Flawed as the union is I felt it was a step in the right direction. Moreover, some sort of respite to the suffering can only be a good thing (at least in my eyes). The GNU, however, ignited some sort of hope for a miracle which is still to be realised. Sadly, however, the dreaded has been realised. Some of the ‘knights’ seem to be losing the sheen from their shining armour. Not only do I find the recent actions concerning Meikles despicable, I also harbour a fear. It seems Zimbabwe’s ‘knights in shining armour’ are not as infallible as once thought. They may not have the nations interests as close to heart as it once seemed. For not only are the recent actions despicable, the rhetoric that follows is as draconian as that of Zanu PF in its hey day. I pray that such major incidents will be on the decline or Zimbabwe may find itself with two unwelcome political parties, each as bad as the other.

One thing is clear however, one needs to pick a side in politics. Mutsekwa’s future in the MDC-T must surely be bleak. Furthermore, I doubt he would be that welcome in Zanu-PF. Meaning he will be out of politics. Amen to that. The next natural question would then be: Who would succeed him, and are they any better? I would hope as Zimbabwe stumbles forward that Zimbabwean politics ceases to be a popularity contest, and that politicians will have to bring something to the table for evaluation and scrutiny. At present, I am skeptical that a number of political positions in politics are held by the right men.

I commend the MDC-T opposition for its stance in Zimbabwe. However, I still feel there is a certain steel missing. A steel that galvanises and unites the masses especially in the current climate of adversity. Much like the civil rights movement in America, and the student demonstrations in South Africa’s apartheid era. Only then can the country be reclaimed. Each and every man and woman needs to have that nationalist flame burning within, and demand what is rightfully just in a Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans. As the saying goes: “Charity begins at home”, and I feel should the communities be galvanised to the cause, it will be difficult for any abusers to live within those same communities.

Unfortunately, the enemy is not as apparent in Zimbabwe as in America during the civil rights movement; or indeed in South Africa’s apartheid era. The demands of survival also serve to dilute the hunger for justice on a grander scale.

There is a proverb: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step”. That first step, in this instance, would be to demand better from those that claim to have Zimbabwe’s collective interests at heart. This refers to every political party. As entrenched in corruption as Zanu PF is; one does not expect much in the way of natioanlist ideals. The MDC, however, was founded as a party to give hope to the hopeless. The MDC MPs are where they are due to the efforts and sacrifices of many. As Zimbabweans, we cannot afford to let another breed of MPs to be contemptuous of the sacrifices of so many activists. The MDC must be held accountable, and Mutsekwa MUST go! Period.

One wonders what type of world we would live in had the likes of Mandela, Martin Luther King, Mohammad Ali, Tsvangirai wilted and sacrificed their integrity for personal gain. Compromise is as far as it should go. I for one do not think Mutambara even knows whose side he is on. As a Zimbabwean I feel let down by his maneuvering almost to the extent that I am disappointed by the many that still fall victim to the propaganda and the bribes of the current bourgeous at the expense of a prospering Zimbabwe.

I feel a strong, inspirational leader is required in Zimbabwean politics right now. Unflinching and unyielding. Much of the masses need to be educated on what true democracy means. Before Zimbabwe rids itself of this quagmire, a revolution of sorts may be required. The masses will need to understand what being a Zimbabwean means, wholly and truly, morally, communally, and as described by the law. Only then can we truly be free. Presently, the actions of some in politics, such as Mutambara, serve to divide and confuse public opinion… and what is it they say about being divided when facing an adversary. The masses need to unite and be resolute in facing up to the issues at hand, and the likes of Mutambara are sure not aiding in achieving this. Which makes him and his kind irrelevant at a time which could very well be a defining era in Zimbabwean history. If democracy prevails, Zimbabwe will be fine. I am sure of it. However, it is possible that, for at least a good few years to come, Zimbabwe continues to meander in political oblivion with no true strides of note.

Lets all get involved, our country needs us. Do the right thing.

The problem with the two professors (actually associate professors) is that they
think the people are naive and too stupid to understand what goes into making
their own destiny.

How can a man who has never been elected to any public political office
shamelessly start the agenda of trying to prolong the transitional government
which everyone knows is only a short-term arrangement? He does not have any
mandate from anyone and he thinks democracy can be shaped by the table agreement
of the three Principals.. It is hogwash to think the three Principals can sit
down and decide how to interpret the Global Political Agreement in their favour.
Everyone knows the GPA is a total insult to the democratic aspirations fo the
people of Zimbabwe: the people choose who they want to lead them, the loser
says, ‘no, I will not leave power. Let us share power.’ What then is the purpose
of democratic elections?

Welshamn Ncube brought Mutambara into the scene, in what I would call the Kamuzu
Banda syndrome. Malawians invited Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda to return home from
his poor medical clinic in Scotland where the man was so poor as a medical
doctor the Sots called him Dr Sixpence, the cheapest in town who charged
sixpence for everything. Malawians needed some kind of Saviour, so they called
him to return. He always boasted about it in all his rumbling speeches.

The same happened with Mutambara. Professor Ncube had always believed that no
Ndebele leader could run for president. So he decided to invite his old
associate, Mutambara, to come and take over the leadership of the break-away
party. Mutambara was virtually imposed as leader of the party. He did not have
to lobby and canvass like everybody else.

And when he tried public politics in Chitungwiza, he lost the parliamentary
contest dismally, his first taste of accounting to a voting public. Bringing him
to the Inclusive Government was a godsend for him. He never expected such a
thing to happen. And Mugabe loves weak politicians. That is why the dictator
calls him ‘a good man,’ ‘the astute professor,’ and other linguistic goodies of
flattery.

In fact, when Tsvangirai and his colleagues were arrested and tortured,
Mutambara was also theatrically ‘arrested’ and put in his own cell at Avondale
where he had nice meals, his daily Herald newspaper, and no police officer
touched him.

Actually people in Matabeleland call the MDC-M, the ‘MDC-PF’ because of that
party’s alignment with Mugabe whom every serious opposition political party
would want to remove.

By expelling the critical members of parliament from the party, Mutambara is
shaping his own political demise. Any serious political party with such a slim
number of parliamentarians cannot afford to expel them under any circumstances.
Mutambara and Ncube do not even care about the defections of whole councils to
the MDC-T in the western provinces. With ZAPU in place, and the MDC-T around,
the MDC-M party is really breathing its last.

As for our good professor Moyo, he does not even realize that he is one of the
most hated Zimbabwean politicians of this decade and the previous ones. After
creating so many media refugees from Zimbabwe, Moyo has no inkling of any
mistakes he made. He is a man so totally devoid of any conscience. All those
foreign-based radio stations and news websites are his creation. Moyo
threw Zimbabwean journalism onto the garbage heap where seious journalists ended
up working in all sorts of odd jobs after victimization by his political views
and deeds.

In Mutamabara, we have a visionary and pan-African leader dedicated to the true meaning and application of democracy in the country. He is concerned about the welfare of Zimbabweans and as a learned man, he is aware of what it takes to bring about such development. Let’s give this man a chance.

God bless Zimbabwe.

DR MUTUZU’S ACCOUNT IS CORRECT. HERE IS WHAT THE TOP BRITISH PAPER WITH REPORTERS WHO WERE ON THE GROUND SAID

Murdered by Mugabe’s mob

His eyes gouged out and his tongue cut off, Tonderai Ndira is one of 50 opposition activists killed in the run-up to Zimbabwe’s election

By Daniel Howden and Raymond Whitaker
Monday, 2 June 2008

Mr Ndira’s body was only found by accident in one of the capital’s morgues a fortnight ago. His eyes had been gouged out and his tongue cut off. The 30-year-old was so badly beaten his father had trouble identifying him. A distinctive ring confirmed the identity of a man compared by some to South Africa’s murdered rights activist, Steve Biko….

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/murdered-by-mugabes-mob-838145.html

You omitted that one

Thank you Dr Mutuzu