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Roll of shame Ngozi haunts Zanu PF killers The Changing Times continues this week to publish names of Kill at your own peril is the message to those responsible for their deaths In Matenga village in Buhera South, “Although they have not come to perpetrators of political violence the violent Zanu PF zealots out there. asking them why they killed them” said Zanu PF’s Peter Mabangure has fled confess to traditional leaders yet, it and their dastardly handiwork as Hon Nemadziva. from his home after the avenging is now common knowledge that the reported to the Attorney General. Hundreds of Zanu PF supporters who spirit of slain MDC activist Dickson murderers are no longer enjoying the These people continue to roam the murdered MDC activists across the He confirmed that one of the latest Chibamba had terrorized him and comfort of their homes. Their victims country scot-free. country are being haunted by avenging victims of the avenging spirits is the late his family. knock on their homes during the spirits (ngozi) of the deceased. Patrick Basopo, a police constabulary night and some actually see them,” Paul Herbert Mazikani who operated in Buhera during the Peter Mabangure’s father would wake said Nendanga. MP, Mbire, Mashonaland Some have grown sugar cane on their 2002 presidential elections. up every morning in Chibamba’s house, Central province heads while others have gone mad where Peter and other Zanu PF youth The killers of Tonderai Ndira are as the spirits of those they murdered Basopo stunned the Buhera community murdered the MDC activist. The elder also living a troubled life. The MDC Mazikani led a team of Zanu continue to haunt them. this year when he made a public Mabangure died this year as a result of Youth Assembly Secretary for Security confession about his role in the the avenging spirit. PF supporters in assaulting More than 500 MDC activists were murder of Tedious Chokuda, a former who was kidnapped in broad daylight Wanzirai Magodo. The group on 5 May 2008 was found dead two murdered by Zanu PF supporters who headmaster at Murove School after also destroyed his homestead and The ghost of the late Chibamba, who weeks later. His brother Barnabas Ndira were backed by State security agents Basopo’s sister became possessed with was killed on the 3rd of July 2008, has looted his property and livestock. since 2000. Chokuda’s avenging spirit. told The Changing Times this week that reportedly been visiting Mabangure, his brothers killers went to Warren Hills The Zanu PF thugs were also asking him why he killed him. involved in the murder of MDC According to detailed accounts from The spirit then demanded 65 herd of cemetery and ordered officials there to Mabangure is no longer staying at his show them Tonderai’s grave. activists Biggie Zhuwawo in April villagers in Buhera, traditional and cattle from Patrick. home. He has been telling villagers in political leaders, the spirits are targeting 2008 and Titus Goho on June Matenga that he keeps seeing Chibamba “The murderers went to the cemetery 12, 2008. the Zanu PF militia who terrorized Basopo died last month in Marondera in his house. MDC supporters during the past where he had gone to seek the services with members of the apostolisc sect to violent elections. of prophets in the apostolic sect to assist perform rituals at my brother’s grave. him in calming the avenging spirit. Also in Buhera, on 18 June 2008, self Fortunately, the officials there knew styled war veteran, Joseph Chinotimba Newten Kachepa Confirming these reports Buhera South What is shocking is that these murderers us and asked them why there was no MP, Mudzi North MP, Hon Naison Nemadziva said he has have been rejected by their party, Zanu mobilised Zanu PF militia to kill the MDC Buhera South district chairman, family representative. When these Mashonaland East province received reports on avenging spirits that PF and are now at the mercy of the officials said they were phoning me for have been terrorizing Zanu PF members avenging spirits. Nyoka Chokuse. authority, the killers immediatly drove Kachepa was leading a group of who were responsible for their deaths. away.” Ndira said. “The stories might sound unreal but it is These events should be a clear statement It is reliably understood that Zanu PF supporters that murdered Chinotimba, army colonel Morgan Temba Muronde on April 13 2008 true. Most of these perpetrators have fled to those in Zanu PF who are used to Speaking to The Changing Times, from their homes. I can confirm three murder and maim people that even if Mzilikazi and the Zanu PF militia are and Kingswell Muteta on 25 July now being tormented by their victims. MDC secretary for cultural and reports on avenging spirits in Buhera the rule of law does not catch up with traditional Affairs Professor Gordon 2008 at Chimukoko village in South, that of Chokuse, Chibamba them, they will face the wrath of the Chavhunduka, said that it is possible Mudzi. He also sponsored acts of and Chokuda who have been haunting avenging spirits. After the unlikely encounter with violence in the district. Chokuse’s spirit, Chinotimba is said that if you kill someone the spirit of to have gone to Buhera with a spirit that dead person will come back and medium to try and ask Chokuse’s spirit haunt you. to leave him alone. Morgan Mzilikazi “Most people suffered from being Army Colonel “Chinotimba has become a constant haunted by avenging spirits of the visitor to spirit mediums as Chokuse’s people they had killed. It can only be Mzilakazi led Zanu PF youths

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MDC, delivering real change to the people of Zimbabwe

1 MDC will win any free and fair election By Obert Gutu Power is with the people and not with permission to five newspapers to not see this new television channel the leaders. This is the main reason why start operating in Zimbabwe,we will attracting any advertising interest It is beyond debate that the inclusive the MDC’s popularity continues to grow observe, henceforth, a determined and anytime soon.As long as ZANU (PF) government in Zimbabwe has never by leaps and bounds. Zimbabweans see capricious effort on the part of ZANU continues to use its vice-like grip on functioned at optimum capacity their ultimate salvation only coming (PF) functionaries in the inclusive the State-controlled media to propagate since it was formed some fifteen (15) through the MDC and certainly not government; to frustrate and delay hate, lies and misinformation, ZBC months ago. It is again not surprising through any other political party. the actual implementation of the good radio and television will remain that the inclusive government has work that has been done by the ZMC to thoroughly unpopular. And this been hamstrung by countless instances Some of us are convinced that the date. Going forward, a lot of spanners is the main reason why satellite of mistrust, distrust,acrimony and in outstanding issues will never be resolved will be thrown into the works of the television is so popular in supposedly some cases, open hostility amongst by the inclusive government. This is ZMC. The presence of the notorious ZANU (PF) strongholds such as the partners in this loveless marriage. so because ZANU (PF) is consciously media hangman, one Tafataona Rushinga, Mt.Darwin and Uzumba That is as it should be because this aware of the fact that it has hopelessly Mahoso, as the chief executive of Maramba Pfungwe! coalition government is not what the lost the support of the majority of the ZMC, should certainly be cause majority of Zimbabweans voted for the people. The former ruling for serious concern to all democrats You can fool some people some of Senator Obert Gutu on March 29, 2008. On that historic party knows that it is destined for a who aspire to achieve media plurality. the time but you can never fool all the day in the electoral history of our Tsvangirai, is the best supported humiliating and crushing electoral It would be folly to expect a media people all the time. Zimbabweans have great nation,the majority of the people and most popular political party in defeat at the hands of the MDC led by hangman to all of a sudden, morph into rejected ZANU (PF). Given another voted for real change. They rejected, Zimbabwe at the moment. Prophets of Morgan Tsvangirai. Naturally, a democrat who will work tirelessly opportunity, they will once again thunderously, the politics of repression, doom and hired media hitmen have, ZANU(PF) appreciates that should for the establishment of pluralism and reject this party that is still locked up thuggery, kleptocracy and tyranny. of late, gone into overdrive predicting all outstanding issues of the global diversity in the media architecture in history and that seems to believe They made it abundantly clear,by the imminent collapse of the MDC. political agreement (GPA) be of Zimbabwe. Old habits die hard. that “matakadya kare achanyaradza the shear numbers of their votes; These men and women, who are soley implemented, the epitaph on the The enemies of progress will work mwana.’’ People know that their true particularly in the presidential driven by their desire to hold onto the ZANU (PF) electoral tombstone would tirelessly to sabotage the smooth- enemy is not Roy Bennett or any election,that they wanted Morgan crumbs falling off the crumbling ZANU be ready for installation. We have running of the ZMC. The true test other white person simply because Tsvangirai to be their leader. (PF) gravy train, have wasted no time recently heard ZANU (PF) announcing of the media reform agenda will be he/she is white. People are now above The people didnt vote for the in announcing a ‘split’ in the MDC. that they are ready for an election. the licencing of independent radio the politics of tribalism and racism. installation of a mermaid government; They have created artificial divisions They are not and they will never be. and television stations. Zimbabwe Hate-mongering as practised by the a half-man half-fish kind of creature amongst the movers and shakers They know that thuggery, intimidation, is perhaps the only country within ZANU (PF) mercenary media that is hardly capable of delivering any within the MDC. They wish that their violence and vote-rigging have a very the SADC region that doesnot have hitmen can only achieve one result meaningful and tangible change for the dreams will come true one day. These short shelf-life.They know that as way community radio stations.Thirty years and that is the consolidation of the better; in the lives of the toiling masses lost souls are obviously in a long back as the year 2000, they have only after independence,we still do not have people’s support for the MDC led by of Zimbabwe. Put simply; the people dream and as they say in Shona...’’ been hanging onto to power through a single independent television station. President Morgan Tsvangirai.Real didnot vote for a coalition government. hope dzeharahwa kurota ichiyamwa.’’ violence and vote-rigging. They know True to form, ZANU (PF) functionaries change is within touching distance. This type of government was imposed The MDC will never split again; much to that their sell-by date as a political party in the inclusive government rushed We shall never compromise, retreat nor on the people. the disappointment of these charlatans. expired in 2000.They know that they to ‘grab’ the space for an independent surrender. History is on the side of the The MDC is the people and the people are losers. television station by establishing a so- people.Together to the end! No amount of propaganda can wash are the MDC. Unlike ZANU (PF) where called Channel Two.One month after away the fact that the MDC, under power is concentrated in the hands of Although the Zimbabwe Media going on air, Channel Two has dismally Obert Gutu is the Senator for the leadership of Morgan Richard one man,the MDC is a people’s project. Commission (ZMC) recently gave failed to attract any advertisers. I do Chisipite. Letters to the Editor Oppah Muchinguri please breaches to the Global Political denied by the populace, a person who Even their leaders are slowly loosing Concerned Driver be honest Agreement (GPA) countrywide has subjected many journalists to untold control of these demon possessed Via e-mail specifically Mashonaland Central and misery. Tafataona Mahoso should never followers. One way or the other, these It is my fervent hope and desire Mashonaland East. It is disturbing set his foot in the Zimbabwe Media women, men, boys and girls should Congratulations to in the spirit of honesty, intergrity to note that, despite visits made by Commission, he has outlived his tenure know justice will catch up with them. Dr. Tsvangirai and respect for our people that this the JOMIC secretariat to the area and is not even worthy to be a consultant. letter finds space in your paper. in question, which was done in the Let this man rest at his home instead of Justice for all The professors get their degrees Whilst I acknowledge that finger presence of all the representatives of being on the driving seat of journalism. Harare from observing what the ordinary pointing and blame game has parties to the GPA namely Zanu PF, It is about time that precedence is set person does. Ultimate wisdom is fallen short of being a solution to MDC and Mutambara’s party of which for all to follow that unprofessional Vive le independent a reflection from peers. Although our economic, social and political Ms Muchinguri is privy of all the people should not take up positions in Prosecuting Authority wisdom can be acquired through problems, it is only when the incidents that occurred in areas visited a commission or any work that requires academics, the difference is that truth is brought to the fore that a by JOMIC namely:- Muzarabani, political impartiality. Just as Tomana I agree that we need an independent the truly wise know how to find meaningful solution is implored Uzumba, Maramba Pfungwe, Mudzi, and Gono must go, Mahoso must rest prosecuting authority because the more wisdom but the simple do not to respond to a problem. Mutoko and Buhera North. Surprisingly his case. We want a free media, free impunity we have been exposed to at realise when their wisdom expires. Muchinguri opted to misled the public from political manipulation. We want the hands of Zanu PF and its puppet I read with disgust and with inaccurate and false information as a free media so that the airwaves are Tomana is outrageous. We have had But Dr Morgan Tsvangirai is disappointment an article that reported in the article which appeared open, more stations introduced, more a lot of grievous crimes being swept rare. He has wisdom packed in appeared in the Herald on Monday which appeared in the Herald on 19 newspapers introduced. We want jobs under the carpet because they expose his conscience. The award of 19 April 2010 titled “JOMIC April 2010. in the media industry and this can Tomana’s pay masters. We have had a this prestigious doctorate is bemoans political violence”. only happen when the likes of Mahoso lot of persecution of innocent citizens recognition by his peers of his The article quoted Oppah I can reliably confirm that the complains keep away from anything to do with of this country because they do not good leadership qualities. It is an Muchinguri who is a member received by JOMIC of threats to the media. subscribe to Zanu PF’s ideology. Right incentive to rise not just above the of Joint Monitoring and violence, violence and burning of homes now our nation suffers because of the common journal frame of blind Implementation Committee were being perpetrated by well known Journalism student innocent blood that fell over the years. belief and conformance but aspire condemning violence in some ZANU PF activists sponsored by known Mutare Our nation is headed for doom unless for the frontal wisdom to discover parts of the country and alleges legislators of the party. The victims in these past wrongs are corrected, and self and others, to have the courage attacks on ZANU PF supporters all the cases are known MDC activists. Justice shall prevail given the present scenario, nothing to confront the good and the bad, by MDC functionaries in It is therefore, mischievous, dishonesty, will be corrected unless an independent the palatable and unpalatable. Mashonaland Central province. misleading and inconsiderate on the The chaos that broke out at the national prosecuting authority is instituted. part of Muchinguri to blame victims healing conference at the Harare Besides, more are better than one. May God’s mercy, peace and love I hail Muchinguri for coming as perpetrators. International Conference Center in be increasingly granted to him. out in public condemning Harare is a clear signal of Zanu PF’s Somandla Ndlovu violence; however her appeal Lovemore Kadenge efforts to scuttle even further peace Mpopoma Regards proved counter productive as she Political Liaison Officer (MDC) in the country. Zanu PF is bent on Farai Mbira harbored perpetrators of violence Joint Monitoring and Implementation violence and they know if justice is to Traffic police officers Via Email and mislead the nation opting to Committee (JOMIC) take place, they will be found wanting. very corrupt misrepresent facts. It goes without mention that Zanu Dear Sir Mahoso must go! PF’s character continues to be exposed It is an open secret that policemen on To set the record straight, it is true at a time when the nation needs to our roads these days are out to make that JOMIC has been receiving I am very disappointed by the new move forward. Maybe I am missing their money by asking for bribes from numerous letters complaining media commission for seeking the something, but is it that the Zanu motorists what can be done to stop threats of violence and other services of a person who has been PF supporters do not want change? this rot .

2 Organs of the State The MDC continues to publish its 1.2 Organisation and 1.3.3 The chairperson and other (c) exercising control and 1.6 Ambassadors and other Constitution priniciples ahead of administration of members of the Commission disciplinary powers over principal representatives of the Constitution-making process. Public Service will be appointed by the members of the Public Service; Zimbabwe abroad These views are guided by the 1.2.1 An Act of Parliament must President after nomination (d) ensuring the general well-being 1.6.1 The President, with the approval party’s social democratic values. provide for the organisation, by Parliament; and administration of the Public of the Senate, may appoint This week, we publish the party’s administration and discipline (a) participation by independent Service and its maintenance in persons to hold the office of views on the founding principles of of the Public Service, including bodies and the public in a high state of impartiality and ambassador or other principal the Constitution. the appointment of persons to submitting nominations to efficiency; and representative of Zimbabwe in posts or grades in the service, the Parliamentary Public (e) making regulations for any other countries or accredited to 1.1 Public Service their removal from office Appointments Committee; and of the purposes set out in international organisations. 1.1.1 There is a Public Service of or reduction in grade, their (b) secure tenure for fixed terms for this subsection. 1.6.2 The President may at any time Zimbabwe, which is responsible punishment for misconduct and members of the Commission, remove a person from the post for the administration of the the fixing of their conditions requiring fair and impartial 1.5 Permanent Secretaries of ambassador or principal country. of service. procedures before their 1.5.1 The Secretary to the President, representative of Zimbabwe. 1.1.2 The Public Service consists of removal, and term limits on the Secretary to the Prime 1.6.3 In appointing or removing persons employed by the State 1.3 Public Service Commission reappointments and Minister, the Secretary to a person as ambassador or other than- the Cabinet and Permanent There is a Public Service (c) the remuneration of principal representative of (a) members of the Defence Forces, 1.3.1 Secretaries of Ministries must Commission consisting of members of the Commission. Zimbabwe, the President must the Police Service or the Prison be appointed by the President Service; a chairperson and six other on the advice of the Public act on the advice of the Prime (b) judges; members. 1.4 Functions of Public Service Commission and with Minister and the Public Service (c) members of Commissions 1.3.2 Persons appointed to the Public Service Commission the approval of the Senate. Commission. established by this Constitution; Service Commission must be 1.4.1 The Public Service Commission 1.5.2 Before appointing a person to 1.6.4 An Act of Parliament may and chosen for their ability and has the functions that are a post referred to above, the require the appointment of (d) anyone else whose office or post experience in administration, conferred or imposed on it by President must consult the diplomatic staff, in addition is stated, by the Constitution or their professional qualifications this Constitution or an Act of Prime Minister. to ambassadors and principal an Act of Parliament passed in related fields and their general Parliament, including; 1.5.3 An Act of Parliament may representatives, to be approved with affirmative votes from suitability for appointment, and (a) appointing persons to provide for the removal from by the Senate. at least two-thirds of the full the chairperson must have held hold posts or grades in the office of the Secretary to the membership of each or both a senior post or grade in the Public Service; President, the Secretary to the Houses at their final vote on Public Service for one or more (b) fixing and regulating conditions Prime Minister, the Secretary the Bill, not to form part of the periods amounting to at least of service of members of the to the Cabinet and Permanent Public Service. five years. Public Service; Secretaries of Ministries. Local Government Forum MDC- led Kwekwe council strives to improve service …..as former Zanu PF mayor refuses to vacate council house

KWEKWE – Despite rampant in refuse collection and other service along the Harare – Bulawayo asset stripping by former Zanu delivery errands. highway. PF Kwekwe City councillors, the It is also surrounded by several now MDC - led council is working The mayor also said the United Nations had chipped in by refurbishing clinics mines and the farming areas such hard to restore the city to its former as Gokwe, which is well-known for status of glory, Shadreck Tobaiwa, in all suburbs and restocking them with drugs. growing cotton. the city’s mayor has said. It is also close to the The council also received road tar from Speaking to The Changing Times giant Zimbabwe Iron and the Zimbabwe National Road Authority Steel Company (Zisco) at the Kwekwe civic centre on (Zinara), which has embarked on in Redcliff. Monday, Mayor Tobaiwa said rehabilitating all the roads and filling the looting and corruption by up potholes. However, the mayor said the Zanu PF councillors before despite these lucrative business the current councillors moved in The Kwekwe City council is run by opportunities surrounding the was so serious that it had affected 13 councillors who are all from the city, business growth in the town was slowly coming to life completion of some projects. ruling MDC. following the formation of the inclusive government. “Our internal investigations have To cut council costs, the mayor is using a pool car which he shares with the shown that five tractors belonging “Giant companies like Zisco town clerk and other senior officials in had scaled down operations to the council were illegally carrying out official duties. auctioned by the former Zanu PF due to the failure of the then mayor Stanford Bonyongwe and Zanu PF government in running He said the council was also constructing the economy. the council did not benefit even an easily accessible bus terminus in a cent from that auction,” said the city centre after a realisation that “This had resulted in the Mayor Tobaiwa. undesignated drop off points in the city retrenchment of thousands of centre were on the increase and causing workers,” Mayor Tobaiwa said. “To make matters worse, we do dangers to the public, especially not even have an asset register of school children. What is also worrying the city council is that the former mayor, some of our properties and where Bonyongwe is defying an order those properties are,” he said. “We need to put to an end to vehicles dropping off the passengers at Sally to vacate the mayoral mansion despite being served with three Mugabe Primary School. Amaveni Kwekwe mayor, Shepherd Tobaiwa letters to vacate the house. “However, despite these hurdles, bus terminus was deserted by both the we aim to improve the quality He said his council had also managed to had resulted in critically ill patients passengers and buses as they preferred of life for all Kwekwe residents According to council resolutions, acquire two new ambulances in addition failing to get to hospital on time, the city centre for dropping and picking one has to leave a council house through the provision of health, which is a great development,” said up passengers,” he said. to repairing the grounded one. Mayor Tobaiwa. three months after leaving office. safe and clean water, road But it’s now over two years since maintenance and education,” “When we moved into office, we The council had also purchased a new Kwekwe has a population of nearly the current Kwekwe council was said Clr Tobaiwa. had no ambulance operating and this tractor and a truck for more efficiency 400 000 people and is centrally located sworn into office.

3 Zimbabweans urged to make their own Constitution

HARARE-The MDC leadership On Sunday, Hon. Chamisa also officials who included the deputy addressed thousands of party supporters addressed a well attended rally in organising secretary, Senator Morgen across the country at “Real Change” his constituency, Kuwadzana East rallies where a passionate call was in Harare. Komichi, Mufakose MP, Hon. Paurina made for people to participate in the Mpariwa, Chikomo Senator and Harare forthcoming Constitution-making He called for the immediate swearing- provincial chairperson, Hon. Morgan in of Senator Bennett as deputy process, which is expected to kick-off Femai and the MDC welfare secretary, on 15 June. Agriculture minister. Kerry Kay. During the rallies, the MDC leadership “Senator Bennett was acquitted on also called for the immediate swearing- trumped-up charges that he was facing, but Zanu PF is stalling his appointment in of MDC Treasurer-General, as it is personal because of the colour Citizens should Senator Roy Bennett as the deputy of his skin. He should be sworn-in Agriculture minister. immediately in order to assist Zanu have access to clean PF’s Joseph Made who has failed in Addressing over 2 000 people in resuscitating the agriculture sector,” water-President Pumula, Bulawayo on Saturday, Vice- he said. President Thokozani Khupe said the Tsvangirai drafting of a people-driven Constitution He also said the appointments of the was part of the MDC roadmap that was Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor BULAWAYO – President mooted in 2006. and the Attorney-General were still outstanding issues. Morgan Tsvangirai has said every “As a result it is vital for each and every individual has a right to clean one of you to take part in this process as Part of the bumper crowd that attended the Kuwadzana rally “The government is also failing to pay water and all SADC countries a people-driven Constitution will bring Mahlangu, Lobengula MP, Hon. national project that will directly benefit civil servants decent salaries as Zanu have an obligation to ensure that immense benefits to the country and the Samuel Sipepa Nkomo, Pumula MP, the people,” he said. PF is not giving contracts in a clear way its citizens have access to it. people of Zimbabwe,” she said. Hon. Albert Mhlanga and the Bulawayo resulting in the looting of diamonds at provincial leadership. Elsewhere across the country, Chiadzwa,” he said. President Tsvangirai, who is also However, she said although the drafting Hon. Nelson Chamisa, the national Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister, said of a new Constitution was in the Global On Sunday, Hon Nkomo addressed spokesperson was at Chinyayi business However, he said since the formation this while officially opening the Political Agreement (GPA), Zanu PF another rally in Bulawayo’s Luveve centre, Gutu East in Masvingo province of the inclusive government, there had SADC Sectoral Committee for was dragging its feet as the party was suburb that was attended by at least on Saturday. been some significant electoral and media reforms. Ministers of Water Meeting that not comfortable in the people having 3 000 people. was held in Bulawayo last week. their democratic rights. Again Hon. Chamisa urged the people Addressing the same rally, Chisipite Hon. Nkomo who is also the to take the Constitution-making Senator, Hon. Obert Gutu said it was He said while access to clean Hon. Khupe also warned the people of Water Resources Development process seriously. important for the people to participate water was a basic right, it was sad Bulawayo to be wary of new political and Management minister, assured in the Constitution-making process. to note that some SADC countries parties that were mushrooming in the the people that water shortages in “Ignore the intimidation attempts by country such as Zapu and MDC99. Zanu PF and come out in your large were not yet in full compliance Bulawayo would soon be a thing of “In the new Constitution, you should with this right. “These parties are a creation of Zanu the past as work on the Zambezi Water numbers to participate in the writing of call for independent human rights PF, which is trying to sow divisions Project would resume this week. a people-driven Constitution as this will and anti-corruption commissions. among the people,” she said. empower you,” he said. The judiciary should be independent,” “Challenges in water supply in “Zanu PF was trying to use the Zambezi he said. many of our SADC states are Also present at the rally was the Water Project for personal gains but He was accompanied by Masvingo largely due to limited investment Youth Assembly chairperson and this did not work and the people did not provincial secretary and Masvingo The Kuwadzana rally was attended in this sector. The water sector Nkulumane MP, Hon. Thamsanqa benefit. However, this project is now a Urban MP, Hon. Tongai Matutu. by several legislators and senior party requires massive investments to develop, maintain and upgrade the necessary infrastructure for the development of our water Komichi to appear in court next Monday sources,” he said. Lone MDC councillor battles to The meeting was attended by BINDURA-MDC Deputy terrorizing MDC supporters on a 14 SADC ministers who are Organising Secretary Senator daily basis and these have not been in charge of water affairs and deliver real change in Umguza Morgen Komichi will appear prosecuted. was held under the theme; before a Bindura Magistrate “Communicating regional NYAMANDLOVU - Councillor Chakanyuka next week on Monday A point to note is Chief Kasekete of water challenges for a dynamic on allegations of insulting Mugabe Mxolisi Ndlovu is proudly the only Muzarabani North who is stripping takeoff to meet the Millennium at a rally held in Bindura in January, village heads of their positions and Development Goals”. MDC councillor out of 19 Councillors this year. awarding them to known Zanu PF in Umguza District, Nyamandlovu in supporters and war veterans, most Speaking at the same meeting, Matabeleland North province. Allegations leveled against Sen. of whom tortured, maimed, and even Komichi are that, he sang a song at a Water Development and murdered MDC supporters in the run Resources minister, Hon. Samuel rally that demeaned the head of state. up to the sham 2008 June elections. The 45 year old ward 4 councillor Sipepa Nkomo, said the SADC water sector development has been working hard in the area “You sang a song, Chimurume chaGire chandifungisa Dhongi Most known assailants in the efforts should be intertwined flanked by 12 Zanu PF councillors and rangu rakafa kare kare, (Gire’s Mashonaland provinces have been to other international water six from the Arthur Mutambara led husband reminds me of my dead left to roam free and yet MDC development initiatives. members are arrested, prosecuted political formation. donkey) and we find this song insinuating,” the Bindura CID and persecuted on flimsy charges “Some Millennium Development Senior detective Chitsa told such as singing a song at a rally. Goals are strongly dependent on Speaking to The Changing Times, Hon Komichi. This selective application of the law water provision. The Millennium Clr Ndlovu said it was difficult for continues to stifle progress in the Development Goal Number 1, inclusive government. proper decisions that benefit the people The MDC views this as an expansion which is to eradicate extreme in the persecution and prosecution to be made because he is outnumbered poverty and hunger, requires that of its leadership in a bid to decimate Hon Komichi appeared before the all citizens in any given country in decision making as most decisions the party. Known Zanu PF activist in Bindura magistrate two weeks ago and was given free bail. have access to water for primary are based on voter approval. the province are known assailants, purposes” he said.

“The most challenging part about being the only MDC councillor is that most council decisions are influenced by President says Zanu PF stalling implementation of GPA Zanu PF as they are the majority in HARARE - President Morgan “Being a partner in this marriage He emphasized that the formation of council. These decisions have over time Tsvangirai has said the actions of Zanu of convenience has been a painful the inclusive government had allowed benefited Zanu PF members and not the PF in recent weeks have shown that experience but a strategic necessity that Zimbabwe the opportunity to halt and people” said the concerned councillor. the opposition party never intended to will enable us to reach our destination begin to reverse Zimbabwe’s terrifying Clr. Mxolisi Ndlovu implement much of what it signed in albeit uncomfortably. We do not acceleration towards a failed state. the Global Political Agreement (GPA) necessarily share the same vision and Being the only councillor has made to empower its structures at the expense in 2008. Clr Ndlovu more determined to deliver of the people by imposing four people values with our colleagues in the “But we are not out of the woods yet. On a daily basis and at any given turn we real change in his ward .He has managed from its structures as special councillors inclusive government,” he said. President Tsvangirai who is also face dogged resistance to change from to resuscitate a council beer garden and appointed by the Local Government Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister made this “Democracy is about respecting the will one of the partners in this government,” grinding mill that had been lying idle Minister,” said Clr Ndlovu. statement while addressing delegates at he said. for more than two years. the Southern Africa Liaison Office in of the people. Many of us may have Meanwhile Councillor Ndlovu has Pretoria, South Africa last week. hoped – but few of us really believed – that the transition to democracy President Tsvangirai said there was Like most of the councils Matabeleland managed to persuade four councillors a section of the bureaucracy that “It is now abundantly clear that Zanu would happen overnight in Zimbabwe,” North has not been spared of imposed from the Mutambara led party to defect continued to resist any changes to the PF never intended to implement much he said. status quo and a security establishment special councillors from Zanu PF from their party and join the MDC. of what they signed up to. Fortunately who have been spearheading partisan The four are Ward 1 Councillor leadership that no longer feels safe in the for us and the people of Zimbabwe; President Tsvangirai told the delegates unfolding new political dispensation. distribution of food aid in Umguza. Blessing Mangunda, Ward 3 Councillor the world - and most importantly, that in the last elections in March 2008, Bonile Hadebe, Ward 6 Councillor the SADC region - is watching. the people of Zimbabwe had expressed “Apart from the already existing 12 Sipho Ngwenya and Ward 7 Councillor The GPA was brokered and guaranteed “Whether it is resistance to implement a clear and unequivocal will for real agreed democratic reforms; or the Zanu PF councillors, Zanu PF continues Themba Mpofu. by SADC. And SADC has proved that change in Zimbabwe. they are determined to see it respected looting and misuse of State funds and and implemented,” he said. resources; or the lack of respect for The MDC as a people’s project, values your opinions. “What they got was short of what they the rule of law and the Constitution; Are there Zanu PF torture camps near you? President Tsvangirai said he appreciated wished for; but at least the process of or simply the ruthless determination to Are you being victimised because you are an MDC supporter? change has started. The challenge is Do you know any perpetrators of violence? that the people of Zimbabwe and the retain or usurp power at all costs and by If your answer is YES to any of the above please email the details to SADC region shared his frustrations now to keep that change coming, to whatever means - all of this shows how [email protected] or call on (04) 770708 at the slow pace of reforms since the keep it peaceful and free of further fragile this marriage is, and how fragile Please also feel free to send news, alerts or letters expressing your views violence, and to make it irreversible,” and comments to MDC Information and Publicity Department formation of the inclusive government the transition process is in Zimbabwe,” in Zimbabwe. he said. said President Tsvangirai.

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