ZIMBABWE - NEW INTERIM LEADER NOV 17, 2017

[BRICKBURN]

The Zimbabwe Government is making announcements by TWITTER.

SOUTH AFRICA wins the exile lottery.
Jacob Zuma gets a new LIFESTYLE COACH......



Amazing stuff. https://twitter.com/GovZimbabwe

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Long time coming, but when it did, it happened quite swiftly.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Long time coming, but when it did, it happened quite swiftly.

No doubt about it.

I now understand why Zuma has that big compound.

 

[CAustin]

Long time coming, but when it did, it happened quite swiftly.

Short and very well said Phil. So long "Uncle Robert"

 

[GuttormG]

Bob should go and stay with his Chinese friends.
But hopefully Zuma has some very good servants which keeps floors and stairs well polished....

 

[BRICKBURN]

It’s sunset for Mugabe but where to for Zimbabwe?
0 November 16, 2017 4:15 PM


Source: It’s sunset for Mugabe but where to for Zimbabwe? | The Zimbabwean



That Robert Mugabe divides opinion is not contestable. Whatever views anyone possesses about him, what can never be taken away from Mugabe are his liberation and dictatorship credentials.

The past 10 days saw Zimbabwe lurching from one monumental event to another, inscribing an indelible mark on Mugabe and what he represents.

Most importantly, in these 10 days, many drastic political developments took place in ZANU-PF which shall forever remain hallmark features in the sand of Zimbabwe. It can, in fact, be ranked as some of the most intense days Zimbabwe has seen since the attainment of independence in 1980.

Summarily these are the developments:


1. Bulawayo Presidential Youth interface rally (4/11/17)

Even though it had become the norm for Robert Mugabe’s motor mouth wife, Grace, to publicly attack former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa during youth interface rallies, Mugabe was always sly and subtle. He never directly attacked Mnangagwa but at the Bulawayo Youth interface rally, the visibly angry Mugabe lampooned his deputy in front of a cheering crowd. That was a clear sign that the chickens were on their way home to roost.

2. Grace Mugabe’s Super Sunday rally with the apostolic sect (5/11/17)

That Grace Mugabe seems to suffer from the twin qualities of mental constipation and verbal diarrhoea is incontestable but when she addressed members of the apostolic sects at the National Sports Stadium she certainly took it up a notch. She ruthlessly lambasted Mnangagwa, then still vice president, for being divisive and insubordinate to her husband, promising that he would be fired by her husband.

3. Emmerson Mnangagwa fired (6/11/17)

The writing was already on the wall and Mnangagwa’s fall was now only a matter of time after a weekend of heavy clobbering by Mugabe and his wife. Most people, including myself, had projected that Mnangagwa would be fired at ZANU-PF’s extraordinary congress in December but it happened earlier. On the 6th of November he was fired by Mugabe from his position as the vice president of Zimbabwe.

4. Solidarity rally and endorsement of Grace (7/11/17)

It has always been an open secret that Grace wanted Mnangagwa’s position. That is why she fought spiritedly to have him expelled. As soon as Mnangagwa was ousted, ZANU-PF structures (mainly the youth wing) organised a solidarity rally at the party’s headquarters where they endorsed Grace as their preferred candidate to be elected to the vice presidency at their extraordinary congress in December.

5. Mnangagwa allegedly skips the country (7/11/17)

While all this was happening, it was alleged that Mnangagwa fled the country into self-imposed exile. There were several theories proffered regarding how he fled and where he went. The predominant theory was that he went into Mozambique, then travelled to South Africa and eventually to China. It remains a mystery whether he indeed fled the country, and how and where he went.

6. War veterans fire Mugabe (8/11/17)

War veterans leader Chris Mutsvangwa announced during a press conference that they had fired Mugabe from the original ZANU-PF. The liberation war fighters accused Mugabe of departing from the founding principles of the party and allowing his wife, together with other young Turks, to disregard the tenets of the revolutionary party.

7. Airport renamed (9/11/17)

In the middle of all this hullabaloo, Mugabe’s lapdogs saw it befitting to rename the Harare International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. The official ceremony took place on the 9th of November at the airport. Most Zimbabweans expressed their disgust over the renaming of the airport. Meanwhile, as all this was happening, the commander of Zimbabwe’s Defence Forces was in China.

8. General Chiwenga’s press statement (13/11/17)

For the first time in Zimbabwe the Commander of the Defence Forces, General Constantine Chiwenga issued an explosive statement regarding the state of affairs in the nation and in ZANU-PF.

In his statement, he clearly ordered Mugabe and his G40 acolytes to stop purges which were targeted at liberation fighters within the party. Chiwenga did not mince his words and told Mugabe that failure to adhere to his directive would lead to the defence forces “stepping in”. It was a monumental first.

9. Kudzai Chipanga’s press statement (14/11/17)

ZANU-PF’s youth wing leader Kudzai Chipanga addressed a press conference responding to Chiwenga’s statement. Chipanga vowed to die defending Mugabe. He told the general not to meddle in party affairs, stating that Zimbabwean youths were prepared to resist the military.

10. Soft coup effected (14-15/11/17)

On the 14th of November, social media was abuzz with stories about unusual military movements in some parts of the country. A lot of narratives and images of this circulated on social media, some of which overstated the situation.

By midnight, the military had taken over key state institutions such all state broadcasting channels. During the early hours of the 15th, the first announcement regarding the “stepping in” of the defence forces was made on national television. It became clear that the military had taken over the running of the country. They effected what is being widely regarded as a soft coup.

Whereto now for Mugabe, ZANU-PF and Zimbabwe?

1. Mugabe and ZANU-PF’s sunset

That Mugabe was viewed as a god by some is not an exaggeration. In fact, even his wife declared at some point that he would rule from his grave. Many of his supporters viewed him as invincible and untouchable. It really seems as though Mugabe and his supporters forgot that everything that has a beginning has an end. They forgot that whenever the sun rises, it sets at some point.

Without any doubt, this is Mugabe and probably the original ZANU-PF’s sunset. The era has come to an end.

2. It’s not dawn yet for Zimbabwe

The situation in Zimbabwe has divided opinions and reactions among Zimbabweans. Most people are generally happy that they are experiencing some sort of change at least, whereas some are taking the developments with a pinch of salt.

I will be lying if I am to categorically state that I know what is going to happen from here. What is crystal clear is that this is a new ball game and we have entered a night season. This is not going to be stroll in the park. A lot of our norms and routines are going to be disrupted under this new order.

Indeed, it may be a necessary ‘evil’ or discomfort, one which will eventually usher us into the better Zimbabwe we all yearn for.

3. It’s a transition

What is happening in Zimbabwe right now is not the end. We have not arrived yet. If managed well, this could be the baby steps towards the end. In essence, this phase is supposed to be, or is going to be, a transition under the hegemony of the defence forces.

At some point, civilian rule will have to be effected. It is my ardent hope that in the not too distant future the defence forces will preside over a democratic process towards the restoration of civilian rule in Zimbabwe.

4. The future

In order to project the future with some degree of accuracy it is pertinent to underscore what precipitated the current state of affairs.

First and foremost, Mnangagwa’s solid relationship with the securocrats must never be underestimated. The war veterans and the majority of securocrats wanted Mnangagwa to succeed Mugabe. When Mugabe fired Mnangagwa, it was a declaration of war.

Not only that, the intervention was also triggered because Mugabe had gone for broke and wanted to fire the generals for political expedience after the press statement by Chiwenga. He did a pre-emptive strike.

5. Interim president

As far as what is going to happen from here in Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa and Chiwenga are going to be key influencers. They will shape the trajectory of Zimbabwe’s future.

Mnangagwa is likely going to take over as interim president and give a lot of democratic assurances. SADC and the AU are obviously relieved to see Mugabe go and likely not going to intervene.

6. The opposition

Emmerson Mnangagwa is not a saint. He helped to build the monster called ZANU-PF. His name is attached to a number of evil deeds.

However, Mnangagwa has long shown he is open to reform. Another Government of National Unity (GNU) is the most likely outcome with support from Western capital. The economy is likely to improve. The generals would also want guaranteed immunity so they will quickly return civilian control although they will tightly monitor the situation.

Even the opposition is likely going to accept a GNU with Mnangagwa as president and pave the way for democratic elections.

Patson Dzamara is a leadership coach, author and political analyst based in Zimbabwe.

 

[Wheels]

This may be the most telling post if it is true. Will Mnangagwa really turn over the country to the MDC and take it away from ZANU PF, where he is now the leading member.

Zimbabwe Government Retweeted
Emmerson Mnangagwa‏ @presmnangagwa2h2 hours ago
I will be appointing Morgan Tsvangirai as interim Prime Minister (head of government). #Zimbabwe

33 replies225 retweets203 likes

 

[BRICKBURN]

MDC Leader Tsvangirai's Statement (Full text)
by Staff Reporter
35 secs ago | 47 Views

Today, I convened a meeting of the party's Standing Committee in Harare to deliberate on the current situation in the country.

Our country has been undergoing an extremely difficult period since the disputed and illegitimate election of 2013.

Unemployment, poverty, corruption and cash shortages have become commonplace. At the centre of this crisis, is a crisis of governance and leadership. It is a crisis of legitimacy surrounding the Presidential and general election in Zimbabwe. People demand and deserve change.

Over the years, Mr. Mugabe has presided over violent and rigged elections. Unfortunately, regional bodies have tolerated this for far too long. Mr Mugabe manipulates the voters roll, ballot papers and intimidates citizens mostly in the rural areas through unconstitutional means.

After four hours of deliberations, we took the following position;

Noting that the endgame, the destination point to the resolution of the crisis in Zimbabwe is a total return to legitimacy and fully civilian rule through a credible, free and fair election under a truly independent and international supervision,

Acknowledging that national solutions to national problems are best sculptured by the people of Zimbabwe with the solidarity of the international community,

Further acknowledging and saluting the role played by the war veterans in the liberation struggle and recognizing that all we seek as the MDC is to complete the unfinished business of that sacred liberation war waged in our land,

Appreciating the assurances and the commitment to peace and the sanctity of human life by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, including respect for citizens' fundamental rights,

Fully conscious of the suffering of the people of Zimbabwe and in particular the concerns of the citizens including traditional leaders, the war veterans, liberation war collaborators, the church, civil servants, people living with disabilities, youth, women groups and the generality of ordinary Zimbabweans,

Aware of the concerns of the international community in particular SADC, the AU, the UN, the EU regarding the deteriorating Zimbabwean situation,

The party leadership restated the party's values, especially its commitment to democracy and the need for a legitimate government that can immediately begin to transact the business of the nation.

The party leadership resolved and agreed on the urgent need for a roadmap to return to legitimacy that includes the following critical signposts:

1. That in the interest of the people, Mr. Robert Mugabe must resign and step down immediately in line with the national expectation and sentiment, taking full regard of his legacy and contribution to Zimbabwe pre and post-independence.

2. That there be a negotiated, all-inclusive transitional mechanism.

3. That the purpose, essence, nature and character of that mechanism be agreed upon by all national stakeholders,

4.That there be comprehensive reforms for a free, fair and credible election to be held upon the full implementation of all reforms,

5. That there be an agreed post-election framework to guarantee stability, peace and national prosperity,

6.That SADC, the African Union, the UN and the broader international community be the underwriters and guarantors to the roadmap to free and fair elections.

In full recognition of the ideals of our liberation war anchored upon respect for rights, dignity and one-man-one-vote, we respect the right of every citizen to vote freely and fairly in electing a leadership of their choice. For this reason, the party urges all Zimbabweans above the age of 18 to register and participate in the crucial on-going voter registration exercise. This is the only assurance to an irreversible path to national freedom, happiness and economic prosperity.

To our neighbours, you now all know the simple choice you face; either support our rights or our refugees.

I thank You

http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-122162.html

 

[BRICKBURN]

This may be the most telling post if it is true. ...........
I will be appointing Morgan Tsvangirai as interim Prime Minister (head of government). #Zimbabwe

If it's true this could be an interesting twist for Zimbabwe's future.

 

[Wheels]

If it's true this could be an interesting twist for Zimbabwe's future.

There is a group of ZANU PF leaders that are probably incredibly wealthy and old, that now stand to be put on trial for corruption over the years. ie: the US State Department list of people and entities that American citizens can't transact business with.

There is also a group of ZANU PF leaders, including Mnangagwa who could be put on trial for the Gukurahundi genocide, plus many other crimes.

This whole thing makes you wonder if negotiations between ZANU PF and MDC have concluded that all past sins are forgiven, if Tsvangirai and MDC are installed as interim PM.

To think, at one time the world thought that Ian Smith's UDI was a bold move.

 

[Royal27]

This whole thing makes you wonder if negotiations between ZANU PF and MDC have concluded that all past sins are forgiven, if Tsvangirai and MDC are installed as interim PM.

This is what I thought when I read the first post here, the Zim Gov tweet that said Mugabe wouldn't be prosecuted for his crimes. I just found it interesting that there seemed to be actual admission that crimes were commited.

 

[Custom]

This whole thing makes you wonder if negotiations between ZANU PF and MDC have concluded that all past sins are forgiven, if Tsvangirai and MDC are installed as interim PM.

If what is posted by Tsvangarai above is true, it seems to me there must be deal in play. Nevertheless, if this all comes to pass, it promises to be a positive change for the poor people of Zimbabwe. Certainly interesting times.

 

[flatwater bill]

Brickburn..........thank you. Better news on this site than on any of the Fake News Left Wing Rags (FNLWR). I tried to find out what was happening, but the inability of David Muir, and similar media newsmen and women, to report without editorializing prevents any negative statements against the indigenous.........even when they are mass murderers like Bobbie Mugabe. GW Bush, for all his shortcomings, was the first US President to see the evil side of the Zim leader, and froze his US assets. It was a start. I hope we are now seeing the finish. Gucci Grace and Butcher Bob both deserve to be shot. Short trial, poorly equipped firing squad. That will not happen, but she can coach Zuma's homely wives and Bob can teach Jake how to deal with the Chinese............good riddance Butcher Bob.....................FWB

 

[IvW]

Eish now we will be stuck with him and his family!!

 

[BRICKBURN]

Eish now we will be stuck with him and his family!!

Thankfully he is ancient and it may not be that long a visit. I am more scared about the coaching he will do in his last days.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Thankfully he is ancient and it may not be that long a visit. I am more scared about the coaching he will do in his last days.

As @spike.t would say.....Aye!

 

[sestoppelman]

And lets not forget this was all our fault you know?? I mean we did install Uncle Bob in Zim, I mean right, right?

 

[IvW]

Thankfully he is ancient and it may not be that long a visit. I am more scared about the coaching he will do in his last days.

The baggage that comes along is the problem. His two sons have been here for a while causing mayhem with their drinking and women binges in Sandton and the wife, well.....

He should be sent somewhere else like Chikurubi prison, free board and lodging.

 

[GuttormG]

"to complete the unfinished business of that sacred liberation war waged in our land"

Hmmm, not sure what to think.

 

[Brent in Az]

That's the thing with dictatorships. There is always another one ready to take the place of the other. All they see is, power, and $$$$$$$.