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To end cash crunch, grant diaspora vote 'that simple' argue Mashiri - wish it was
"However, Mr Mugabe could easily get more than US$200 million if he changed his mind on granting the estimated 3-4 million Zimbabweans abroad the right to vote and dual citizenship. At the stroke of t...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 15:02hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
How Zimbabwe can solve its current debilitating cash shortages
Here is what I think about how Zimbabwe can solve its current debilitating cash shortages once and for all within a week or two as of today 4th June 2016 rather than wait for the 200 million bond note...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 07:34hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Will 'vendorisation' be Mugabe's lasting legacy?
Does Robert Mugabe accept that by allowing over 9,000 workers to lose their jobs since the 17 July Supreme Court ruling, this 'vendorisation' of Zimbabwe will be his lasting legacy?I couldn't ...Published: 01 Aug 2015 at 18:11hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
The EU's latest migrants' strategy and South Africa's xenophobic violence
The EU's latest migrants' strategy and South Africa's xenophobic violence.By Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 27 April 2015Here is why concerned global citizens and intellectuals have organised a...Published: 27 Apr 2015 at 15:36hrs | 2 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri,
Open Letter from the diaspora to the EU HoM to Zimbabwe
H.E. Mr Philippe Van DammeYour Excellency, I refer to the story "US$270M Development Assistance Fund," The Zimbabwean, 16/02/15.May I crave your indulgence with two...Published: 16 Feb 2015 at 18:52hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote sacrificed for business by Britain and the EU
Despite admitting that Zimbabwe remains a country of concern, the UK has arguably sacrificed Zimbabwe's Diaspora Vote for business by sponsoring the first official trade delegation to Zimbabwe at ...Published: 27 Oct 2014 at 08:29hrs | 2 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Should Jonathan Moyo resign now?
The recent unprecedented but predictable summoning or should we say 'arrest' of Prof Jonathan Moyo by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) over the Baba Jukwa saga raises the question if the ministe...Published: 03 Aug 2014 at 10:43hrs | 14 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Reply to Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa #RestoreZimDiasporaVote
You don't have to be a robotics professor to know that something is seriously wrong in Zimbabwe especially as the regime resists Diaspora Vote and pledges ‘Mugabe for life' when he is alr...Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 07:56hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Vatican City: Are these Robert Mugabe's 34 sins?
If EU sanctions were to apply in Vatican City, some people like Robert Mugabe and his wife would probably protest to the Holy See especially as Mugabe is reportedly having problems with his right ...Published: 27 Apr 2014 at 10:32hrs | 2 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Will 2014 usher in an Egypt style revolution in Zimbabwe? Part 3
In Part One, we explored two contrasting perspectives on the possibility of an Egypt-style revolution in Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe. On the one hand, the late Professor Makumbe emphasised that "...Published: 04 Feb 2014 at 07:20hrs | 3 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 4th February 2014.
What planet is Chatham House on?
There is shock and incredulity within the Zimbabwe diaspora community in the UK at the invitation of Zanu-PF to Chatham House this week despite the regime disenfranchising millions of voters in th...Published: 27 Jan 2014 at 16:04hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Will 2014 usher in an Egypt style revolution in Zimbabwe Part 2
Crane Brinton's Theory of Revolution Historian Crane Brinton argues that the revolutionary "fever" begins with certain "symptoms." It is only right and ...Published: 13 Jan 2014 at 05:07hrs | 4 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Has the economy proved Mugabe's illegitimacy?
Contrary to assertions by Zanu-PF propagandists, Zimbabwe's economy seems to have proved Robert Mugabe's illegitimacy as President following the disputed polls on 31 July 2013.If you missed, ...Published: 05 Nov 2013 at 17:47hrs | 3 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 5th November 2014
Zimbabwe should ignore David Smith and Miles Tendi
As the country finds itself forced into elections without reforms by a tyrant who is desperate for legitimacy to visit London, Zimbabweans should vote for change tomorrow and ignore David Smith's s...Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 16:49hrs | 2 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
A ballot and a prayer
Given the chaos that characterised Day 1 of the Special Vote yesterday with one station receiving only ballot paper at one stage, it's fair to say that ZEC will be on 'a ballot and a prayer' come p...Published: 15 Jul 2013 at 17:41hrs | 1 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Something to write home about
The landmark ruling this week by the Constitutional Court restoring dual citizenship following an application by Mutumwa Mawere represents one of the several issues to write home about. The ...Published: 28 Jun 2013 at 11:01hrs | 4 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 28th June 2013.
Inertia seems to be Zimbabwe's worst enemy
News that Zimbabwe's House of Assembly sat for only fifteen minutes on 18th June without transacting any business or giving any official explanation of developments related to the recent SADC Summ...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 03:27hrs | 1 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Is Jonathan Moyo eligible for Zanu-pf primary elections?
While it is subject to confirmation, Jonathan Moyo seems not eligible to contest all forthcoming Zanu-pf primary elections based on guidelines published Friday 14th June 2013.The rules ...Published: 15 Jun 2013 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by Dr. Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Prof Jonathan Moyo is singing for his supper
It boggles the mind to figure out Professor Jonathan Moyo's twisted logic in his daily rantings in the state owned media which the other parties don't have access to. In his latest mouthing, M...Published: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:49hrs | 2 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 11th June 2013.
Zimbabweans can defeat tyranny
The recent agreement by Zimbabwe's main opposition parties to speak with one voice against the dictatorship of Robert Mugabe is of great significance in the country's political history at least since ...Published: 07 Jun 2013 at 18:31hrs | 1 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 7th June 2013
Did Zanu-PF shoot itself in the foot in London?
It is now very clear that things did not go as expected by Zanu-PF at the re-engagement talks held last week here in London.First, hopes about the possible lifting of a travel ban...Published: 02 Apr 2013 at 22:07hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 2nd April 2013.
Is China funding Zimbabwe's referendum and elections?
All of a sudden Zimbabwe's cash-strapped coalition government has funds for polls despite making an appeal for help from the United Nations to foot its US$250m election bill only a fortnight ago. ...Published: 24 Feb 2013 at 17:48hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Zimbabwe: Constitution and Electoral laws are not cast in stone
The reported ‘plan' by Zanu-pf to ‘torpedo' Eric Knight and Eric Sibanda's intentions to run for parliament (NewZimbabwe.com, 11/02/13) deserves comment....Published: 12 Feb 2013 at 09:09hrs | 3 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Hands up those who say Zesa should change to a National Grid Services Company?
I am not convinced that the so-called proposed restructuring of ZESA to National Grid Services Company (NGSC) by Zimbabwe's GNU will solve all the practical problems associated with Zesa.News...Published: 23 Jan 2013 at 11:11hrs | 2 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 23rd January 2013
Tendai Biti's sanctions lectures: Is he discrediting himself?
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Tendai Biti's recent claim in Canada and in other previous university lectures that 'sanctions' are 'not serving anyone' has fortunately been diplomatically shot down by h...Published: 10 Jan 2013 at 17:49hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 10th January 2013.
Zim Human Rights - To say that I am shocked is an understatement
I could not believe the news that despite heated debate, Zimbabwe's Parliament voted for the Human Rights Commission Bill in its defective form.This means that The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commi...Published: 12 Jul 2012 at 17:26hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Zimbabwe's debt problem - a ticking time bomb
Zimbabwe's ever growing debt problem, if left unresolved soon, is arguably a ticking time bomb that could trigger civil strife and instability in the not so distant future.While RBZ Governor G...Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
The Zimbabwean conundrum: A critical test for SADC
When ECOWAS swiftly and effectively intervened in the Ivory Coast crisis, analysts said SADC leaders should have turned green with envy, in view of the ongoing problem in Zimbabwe.In a brillia...Published: 07 Jun 2012 at 05:21hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
The Kimberley Process should redefine 'blood diamonds'
Plans by the Kimberley Process to change the definition of "blood diamonds" to "conflict diamonds" is a giant step in the right direction and should be applauded.It is correct that the KP nee...Published: 03 Jun 2012 at 15:55hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 3rd June 2012.
UN's Navi Pillay failed to press Mugabe on key issues
UN's Navi Pillay failed to press Mugabe on key issues Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 27 May 2012One would be excused for feeling short-changed by the UN human rights chief Ms Navi Pillay af...Published: 28 May 2012 at 13:35hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Of course Zimbabwe has a lot to hide
Contrary to claims by Zanu-PF's Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa on Sunday 20th May 2012, that Zimbabwe "has nothing to hide" as he welcomed the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, M...Published: 22 May 2012 at 11:55hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri,
What progress has EU's Catherine Ashton 'seen' in Zimbabwe
It is mind-boggling that the EU's foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton reportedly said she had "seen" progress in Zimbabwe, which some of us have hardly noticed.Amid coup threats, a deadloc...Published: 14 May 2012 at 10:44hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
UN rights chief should press Mugabe on rights abuses
Zimbabweans hope that the planned visit to Zimbabwe by the UN Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay will help put the country's human rights record under the spotlight. During her five-day vi...Published: 09 May 2012 at 10:00hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Will John Nkomo be the next president of Zimbabwe!
With so much speculation rife about Robert Mugabe's poor health in the wake of his supposedly unscheduled flight to Singapore on Friday night, Zimbabweans are wondering who will be their next preside...Published: 03 Apr 2012 at 20:57hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Wade's early admission of defeat - what lessons for Mugabe!
President Abdoulaye Wade's early admission of defeat – less than three hours after election results began being announced in Senegal contrasts sharply with Mu...Published: 29 Mar 2012 at 12:24hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Miss Alex Duval Smith is ill-informed about Zimbabwe
Miss Alex Duval Smith is ill-informed about Zimbabwe to suggest that Robert Mugabe has won over a nation (The Independent, 16/03/12).The British journalist may want to know that of the thous...Published: 19 Mar 2012 at 16:22hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London
Zimbabwe in no hurry to reform the media before elections
As Zimbabwe's 'media reform ultimatum' draws near, there is nothing to show that Media Minister Webster Shamu will implement key media reforms, which could bring the long awaited freedom in the countr...Published: 02 Mar 2012 at 11:15hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Tighten targeted sanctions to make Mugabe reform
In view of Robert Mugabe's reluctance to reform ahead of elections, the only remaining effective option is for more targeted sanctions on him and his inner circle.More restrictive measures by ...Published: 25 Feb 2012 at 14:45hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
De-listed Zanu-PF loyalists face big dilemma
Rather than celebrate at being removed from the EU 'sanctions' list, some Zanu-PF loyalists are arguably wishing they had been left on the list until everyone else was de-listed. At home, some...Published: 21 Feb 2012 at 14:05hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Sanctions not stalling progress in critical Zim democratic reforms
Restrictive measures imposed on Robert Mugabe and his allies must NOT be removed as he is the one stalling critical democratic reforms in Zimbabwe.It is of critical importance to keep the meas...Published: 13 Feb 2012 at 16:07hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Targeted sanctions should stay until key reforms are made
Contrary to recommendations by the International Crisis Group, (Africa Briefing No.86, 6 Feb 2012), targeted sanctions on Mugabe and his inner circle should stay.The travel ban and an asset fr...Published: 07 Feb 2012 at 05:01hrs | 2 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
No tears for Nkosazana Zuma's failed bid for the AU's top job
Zimbabweans should feel a great sense of relief that South Africa's Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former wife of President Jacob Zuma failed to make it to the African Union's top post yesterday in Addis Ab...Published: 31 Jan 2012 at 14:07hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri,
Zimbabwe's debt - a compelling case for an audit
The rejection by UK Development Minister Andrew Mitchell of civil society calls to audit Zimbabwe's US$7 billion debt before relief under HIPC is regrettable. Whenever an audit is resisted, it...Published: 25 Jan 2012 at 13:25hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Has Biti fallen into a Zanu-PF trap on sanctions!
Zanu-PF must be celebrating on the news that Finance Minister Tendai Biti has "blasted" the decision by the United States to ban Mbada and Marange diamond companies. Hardliners in the for...Published: 16 Jan 2012 at 15:53hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Dear 2012, Will you promise to be better than 2011?
It was a great delight and privilege to meet you on Sunday, because many – great and small, who would have liked to see you, could not make it for reasons we s...Published: 03 Jan 2012 at 13:51hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London
2011: The year Jonathan Moyo may want to forget quickly
If there is a year that political serial flip-flopper and arguably architect of Zimbabwe's media revenge laws, Jonathan Moyo would NOT like to be reminded of, it is 2011.The year 2011 proved ...Published: 30 Dec 2011 at 17:50hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London
Will Mugabe heed Pyongyang's stay-away call to foreign leaders?
With Robert Mugabe already abroad, it is unclear if he will heed Pyongyang's appeal that foreign delegations would not be allowed to attend the funeral of the late North Korean "Dear Leader" Kim Jon...Published: 28 Dec 2011 at 13:34hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
BAZ is better challenged through courts than via Mugabe
The concerns of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe over the recent granting of commercial radio licences to two organisations with Zanu-PF links are understandable but should be c...Published: 01 Dec 2011 at 10:14hrs | 2 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Marange Diamond Revenue: A Clueless Jigsaw Puzzle?
The statistics or estimates of proceeds from Marange diamonds are so mind-boggling in their discrepancies that at the end of the day, one is left with a clueless jigsaw puzzle, if not a headache. ...Published: 29 Nov 2011 at 15:01hrs | 2 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Why Zimbabwe should abolish criminal defamation laws
The order by Zimbabwean Police to Nevanji Madanhire, the Editor of The Standard newspaper and reporter Nqaba Matshazi to report at Harare Central on Friday over an alleged criminal defamation charge...Published: 18 Nov 2011 at 18:13hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
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