South Africa has historic ties with Russia, and both countries form part of the influential Brics bloc - an alliance of major economies that also includes Brazil, India and China. Ramaphosa, in a post shared on his X page, said: "I welcome the constructive engagement I had with President [Zelensky] and I look forward to hosting him in South Africa soon for a state visit." Zelensky, on his part, said he had thanked Ramaphosa for "South Africa's support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity" in their conversation. "We all hope to achieve a just and lasting peace this year," he added. Ramaphosa and Zelensky have had regular conversations since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 - and have met in person - but despite Zelensky's interest in a state visit to South Africa, there has been no movement to make this happen until now. The Ukrainian leader back in December expressed his interest in coming to South Africa during an engagement with African journalists at the International Food Summit, according to South African online publication News24. "I will be in Pretoria with pleasure, but you must ask Mr Ramaphosa because I think he is more busy," he told the publication. Dr Oscar van Heerden, a political analyst at the University of Johannesburg, hailed the planned state visit as a "brilliant" move by South Africa – because it not only allows Kyiv a platform to express its concerns amid the US-Russia talks but sends "a number of messages globally". "Ramaphosa is being clever because [US President Donald] Trump might want to dismiss South Africa as a... small African country but we are yet again able to demonstrate that we can operate above our station internationally." He added that Zelensky may be appealing to South Africa due to the country's relationship with Russia and its role as an "honest broker" with no vested interest in the war. Zelensky's continued engagement with world leaders comes amid its increasingly tense relationship with the US, which it considers a key ally. The tension took a turn for the worse this week when Trump accused Zelensky of being a a "dictator" who has "done a terrible job". South Africa's invite also comes at a time of increasingly strained relations with the US. The Trump administration recently cut off aid to the country over a new land expropriation law. Ramaphosa has said that his country "will not be bullied". *BBC* *Ugandan Opposition Politician Charged With Treason* A Ugandan magistrates' court charged detained opposition politician Kizza Besigye with treason on Friday, rejecting his lawyer's pleas that he be transferred to hospital to help him recover from ill health stemming from a hunger strike. The 68-year-old opponent and critic of longtime President Yoweri Museveni appeared in court in the capital Kampala on Friday looking frail and in a wheelchair. He was briefly hospitalised at the weekend and a government minister this week said his health condition was alarming. His lawyers say he was "kidnapped" in Kenya's capital Nairobi with his aide Obed Lutale in November and returned to Uganda, where they were charged with offences including illegal weapons possession and treachery in a military court. His wife said on February 12 that he had begun a hunger strike over his detention. His lawyer said on Friday he had now ended it because his case had been transferred to a civilian court following a Supreme Court ruling on January 31 that trying civilians in military courts was unconstitutional. The magistrates' court issued new charges, of treason and the concealment of treason - what it said were efforts to overthrow the government - but declined to allow Besigye to enter a plea because the offences can only be tried by a higher court. He did not respond to the earlier charges as he viewed them as illegal. His continued incarceration has elicited anger among Ugandans and sparked some protests. The 56-member-state Commonwealth has called for his release. Critics of Museveni, who took power in 1986, say Besigye's detention is the latest example of hardening authoritarianism ahead of an election next year in which the president is expected to stand again. Officials deny accusations of human rights violations and say those detained are afforded due process through the courts. Erias Lukwago, one of Besigye's lawyers, urged chief magistrate Esther Nyadoi on Friday to order prison authorities to take Besigye to a hospital for specialised medical care. Nyadoi said her court did not have the authority to grant such a request. *Reuters* *Rwanda Angered By US Sanctions Over DR Congo Violence* The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. Announcing the financial sanctions on Thursday, the US Treasury Department said Rwanda's Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe, a former army chief, was central to his country's support for the M23 rebel group. Also sanctioned was Lawrence Kanyuka, the M23's spokesman, as well as two companies he controls in Britain and France, the US Treasury said. On Friday, the UK said there would be "consequences" for Rwanda over its alleged role in DR Congo. Responding to the US move, Rwanda's foreign ministry said the sanctions would not resolve the conflict in the DR Congo, terming them "unjustified and unfounded". They come as the M23 appears to be continuing its advance after capturing two major cities in recent weeks in the mineral-rich east of DR Congo. The rebel group, mainly comprised of ethnic Tutsis, has seized the cities of Goma and Bukavu - sparking a major humanitarian crisis that left families devastated. Western powers have accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 with arms and as well as backing from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), accusations Rwanda denies. The Treasury Department on Thursday said Kabarebe was sanctioned because "he is central to Rwanda's support" for the M23 armed group. It said Kabarebe together with Kanyuka were "linked to violence and human rights abuses" in DR Congo. "Today's action underscores our intent to hold accountable key officials and leaders like Kabarebe and Kanyuka, who are enabling the RDF and M23's destabilizing activities in the eastern DRC," said Bradley Smith, acting Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. "The United States remains committed to ensuring a peaceful resolution to this conflict." But Rwanda dismissed the US action, saying Kigali's aim was only to secure its border and an "irreversible end to the politics of armed ethnic extremism in our region". "Rwandans have the right to live in peace and without the perpetual threat of insecurity originating from the DRC," the ministry statement stated. "Punitive measures, including sanctions, make no contribution toward long-term security, peace and stability for all the countries of the Great Lakes region," it added. DR Congo welcomed the US sanctions, saying it wanted to see more such measures. "This marks the beginning of a long series of sanctions that we want to be more robust from the UN Security Council, the European Union and other partners in order to force Rwanda to withdraw its troops and cease its criminal activities on our soil," government spokesman Patrick Muyaya said in a statement posted on social media. Addressing G20 foreign ministers in South Africa on Friday, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy termed the reported involvement of Rwandan troops a "blatant breach of the UN Charter which risks spiralling into a regional conflict". Speaking at the venue Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira condemned the recent attacks on the UN forces and regional peacekeepers in DR Congo. On its part, China maintained that it "firmly supports the African people in independently resolving African problems and opposes external interference in the internal affairs of African countries". *BBC* *US Aid Freeze Sows Disruption In HIV, Malaria Product Supply Chains* The U.S. government's foreign aid freeze has upended the supply chain for medical products crucial for fighting diseases including HIV and malaria in some of the world's poorest countries, and life-threatening gaps could persist for months, according to two sources familiar with the sector. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) usually places around $600 million of orders annually for products such as medicines, diagnostic tests and equipment like bed nets, as part of one of its biggest health supply contracts including HIV, malaria and reproductive health. But the freeze has put orders and forecasts, particularly those made months in advance, on hold. That will likely have far-reaching implications for deliveries, cost, and timings, according to two sources with knowledge of the global health supply chain and others working in the sector. Companies including the U.S. firm Abbott Switzerland's Roche and India's Cipla are all likely to be affected, alongside others including Hologic Viatris Hetero and Aurobindo the first of the sources told Reuters. "We are monitoring the situation closely. Our highest priority is to ensure that patients have continuous access to our diagnostic tests and treatments around the world," said a Roche spokesperson in response to Reuters' questions. The other companies either declined to comment or did not respond. The U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The first source said waivers from the U.S. government, intended to allow lifesaving work to restart, only applied to orders already moving around the world. Even those were not fully functional as the USAID payment system remained down, he said. Future funding and orders were more uncertain, even for companies where the raw materials have been assembled or the manufacturing capacity booked, he added. Medicines and diagnostic tests for HIV and malaria, as well as preventive tools like bed nets and contraceptives, could be impacted, he said. "There will be a huge backlog," said Fitsum Lakew Alemayehu, the African Union liaison manager at WACI Health, an African advocacy organization. "In Africa, millions have been on those treatments." The dismantling of USAID has already had significant impact across the globe, including shuttering HIV clinics, stranding emergency food aid, and halting research., opens new tab For medical supplies, the freeze could also hit prices, because companies have been able to operate more efficiently knowing that they would continue to get orders from USAID, all of the sources said. Prashant Yadav, a medical supply chain expert and senior fellow at the nonpartisan Council on Foreign Relations think tank, said the upheaval could upend this system of advance demand forecasts entirely, hitting prices and ultimately risking budget shortfalls across other buyers, like governments and global health funders. He said it was an example of the "bullwhip" effect in supply chains, where "any small changes, even if they are for a short duration of time, get amplified at every level in the system". The term is derived from a scientific concept in which movements of a whip are amplified from the origin - the hand cracking the whip - to the endpoint. Even if the aid freeze ends after a 90-day review, as the Trump administration originally suggested, restarting production will be complex and there could be legal issues, several experts said. "This is a huge mess to untangle," said Tom Cotter, chief executive officer at Health Response Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to health services during emergencies. *Reuters* *Hamas Official Blames Netanyahu For Crisis Over Return Of Shiri Bibas’s Body* Hamas official Taher al-Nunu has accused the Israeli prime minister of perpetuating a “series of lies” in the ongoing dispute over the return of the body of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas. “We say clearly that we are committed to the agreement. Mistakes can happen. We are investigating this matter,” al-Nunu told our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic. Al-Nunu blamed Netanyahu for the current crisis, saying Hamas had offered to release captives early in the war in exchange for a ceasefire but the Israeli leader rejected the proposal. “At that time, all the civilian hostages were alive,” al-Nunu said. The Hamas official also criticised Netanyahu for his refusal to extend the first truce in November 2023 to allow for the return of civilian captives, including those killed. “Netanyahu refused to extend the truce for only one more day for Israel to get some of the civilians, including the bodies of the Bibas family,” he said. *Aljazeera* *Apple Pulls End-to-end Cloud Encryption Feature In UK* Apple is dropping its most advanced, end-to-end security encryption feature for cloud data in the UK, the company said on Friday in an unprecedented move after reports that the government demanded a backdoor for user data access. Advanced Data Protection, an optional feature that adds end-to-end encryption for security across a wide range of user data, is no longer available in the UK for new users and current UK users will eventually need to disable this security feature, Apple said. Governments routinely ask technology companies for user data to crack criminal cases, but Britain's demand, issued last month, is seen as particularly sweeping. Britain issues such notices under its Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, which combined various existing powers on intercepting and obtaining communications. While security officials say data encryption features make it harder to catch criminals, tech companies have long guarded their users' right to privacy. "We are gravely disappointed that the protections provided by ADP will not be available to our customers in the UK given the continuing rise of data breaches and other threats to customer privacy," the company said in a statement. Britain had ordered Apple to give it unprecedentedly broad access to encrypted user data stored on Apple's data cloud, the Washington Post newspaper reported earlier in February. "We do not comment on operational matters, including for example confirming or denying the existence of any such notices," a spokesperson for Britain's interior ministry, or Home Office, said. Apple has criticized a bill from the UK Parliament seeking access to user data as "unprecedented overreach". The company has also fended off government attempts in the past including in 2016 when law enforcement agencies tried to force Apple to unlock the encrypted iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters. Apple reiterated on Friday that it would never build a back door into its technology. The move to stop offering ADP in the UK would not affect Apple services that are end-to-end encrypted by default such as its Health app, iMessage and FaceTime. *Reuters* *Man Utd Have 'More Problems Than Solutions': Amorim* Manchester United currently have "more problems than solutions", says head coach Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils suffered a 1-0 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday, taking their tally to 12 Premier League defeats in 25 matches so far this season. They have won only four of the 14 league games since Amorim took charge in November and travel to Everton on Saturday (kick-off 12:30 GMT), with the Toffees rejuvenated since David Moyes - who succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager - took charge. Much has been made about United's issues at both ends of the pitch - keeping only seven clean sheets at the back and netting just 28 goals up front. Asked what is working for his side at the moment, Amorim told BBC Sport: "What I feel is that sometimes you don't feel improvement in the team but some games you think we can play and create situations. That is a good thing. "In this moment when you watch the games, you see more problems than solutions. That is clear. When we play some games, I see things are there and we are capable but we have to be consistent." Moyes won the Europa Conference League in his time at West Ham and has collected four wins in six games since replacing Sean Dyche to see the Toffees move 13 points clear of the relegation zone. Such has been Everton's improvement, they go into the game above United in 15th place. Asked what makes Everton difficult to play, Amorim replied: "Confidence. The way they play, they believe it a lot and are winning games, being really competitive, so it is an amazing job by David Moyes to recover the team. "You feel it, when you watch the game you feel the confidence and belief is there. It is going to be a really hard game." Moyes lasted only eight months at Old Trafford after replacing the legendary Ferguson at Old Trafford over a decade ago. "It shows it is a difficult job," said Amorim. "But we have to try to understand the history. This club had a figure that you cannot replace in Sir Alex Ferguson and then it is a hard job to do it. "Everything was connected with one person. When that person leaves, it is really hard. He is doing an amazing job and did do an amazing job at West Ham, and is a coach that is hard to win games [against]." *BBC*