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…As Zanu PF Skins JOMIC Iz qula enzo u I G ze o n ir z it o a G M u q a j u n l i a h C C h o i r n i t j i a a M M a a i j t i n r i o h C The Real Change Times Movement for Democratic Change A Party of Excellence! The Official Mouthpiece of the MDC Tuesday 12 October MDC Information & Publicity Department, Harvest House, 44 Nelson Mandela Ave, Harare, Zimbabwe Issue 053: 2010 ZimbabweHARARE – Zimbabwe sits on the Zanu PF traditional blockages to basic When Zanucan PF failed to form a credible do better bottom of the index of good governance lifelines, Zimbabwe only managed to administration, it turned onto the in Southern Africa. rise slightly above Chad and Somalia. MDC for help leading to a protracted negotiation that culminated in the Not surprisingly, says the Mo Ibrahim At the inception of the Inclusive formation of the Inclusive Government. Index of African Governance 2010 Government, a minority comprising of The changed environment should report, because of Harare’s tattered rogues and merchants of violence set reflect the Zimbabwean reality, but alas, public safety record spearheaded by up an alternative parallel administration polarisation still remains as the residual a tiny, but influential minority that is that feeds on political intolerance, elements of disorder have occupied vital still embedded in an unending war unaccountability, crime and uncertainty space as the main drivers of insecurity. psychosis and feels comfortable in in a forlorn hope to overturn the efforts conditions akin to those under a failed of a society thoroughly soaked by a The efficacy of a decent, civilian order state and international pariah status. desire to change for the better. in governance; public confidence; personal security; choice and freedom – not constant and naked intrusions It is… a case of the usual suspects in people’s private lives – are dreams holding up the table with Somalia, Chad, the DRC the MDC value as Zimbabwe surges towards the last lap in its and Zimbabwe fighting it out for last place. Although struggle against post tyranny and a Zimbabwe has made improvements in many areas, it can debilitating dictatorship. take some time for this to show up on the Mo Once the pride of the world, Zimbabwe Ibrahim Index now rests at 29 out of 100 on the global stage, according to the Mo Ibrahim Nearly two years into a transitional President Tsvangirai came into index, apart from being the worst place Senator Morgen Komichi, the MDC Deputy Organising Secretary, consults the party’s grassroots leadership at Chivakanenyama business centre, Hurungwe West, deep in rural Mashonaland West government to real change and a new government in good faith, driven by a to live or to do business in Southern province on Sunday, on the future, following the continued violations of the GPA by Mugabe Zimbabwe, the country remains ranked philosophy of respect for people-power Africa – all because of the insatiable and Zanu PF. 51 out of the 53 African countries as a foundation for the furtherance desires of a civilian, military gang. sampled for their commitment to of diverse but shared national values four basic pillars of sober and good clamouring for the currency of change. The Mo Ibrahim report is forthright There has been a marked improvement stood at a record 90 sextillion percent governance: safety and rule of law; and clear. “It is also a case of the in the life of the ordinary Zimbabweans with prices of basic goods rising twice participation and human rights; usual suspects holding up the table since the transitional government was a day – a figure surpassed only by sustainable economic opportunity; and The MDC won the 29 March 2008 with Somalia, Chad, the DRC and consummated in February 2009, thanks Hungary’s economic crash of 1946; human development. general election but the military soon Zimbabwe fighting it out for last to President Tsvangirai. and more than 500 were abducted stepped in to help elements in the losing place. Although Zimbabwe has made and murdered in the political abyss While the entry of President Tsvangirai former ruling party maintain their improvements in many areas, it can take Until then Zimbabwe had virtually by state agents without any moral and the MDC in the state arena has hold onto the people through banditry some time for this to show up on the Mo collapsed as the Zanu PF government authority or political capital to spur stabilised the economy and opened up and lawlessness. Ibrahim Index.” embarked on a looting spree; inflation national confidence. To Page 2 Taruvinga dies in Gokwe crash …as Zanu PF skins JOMIC CHITUNGWIZA – MDC St Mary’s organising secretary, HARARE – As the talks on helplessly as the political situation been confined to sporadic statements Connie Taruvinga who was injured Zimbabwe’s transition ended, deteriorates. Zanu PF contemptuously to the media and travelling allowances in a car accident on her way the three parties decided to set violated the GPA, in the full glare for its monitors whose reports and from the MDC 11th anniversary up a local committee to support of JOMIC. recommendations no one takes has died. SADC as underwriters to the heed of. agreement and protect the pact from “That body has failed to immunize Taruvinga (pictured) died on insincere partners. the GNU against abuse,” said one The Real Change Times was told this Monday at the intensive care analyst. “Its principal functions were week Zanu PF was undermining the unit at Parirenyatwa Hospital Inaugurated on January 30, 2009, the to monitor the implementation, in letter Inclusive Government watchdog, in Harare. She becomes the fifth Joint Monitoring and Implementation and spirit, of the GPA, to assess the contemptuously defying its MDC member to die after the vehicle Committee (JOMIC), created under implementation of the GPA from time recommendations. A senior JOMIC they were travelling in was involved to time and consider steps which might Article XXII of the Global Political member representing the MDC, in an accident along the Gokwe – need to be taken to ensure the speedy Hon Elton Mangoma said the Agreement (GPA), is tasked with Zhombe road. and full implementation of power- situation was being exacerbated ensuring that the three parties sharing pact. That never happened.” because JOMIC lacks a legal They were coming from the MDC implement the GPA fully and th enforcement mechanism. 11 anniversary celebrations that complies with all the terms of the JOMIC members agree that they were held on 11 September at Taruvinga will be burried on power-sharing deal. have been ineffective in exercising The MDC is represented in the Gokwe Centre. Wednesday at Warren hills their mandate, preferring to work JOMIC by Mangoma, Elias Mudzuri, cemetery in Harare.Mourners But the JOMIC has dismally failed mainly in the background. With no Thabitha Khumalo and Innocent Other MDC cadres who have are gathered at Number 138B to ensure a recalcitrant Zanu PF died from the accident are; Anna enforcement powers, with no powers Chagonda. The JOMIC comprises Harava Street, St Mary’s complies with its side of the bargain, Mubayiwa, Innocent Muzuva, Alex in Chitungwiza. to summon a person who breaches of four other senior members from Magunda and Loveless Sango. with political analysts dismissing the GPA, and relying on persuasion Arthur Mutambara’s party and four Meanwhile, the late St Mary’s it as a “toothless bulldog”. Zanu to deal with offenders, the work of others from Zanu PF. The MDC leadership led by ward 1 organising secretary Anna PF has undermined JOMIC as JOMIC has never been an easy one. President Morgan Tsvangirai paid Mubayiwa, popularly known as Zimbabwe’s political insurer. Mangoma said JOMIC has failed to their respects to the Taruvinga family Ambuya Madhuve, was burried The people have lost faith in With a paltry budget, JOMIC has had to restrain Zanu PF. But he was quick to on Monday. last week. JOMIC as it seems to have watched rely on handouts. Much of its work has highlight the successes of the body. To Page 2 To Page 2 Together, united, winning, ready for real change! 1 Police urged to beef up security at COPAC hearings HARARE – The preconditions in Among the issues raised by the MDC after he was attacked by a Zanu PF ensuring that the Harare Copac outreach are that the Zimbabwe Republic Police mob at Mai Musodzi Hall in Mbare. meetings that were disrupted by (ZRP) through the commissioner – After the disturbances Copac was rowdy Zanu PF supporters last month general of police, Augustine Chihuri forced to suspend the meetings. have not improved raising doubts on should ensure that mechanisms are put Mangoma said the MDC had submitted in place for effective maintenance of the participation of MDC members a list of the violence perpetrators to the law and order during the programme. this weekend. police and they expected them to be arrested but this had not happened. The MDC management committee Mangoma said if these mechanisms are not put in place, the MDC was concerned chairperson, Elton Mangoma said on He said the MDC raised the issue that Monday that conditions for holding that there will be more disturbances like there was no guarantee that police what happened on 18 and 19 September peaceful outreach meetings in Harare would stop the bussing in of people when MDC members were attacked had not improved and it was not safe from outside by Zanu PF. in Harare for participating in the for the party to encourage its members outreach meetings. He said he expected that he would meet to attend.
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