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A weekend digest of Zimbabwean Politics - 'Just call it an erection and it will pass'

Don't be fooled â€“ Even Political Junkies and spent forces can erect an Alliance â€“ So just call it an erection and it will pass. (A weekend digest of Zimbabwean Politics)When they don't agree with you - beat 'em upIt's a Nation of Viole…

Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 06:18hrs | 5 | by Mathula Lusinga

Thirty three years on and still Bllsht Politics prevails in Zimbabwe!

Zimbabwe has turned 33 and today we have nothing to show for those three decades. This line sounds self-defeating to many but truth be told, our country is embroiled in confusion. The fact is only a few that brag of obscene economic and so…

Published: 19 Apr 2013 at 01:58hrs | 3 | by Mathula Lusinga

The death of Thatcher exposes ZANU-PF hypocrisy

This week, the world was awakened by the sad news of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, a lady who became probably the first politically recognisable woman leader in the world.In a society where men are supposed to be the dominant fi…

Published: 10 Apr 2013 at 17:03hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Chinamasa smiles all the way to London, leaving Mugabe in the cold

The last two weeks have been dominated by discussions over crucial and interesting developments in Zimbabwe's political landscape. The European Union removed 81 members of Mugabe's Zanu-PF party from the sanctions list. This was followed b…

Published: 03 Apr 2013 at 10:12hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Wily Mugabe refuses to change his spots

as ZANU-PF leader arrests MDC people It would seem old habits refuse to go if one takes into account this week's arrest of officials from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party, including celebrated human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa. T…

Published: 19 Mar 2013 at 23:34hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

Lessons from Kenya for Zimbabweans

There is a general consensus among the people I spoke to regarding the Kenyan elections that polls there hinged on tribal rivalry driven from the fact that the leading candidates, Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, come from different tribes…

Published: 12 Mar 2013 at 06:29hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Zanu-PF's rejection of security sector reforms is the reason we have violence

One of the most worrying disturbances that are engulfing the Kenyan elections taking place this week is the inability of the state to protect its citizens as they cast their constitutionally protected right to vote. Recent media reports in…

Published: 05 Mar 2013 at 06:20hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Tsvangirai, Wake up and smell the coffee

South Africa's infant terrible Julius Malema once remarked that there are no permanent enemies or friends in politics. This observation seems to aptly apply to Zimbabwe's present political situation as the country trudges ahead for fresh e…

Published: 26 Feb 2013 at 05:54hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Mugabe should take leaf from the Pope Benedict XVI

Next week, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe will be turning 89 and I so happen to share a birthday with him. While he cuts his cake in Harare, I will be cutting mine somewhere in exile. There seem to be no shame from Mugabe that at his age…

Published: 13 Feb 2013 at 06:51hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

GPA principals are not Zimbabwe

The elitist constitutional breakthrough is far from answers to solve Zimbabwe's problems.While I appreciate the said constitutional breakthrough by the Global Political Agreement principals, I have reservations that the move was elitist. Z…

Published: 05 Feb 2013 at 05:57hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

The fight to join the gravy train begins

The debate about the calibre of people to represent us in the next parliament has ensued as talk of elections in Zimbabwe gathers momentum on a daily basis. Although personally, I doubt if elections will be held this year, there are clear …

Published: 25 Jan 2013 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

2013: The year Mugabe oversees his last political drama

I often clash with some of my Facebook friends about the state of our country where they sometimes argue that Zimbabwe is normal country. Some of them say we are on the right path towards economic and political recovery, something that I v…

Published: 17 Jan 2013 at 06:29hrs | 5 | by Mathula Lusinga

ZimbabweâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s elusive electoral pact against Mugabe - who is to blame: Welshman Ncube or Tsvangirai

When MDC was formed in September 1999, Zimbabweans had hope that a new democratic dispensation would be ushered in by the men and women who had taken a bold step to challenge one of AfricaâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s last dictators, Robert Mugabe …

Published: 13 Jan 2013 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

Mangaung: Critical lessons for ZANU-PF as Zuma issues veil warning to Mugabe and his friends

The much awaited 53rd African National Congress National Elective Conference has come and gone. As an observer at the conference in Mangaung, I was impressed by the way the conference went and how delegates and the leadership behaved thems…

Published: 03 Jan 2013 at 07:11hrs | 4 | by Mathula Lusinga

A political solution without manipulation is a key element for calm in South Africa's Lonmin debacle

A dark cloud covered South Africa last week when police opened fire and killed 34 miners, shocking the nation that is seen as the new hope for African regeneration. The whole world watched with horror as the media broadcast images of dead …

Published: 24 Aug 2012 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

Corrupt Zimbabwe army bosses panic

Recent activities of defiance in the military have exposed to Zimbabwe Service Chiefs that their tight grip on the military is slipping. At a recent military high command meeting to celebrate Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day, I hear that sharp …

Published: 16 Aug 2012 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Mathula Lusinga

Will constitutional disagreements bring enemies closer!

The Zimbabwean political situation is presented with an interesting challenge as people will be asked in a referendum to vote Yes or No to the Constitution final draft that has cost over USD$45 million and two years to prepare. The Global …

Published: 09 Aug 2012 at 07:50hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Will the Zimbabwe army kill citizens for Zanu-PF

"An army marches on its stomach" Napoleon BonaparteIt is deeply saddening that every time we approach elections, Zimbabweans are always intimidated by the fact that if Zanu-PF were to lose elections, the military would take over the countr…

Published: 01 Aug 2012 at 12:21hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Disastrous by-elections could make Mugabe's dream of an early election come true!

Are Zimbabweans going to regret the Supreme Court's Ruling to have by-elections before the full implementation of the GPA?Recently, the Supreme Court gave a green light to hold by-elections in 38 constituencies. Many of these are long over…

Published: 26 Jul 2012 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

Putting up with challenges of the Zimbabwean GNU

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." - Dolly PartonWhen it was formed in September 2008, the Zimbabwe Government of National Unity (GNU) agreed to prioritize the economy, politics, security and commu…

Published: 19 Jul 2012 at 05:27hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Don't throw the baby away with the bath water

A case for some progress made by the Zimbabwean GNU (Part 1)Public reluctance to engage on key Global Political Agreement (GPA) issues might cost us in future. Some reports about Zimbabwe will make you think we are heading for hell. W…

Published: 12 Jul 2012 at 05:41hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Isolated and exhausted, does Mugabe matter anymore

What can Zanu-PF learn from Hosni Mubarak and Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party?In response to my most recent blog entry, a reader mentioned that I spend more time writing about Mugabe than of writing about the future of Zimbabwe.…

Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 06:05hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Can Robert Mugabe's political career end like Mubarak's

A few thoughts of what it would take.SADC leaders have threatened political death for Mugabe with their statement that elections cannot be held without reforms; Mugabe may well be too old to contest by the time reforms are in place to go f…

Published: 04 Jun 2012 at 05:40hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

It's PR, Stupid! âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÃ¬ Blocking blows against Law Muscles in Zimbabwe!

A few weeks ago, the UK Sunday Times headlined a story detailing the embarrassing treatment of a New Zealand photo-journalist who was arrested while taking photos of desperate Zimbabweans crossing the border to South Africa. The journalist…

Published: 28 May 2012 at 05:14hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Secrets of a dying old man, moral and political bankruptcy and choices we have for Zimbabwe

Some Zimbabwean politicians will never stop taking Zimbabweans for a ride. They publicly declare their allegiance to secrecy, corruption, lies and political bankruptcy. For example, there are too many lies about the presidentâˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢…

Published: 15 May 2012 at 05:37hrs | 1977 | by Mathula Lusinga

Dead or alive, Mugabe is now useless - Zanu-PF

Zanu-PF high echelons have finally accepted that Mugabe is now part of their history rather than their present as the man is apparently struggling to cope with the day-to-day demands of both ruling the country and leading Zanu-PF as a part…

Published: 25 Apr 2012 at 10:48hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

32 years of political corruption, desperate voters and appalling service delivery

Is it time to fight back?Under 32 years of Mugabe's leadership, city councils across the country have seen services deteriorate to unspeakable levels. Back in 1980, Bulawayo City Council boasted of massive infrastructure ranging from commu…

Published: 18 Apr 2012 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

Is a dead Mugabe going to take with him the problems he created!

Easter holidays have come and gone and the Zimbabwean community celebrated the death and rise of Jesus Christ by trading news about Mugabe's rumoured ill-health and even his death.  Official sources in Mugabe's office have publicly de…

Published: 11 Apr 2012 at 22:34hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Gukurahundi victims and other political violence victims

must go to Hell according to Patrick ChinamasaIt is one thing for people to talk about forgiveness and unity governments in future and it is another to ignore human rights abuses. I say so because there seems to be a cunning act by people …

Published: 29 Mar 2012 at 04:21hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Hold your horses, Mugabe and Zanu-PF are not going anywhere!

"We have to navigate the middle ground between the victims of injustice and perpetrators of injustice for the greater good of the country" âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÃ¬ Morgan Richard Tsvangirai.Not long ago, the Prime Ministe…

Published: 21 Mar 2012 at 08:25hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Stop interfering or lose elections, Zimbabwe Defence Forces warn Zanu-PF big wigs!

Evidence that all is not well in the relationship between ZANU-PF and the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) continues to mount.Senior Zanu PF figures addressing rallies in the provinces have been stating that there would be no party primary el…

Published: 15 Mar 2012 at 08:57hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Looking for Government Corruption! - Read this article and see what happens inside the Mugabe led Zimbabwe Civil Service

"When I vote next time, I will seek to use my vote to send a message to government that corruption is a punishable offence that will be stopped by my vote" As we move towards elections, I think it is the duty of Zimbabweans to punish those…

Published: 07 Mar 2012 at 18:34hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

It's the 'British', Mugabe's election Manifesto for his 2012 daydream election

Government corruption and theft are among the biggest threats to democracy in Zimbabwe and they are probably the main reason why Zanu PF will not give up power. But yet again, Mugabe uses the British to divert attention from his failures o…

Published: 28 Feb 2012 at 14:19hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Mugabe's letter of praise to the British Queen - Is he a political turncoat!

Two days ago the UK's Sunday Times published a story about a letter Robert Mugabe wrote to the British Government, thanking them for their support in helping him secure victory in 1980. Now Mugabe wants to blame everything on the UK and th…

Published: 22 Feb 2012 at 06:00hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

While Tsvangirai prays for Mugabe to have wisdom, others pray for him to be arrested and tried in The Hague

Religion took a centre stage in my political world last week in countries where I come from and where I live. For this reason, I couldn't resist the temptation of writing about it and what the people who lead us think about it. In the Unit…

Published: 14 Feb 2012 at 06:47hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Aged Mugabe will never obey rules, it could be time we follow our own rules!

Failure to implement what was agreed in the Global Political Agreement is turning Zimbabwe into a nightmare.  Most of the disagreements which threaten peace in Zimbabwe are brought about by Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF who are clearl…

Published: 08 Feb 2012 at 16:51hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Mugabe's Ministers splash out on parties, sex and hard drugs but where does the money come from !

Why do Zimbabweans bark up the wrong trees leaving the real culprits splashing the diamonds money like there is no tomorrow?When schools opened for the first term of 2012, teachers went on strike in demand of a better wage which is current…

Published: 16 Jan 2012 at 08:48hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Give Robert Mugabe a 'Black Eye' once and for all: Learn from the ANC!

"I am still young and I can still punch" âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÃ¬ Robert Mugabe (2005). Elections and their aftermath can give Zimbabweans another chance to punch Mugabe back and give him a "Black Eye".If all goes accordi…

Published: 10 Jan 2012 at 17:36hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

Will Mugabe's health and his call for elections make him the joker of the year 2012?

Last year ended in style. Of note were the results of the Daily News and Zimbabwe Independent performance ratings of government ministers for the year 2011. Although it was not clear how they conducted their research and while IâˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆ…

Published: 04 Jan 2012 at 17:43hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Chiwenga's stupidity is now a major concern for Zanu PF and the Military!

All is not well between Zanu PF and the militaryâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨Â¬Â¶Two days after the Zanu PF conference in Bulawayo earlier this month, a war of texts began between the military and political - a sure sign of widespread tension. Although it …

Published: 22 Dec 2011 at 17:50hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Whose resources did Zanu PF use to fund "whose people's conference"?

It is fine by me for anyone who so wishes to attend any gathering of a movement/party of their choice. It is also, I think, right for the state police to protect members of such gatherings as part of their job serving the people of Zimbabw…

Published: 12 Dec 2011 at 09:27hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Robert Mugabe, Zanu PF and the Stockholm syndrome

Breaking the ranks of bondage!From being called a "Son of God" to being labelled a "madman", the story of Robert Mugabe and his corrupt regime is not about to end âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ãº at least according to the Zanu PF Bulawayo province. One…

Published: 29 Nov 2011 at 20:30hrs | 3 | by Mathula Lusinga

How serious is 'serious news' in Zimbabwe today?

Maybe the question I should be asking is what is serious news? In a country like Zimbabwe, serious news would be matters that relate to how the inclusive government, amongst other actors of society, is intending to fix the countryâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ…

Published: 25 Nov 2011 at 19:58hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Report to expose looting of national resources to be released

Since the formation of the Coalition government, a handful of people in Government and the private sector have taken looting of national resources to extreme levels, practising corruption at its most blatant. They are taking mercenary adva…

Published: 23 Nov 2011 at 19:50hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

When tolerance is rejected, leaders end up in sewers and holes

 is Mugabe prepared to go this way?It's very sad, as in so many years before, that Zimbabwe celebrates the International Day of Tolerance today by planning retaliations, deceit, arresting journalists and promoting unfair practices in …

Published: 16 Nov 2011 at 19:03hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

'Mugabe is my father' âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ãº Peace Pacts, Loyalty and Handcuffs

It is hard not to be a prophet of doom in Zimbabwe. Yesterday, a peace pact was agreed between three main political parties as they sat at one table together and denounced violence. This was some kind of historic occasion because never bef…

Published: 12 Nov 2011 at 14:34hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Get ready for violent electionsâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨Â¬Â¶

followed by intervention later for a new GPA?You must admire the wisdom and courage of some political leaders in Zimbabwe, who in the midst of an uncompleted Global Political Arrangement and increased levels of intra-party violence come up…

Published: 09 Nov 2011 at 17:40hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

Community Development starts with 'A Right to Play' âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ãº Hararesunset!

'The right to play is the child's first claim on the community.  Play is nature's training for life.  No community can infringe that right without doing enduring harm to the minds and bodies of its citizens.' âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ãº …

Published: 07 Nov 2011 at 04:40hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

The Memoirs, Gay Rights and the Prime Minister

âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ãº Am I hearing things?So why do we hit the headlines? The answer is for the right and wrong reasons. There are many ways to do it. Some defend the indefensible and as a result they become known by the whole world, obvious…

Published: 04 Nov 2011 at 04:53hrs | 1 | by Mathula Lusinga

Just like Gaddafi's Libya, MugabeâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s Zimbabwe is

home to some of the world's most exploitative economic terroristsPersonally, I consider it nonsense that some people have defended the slain butcher of Libya with arguments like his sovereignty was intruded; he deserved better as he was th…

Published: 27 Oct 2011 at 12:23hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

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