Columnist / Clifford chitupa mashiri | political analyst, london,
Zanu-PF's new draft... now what!!!
Without being too simplistic, there appears to be yet another opportunity for a breakthrough on the Zimbabwe constitution drafting crisis since Zanu-PF has finished its "new" draft (see Daily News, ...Published: 19 Aug 2012 at 10:29hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London,
A Commentary on Zimbabwe's Current Affairs
It could be argued that Zimbabweans may have to brace for more contradictory statements, buckpassing, half truths and vague draft constitution.Interestingly, the MDC formations have repo...Published: 01 Aug 2012 at 13:00hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London,
Genuine Press Freedom - Not in Mugabe's backyard
Despite being hailed as a "liberator” in 1980, Robert Mugabe was named by the international media watchdog Reporters Without Borders as one of Africa's 7 worst pr...Published: 03 May 2012 at 08:57hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London,
Zimbabwe at 32 - toasting to looting, lies and hunger
Zimbabwe's 32nd anniversary of independence is sadly no cause for celebration as it comes at a time of deeper crisis of governance and the rule of law.It is sad that Zimbabwe is toasting to "l...Published: 17 Apr 2012 at 19:37hrs | 7 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London,
From protests to prophets - Is this what dictators fear!
It could be argued that the recent sudden death of Malawi's Bingu WaMutharika has left many people puzzled as they thought someone other than him was meant by TB Joshua's prophecy. They have b...Published: 09 Apr 2012 at 16:30hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London,
Is the EU trivialising human rights abuse in Zimbabwe?
News reports that the European Union is to lift its ban on Zimbabwe's 'blood diamonds' despite torture claims (Telegraph.co.uk, 08/08/11) are very disturbing and could have serious implications....Published: 11 Aug 2011 at 10:41hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London,
Jonathan Moyo's hypocritical lecture on democracy
While I hold no brief for the British Government, I personally think Jonathan Moyo should be the last person to lecture people on democracy and a free press (ZBC.co.zw, Violence exposes British hypo...Published: 09 Aug 2011 at 16:24hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London,
Draft roadmap for Zimbabwe - a big joke
The publication of the 'Draft roadmap for Zimbabwe' by the Newsday on Thursday 28th April 2011 confirms our worst fears about the so-called 'agreement reached by the GPA negotiators'. There is nothi...Published: 29 Apr 2011 at 19:07hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London,
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