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Profound Constitutional Crisis
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- Written by: Nolanga Evangelista Ndlovu - ROHR and CCC UK
- Category: Zimbabwe
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In late 2024, Zimbabwe faced a profound constitutional crisis as President(?) Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa sought to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two-term limit, aiming to remain in power until 2030. This move starkly contravenes the nation's constitution, which unequivocally restricts any individual to a maximum of two five-year terms as president. The populace had anticipated the conclusion of Mnangagwa's rule in 2028, placing their faith in constitutional governance.
However, it appears that the current administration is intent on manipulating the law to serve its own avaricious ambitions.
Mnangagwa's political trajectory is deeply entwined with the malfeasance within ZANU-PF. Serving as a close advisor to Robert Mugabe, he held various influential positions, including roles in foreign affairs, trade and commerce, judiciary services, and the secret service. The latter was notoriously employed to suppress dissent, leading to widespread human rights abuses. From the 1980s to the present, political violence has been a grim constant, with countless individuals subjected to torture, disfigurement, and extrajudicial killings.
This pervasive climate of fear and repression has compelled hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans to flee their homeland, seeking refuge from persecution and potential death. For many, this marks the beginning of an interminable suffering, rendering the prospect of returning to the land they once cherished increasingly remote.
As a former regional board member of ZimRights in Bulawayo, I have tirelessly advocated for justice and an end to political violence and inhumane treatment of regime opponents. This activism has made me a target of the ZANU-PF government, extinguishing any hope I might have had of returning to Zimbabwe.
Beyond the political turmoil, the nation's public services have deteriorated precipitously under ZANU-PF's misrule. The healthcare system is virtually non-existent, a dire situation exacerbated by the cessation of life-saving medications previously supplied by USAID. Basic services such as electricity, water, and transportation have become increasingly unreliable, with conditions worsening daily.
How much longer will this regime be permitted to decimate the remnants of Zimbabwe's infrastructure and social services?
No Way 2030
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- Written by: DeepSeek, John Burke, Josephine Jenje and Lloyd Shumbayaonda
- Category: Zimbabwe
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Do Not Breach the Constitution for ED Mnangagwa
The beginnings of our article regarding the false "modesty" of E D Mnangagwa and his claims of "It's what the membership {of Zanu PF} want me to do"!! Also see the research on the "Identity Politics" of Corrupt Governments CLICK HERE
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"Why is Zimbabwe's Government so corrupt and intent upon looting the nation?"
Zimbabwe's government has long been accused of widespread corruption and looting of national resources, contradicting official narratives that often blame economic challenges on external factors like sanctions.[1] The reasons for this entrenched corruption are complex and multifaceted:
Under President Mnangagwa's leadership, Zimbabwe has become the most corrupt nation in the SADC region, as opposition CCC say no to 2030 "vision". Zimbabweans cannot continue suffering under the same government, with same man who used to be an 'enforcer' of former late president Robert Mugabe.
1. Lack of accountability
Zimbabwe's Prosecutor General recently estimated that the country is losing $1.8 billion annually due to corruption, describing it as a major barrier to economic recovery. This massive sum bleeds the economy of revenue meant for sustainable development and improving citizens' lives.[1] The lack of strong prosecution systems for corruption cases allows this to continue largely unchecked.[3]
2. Patronage networks
Corruption has become institutionalized within Zimbabwean social systems, creating a patronage system where allegiance to leadership is rewarded with immunity from prosecution. This has normalized corrupt practices across many levels of society and government.[3]
3. Exploitation of natural resources
The president has been accused of enriching himself through gold and diamond smuggling networks and using his power to protect criminals facilitating these illicit markets.[4] Former officials have claimed that even when presented with evidence of diamond revenue looting, top leadership refused to act, dismissing concerns.[5]
37 Years Ago - The Unity Accord
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- Written by: AI and Cannicious Nkala ZAPU Europe Province Secretary for Administration
- Category: Human Rights Violations
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Question META AI - after some probing, compiled this article from all available web sources {including ZAPU's own material}
The Gukurahundi Genocide was a series of massacres and forced disappearances that occurred in Zimbabwe, particularly in the Matabeleland region, between 1982 and 1987. The term "Gukurahundi" is derived from the Shona language and means "the early rain which washes away the chaff before the spring rains".
Where:
The Gukurahundi Genocide primarily took place in the Matabeleland region of Zimbabwe, which is predominantly inhabited by the Ndebele people. The massacres and forced disappearances occurred in rural areas, towns, and cities, including Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe.
What Was Gukurahundi?
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- Written by: Mashama Petronella Mazise - Mama Petra and others
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The term Gukurahundi {GENOCIDE} is derived from the Shona language, meaning "the early rain which washes away the chaff before the spring rains." But, that description tries to mask the reality. It became a euphemism for the brutal military operation carried out by Zimbabwe's government in the early 1980s. The operation targeted primarily the Ndebele people, whom the ruling party, ZANU-PF, viewed as aligned with political opposition. More information {HERE on Zapu Platform, HERE on the new Gukurahundi Platform and HERE on the ZHRO Platform} in addition in 2018 another Gukurahundi Petiton was organised by the same group as this year {CLICK HERE to VIEW}
Timeline and Events
Background
Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980, with Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF forming the government.
Rivalry emerged between ZANU-PF (primarily supported by the Shona ethnic group) and PF-ZAPU, led by Joshua Nkomo and supported mainly by the Ndebele ethnic group.
Tensions escalated after PF-ZAPU members were accused of plotting against the government and of harboring dissidents.
5th December 2024 Genocide Petition
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- Written by: Team effort - ZAPU, MR2V, CCC, ROHR and ZHRO
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Another great day to deliver a petition to the Prime Minister!
We congregated outside the newly "secured" Zimbabwe Embassy - they have got some grim looking metal security gated fabrications at the side and front entrances - to make the Embassy even less friendly or appealing to the Zimbabwean Diaspora - security concerns or Guilt? - we have to ask why these new gates - {photo on Flickr - click to see for yourself SIDE DOOR - 429 CORNER DOOR }.
True to form the guilty inside locked their doors - simply as we were there. Indeed they sent out a CIO to sit in his new BMW X6 to "observe us" - so we took their photos too - again on our Flickr Album of the day. {CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DAYS PHOTO ALBUM} Please note that due to technical constraints, the videos recorded today will take some considerable time to be 'compressed' in order to be displayed upon our Flickr Platform - so expect videos to be appearing by the weekend please.
We took some more photos with our "Zanu PF Must Go" banner and by 13:30 we sidled off towards Trafalgar Square and onto Whitehall. by 13:45 we were arranged opposite Downing Street - under the gaze of "Monty" at his commemorative statue. By the time we have said our hellos to the new supporters opposite Downing Street it was time to present our band of 6 petitioners to the Diplomatic Police Unit in control of Downing Street. Ronald T Mutumbi, was due to be the Organiser of the 6 of us today - but had 'last minute' problems which prevented him from travelling.
So we 6 lined up at the solid security gates {making the Zimbabwean Embassy gates looking a little flimsy!} at the entrance to Downing Street. Our Police Diplomatic Unit Escort - was a friendly as any tourist guide - calling us in by our first names! As some may know within those gates we have to go through Air Port Quality X-Ray machines to check all our bags, mobile phones or any metal objects.
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