Zimbabwe is great political crisis. Tens of thousands of people have died of State starvation. Tens of thousands of political enemies have been tortured or murdered by Mugabe's ZANU PF since 2000. In 1983 40 000 Ndebele's have been massacred. Currently millions are starving to death. Zimbabwe is battling for life. The struggle for justice and freedom in Zimbabwe is for the future of Africa.
The Struggle for freedom & justice in Zimbabwe is between God's people and satan. ZANU PF government of President Robert Mugabe is satan's instrument for causing suffering to millions of people.
Morgan Tsvangirai posed a serious opposition to the atrocities President of President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai was steadfast and honest in his opposition to ZANU PF. In 2002 he won presidential elections which were rigged and manipulated by ZANU PF.
Presidential elections have been scheduled for 29 March 2008. Three Candidates (the aged dictator Robert Mugabe, so-called Indipendent Mr. Simba Makoni, Morgan Tsvangirai MDC) have registered for elections.
Simba Makoni (loyal to ZANU PF ungodly and destructive policies for 27 years) announced that he is standing as independent candidate. Simba Makoni is supported by other notorious ZANU PF leaders like Mujuru. Simba Makoni is a fake opposition to Mugabe.
One of the Two is mostly likely to happen.
ZANU PF is going to rig elections for Robert Mugabe
or
ZANU PF is going to rig elections for Simba Makoni the so-called independent.
ZANU PF is desparate and has lost all the popularity both local and international. And has realized that it will not get nowhere without support from the West. It will inevitable fall. I’m sure they have a plan to put Simba Makoni. If they want to put Makoni, Mugabe can not simple put Makoni. They have to rig elections for him. If they put Makoni its easy for the world to see that he is illegitimate. So they have to put him as opposition and rig elections for him so that he can restore investor’s confidence and attract Western confidence.
Simba Makoni or Mugabe cannot win free and fair elections. They will have to rig. If Simba Makoni is a really opposition to Mugabe he cannot win them because Mugabe will rig them. He has all the machinery to rig. If it is true that ZANU PF old guards no longer want Mugabe they can simple remove through revolution.
Being aware of the crimes they have committed ZANU PF leaders including Simba Makoni (guilty of complicity) will stand together. Their lives are at stake. Much blood has been shed by ZANU PF since 1980. People are angry righteously and want justice to be done.
Zimbabwe will not accept rigged elections. Whether rigged for Makoni or Mugabe. We want free and fair elections. All ZANU PF leaders including Simba Makoni are liars, murderers, and persecutors of the Church. This is a critical time in the history of Zimbabwe; we desperately need your support. Many people have sacrificed their lives for the seek of freedom in Zimbabwe, therefore we don't want the country to continue in ZANU PF hands or to be handed over to other ZANU PF loyalist like Simba Makoni under facade of free elections. Please pray for Zimbabwe, we want God to foil all ZANU PF plans. Make our reports known.
Yours for true freedom & justice
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
www.zimjustice.blogspot.com
http://forjustice.atspace.org
Email: zimnews@mail.com
Saturday, March 8, 2008
ZIMBABWE: OPEN LETTER TO MP. DAVID COLTART
Dear David Coltart
Greetings to you in Jesus name.
Thank you for information in your newsletters about the delimitation process in Bulawayo.
David l don't understand the Leadership on your side of MDC. Why is it that your leadership specifically Aurthur Mutambara spend more time criticizing Morgan Tsvangirai. l still don't believe that Mutambara is honest to Zimbabweans. Many people believe that he is being used by ZANU PF.
Its ironic that your faction is supporting Simba Makoni. Makoni is ZANU PF. And l know all ZANU PF leaders are oppressing the Zimbabweans together, stealing taxes from the poor. Benefiting unjustly from poor taxpapers through inflation and other destructive policies. Dr. Simba Makoni recently declared that he has been faithful to ZANU PF for the past 27 years. When ZANU PF was murdering the Ndebeles he was faithful. When ZANU was invading commercial farms and companies he was faithful to it. ZANU starving and torturing opposition he was faithful. And your President Arthur Mutambara said that he support Simba Makoni. Assuming that Makoni will win March 2008 election how is he going to govern the country without a party? Why was his decision so sudden, less than 3months before critical elections?
Zimbabweans we don't trust Arthur Mutambara and your Secretary General Welshman Ncube. Ncube is already in possession of a commercial farm he was given by ZANU PF. Before he was criticising ZANU PF leaders' behaviour over White owned farms.
Personal l believe Simba Makoni you are supporting is being used by ZANU PF to divide votes between Tsvangirai MDC and ZANU PF. The same thing that a ZANU PF officail Edgar Tekere did in the 1990s. People don't see any accountability and transparents in your MDC faction.
I think your decision to support ZANU PF, Makoni is good since it mark the demise of your faction.
"...Simba Makoni provides the best way out of the mess that Zimbabwe finds itself in
today.
Some few months you were telling us that your MDC faction under the leadership of Arthur Mutambara is the way. Zimbabwe don't want confused leaders like you. You have to campaign against Mugabe with the view that your party rule the country. But you don't even trust yourself and your leader Mutambara therefore Zimbabweans cannot trust you.
There is no hope in ZANU PF. They have lead us where we are and how can they help us out of the crisis. The best way that ZANU PF can help Zimbabwe is for them including Mr. Simba Makoni to leave politics. They have failed. For the past 27 years Zimbabweans have been pushing a car without engine. Thank God that majority now see that ZANU PF leaders including Simba Makoni are cruel and heartless.
l have never had of Simba Makoni visiting Zimbabweans in exile in South Africa and Britain to see their plight. He, Makoni sleep dreaming that he wants to be president of Zimbabwe. Whereas he does not not care about the poor and oppressed Zimbabweans.
"If it is a trick why has Mugabe in the last few days spewed out such venom against Makoni
calling him a prostitute and a frog?" (David Coltart).
Mugabe has to call Simba Makoni a prostitute so that people can think that there are opponents whereas they are working together to divide votes and cause confusion. Mugabe did the same to Edgar Tekere and later they were together.
In reality political leaders who don't care about the poor, who benefited from ZANU oppressive system are 'politcal prostitutes.'
So David your argument is not strong. We don't support Makoni a ZANU PF loyalist.Mutambara and Welshman Ncube are pretending as if they want to unite with Tsvangirai MDC which l don't believe is the case. You don't even criticise Mugabe and ZANU PF in a way you criticise Tsvangirai's MDC.
People trust Morgan Tsvangirai because of his track record, steadfst oppossition to Mugabe. Mugabe only see Tsvangirai as a threat so is prepapared to Murder him or sponsor opposition leaders (black or white) who will oppose him. l'm glad that the situation is not hopeless because we have God who see and judge history. God wants Zimbabwe to be free from oppressors. Responsible people should rule the counrty. Its tragic that our fellow opposition are getting bribed along the way. We have come a long way with the struggle and we will not take short cuts.
l have attended many meetings of MDC in Johannesburg. l have never had them criticising your faction. l was so much inspired by the words of President Morgan Tsvangirai, 'l will not rest until Ncube, Sibanda etc... is back. Zimbabweans let us not despise each other...'
I implore some of our opposition political leaders to be serious. Mugabe must go, all ZANU PF leaders including Simba Makoni must go. Zimbabwe must be rebuild people are dying every day due state starvation, torture, murder etc... We don't want fake oppositions working for ZANU PF, determined to confuse the electorate.
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
zimnews@mail.com
http://forjustice.atspace.org
www.zimjustice.blogspot.com
Greetings to you in Jesus name.
Thank you for information in your newsletters about the delimitation process in Bulawayo.
David l don't understand the Leadership on your side of MDC. Why is it that your leadership specifically Aurthur Mutambara spend more time criticizing Morgan Tsvangirai. l still don't believe that Mutambara is honest to Zimbabweans. Many people believe that he is being used by ZANU PF.
Its ironic that your faction is supporting Simba Makoni. Makoni is ZANU PF. And l know all ZANU PF leaders are oppressing the Zimbabweans together, stealing taxes from the poor. Benefiting unjustly from poor taxpapers through inflation and other destructive policies. Dr. Simba Makoni recently declared that he has been faithful to ZANU PF for the past 27 years. When ZANU PF was murdering the Ndebeles he was faithful. When ZANU was invading commercial farms and companies he was faithful to it. ZANU starving and torturing opposition he was faithful. And your President Arthur Mutambara said that he support Simba Makoni. Assuming that Makoni will win March 2008 election how is he going to govern the country without a party? Why was his decision so sudden, less than 3months before critical elections?
Zimbabweans we don't trust Arthur Mutambara and your Secretary General Welshman Ncube. Ncube is already in possession of a commercial farm he was given by ZANU PF. Before he was criticising ZANU PF leaders' behaviour over White owned farms.
Personal l believe Simba Makoni you are supporting is being used by ZANU PF to divide votes between Tsvangirai MDC and ZANU PF. The same thing that a ZANU PF officail Edgar Tekere did in the 1990s. People don't see any accountability and transparents in your MDC faction.
I think your decision to support ZANU PF, Makoni is good since it mark the demise of your faction.
"...Simba Makoni provides the best way out of the mess that Zimbabwe finds itself in
today.
Some few months you were telling us that your MDC faction under the leadership of Arthur Mutambara is the way. Zimbabwe don't want confused leaders like you. You have to campaign against Mugabe with the view that your party rule the country. But you don't even trust yourself and your leader Mutambara therefore Zimbabweans cannot trust you.
There is no hope in ZANU PF. They have lead us where we are and how can they help us out of the crisis. The best way that ZANU PF can help Zimbabwe is for them including Mr. Simba Makoni to leave politics. They have failed. For the past 27 years Zimbabweans have been pushing a car without engine. Thank God that majority now see that ZANU PF leaders including Simba Makoni are cruel and heartless.
l have never had of Simba Makoni visiting Zimbabweans in exile in South Africa and Britain to see their plight. He, Makoni sleep dreaming that he wants to be president of Zimbabwe. Whereas he does not not care about the poor and oppressed Zimbabweans.
"If it is a trick why has Mugabe in the last few days spewed out such venom against Makoni
calling him a prostitute and a frog?" (David Coltart).
Mugabe has to call Simba Makoni a prostitute so that people can think that there are opponents whereas they are working together to divide votes and cause confusion. Mugabe did the same to Edgar Tekere and later they were together.
In reality political leaders who don't care about the poor, who benefited from ZANU oppressive system are 'politcal prostitutes.'
So David your argument is not strong. We don't support Makoni a ZANU PF loyalist.Mutambara and Welshman Ncube are pretending as if they want to unite with Tsvangirai MDC which l don't believe is the case. You don't even criticise Mugabe and ZANU PF in a way you criticise Tsvangirai's MDC.
People trust Morgan Tsvangirai because of his track record, steadfst oppossition to Mugabe. Mugabe only see Tsvangirai as a threat so is prepapared to Murder him or sponsor opposition leaders (black or white) who will oppose him. l'm glad that the situation is not hopeless because we have God who see and judge history. God wants Zimbabwe to be free from oppressors. Responsible people should rule the counrty. Its tragic that our fellow opposition are getting bribed along the way. We have come a long way with the struggle and we will not take short cuts.
l have attended many meetings of MDC in Johannesburg. l have never had them criticising your faction. l was so much inspired by the words of President Morgan Tsvangirai, 'l will not rest until Ncube, Sibanda etc... is back. Zimbabweans let us not despise each other...'
I implore some of our opposition political leaders to be serious. Mugabe must go, all ZANU PF leaders including Simba Makoni must go. Zimbabwe must be rebuild people are dying every day due state starvation, torture, murder etc... We don't want fake oppositions working for ZANU PF, determined to confuse the electorate.
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
zimnews@mail.com
http://forjustice.atspace.org
www.zimjustice.blogspot.com
SA High Court Judge condemn the Abuse of Zimbabwean Refugees
More than 500 Zimbabweans who had taken refugee at Methodist Church in Johannesburg have been recently attacked, harassed and arrested by South African police.
Bishop Paul Verryn of the Methodist Church had shown great compassion by accommodating more than 600 Zimbabweans at the Church premises. These refugees had fled severe political and religious persecutions in Zimbabwe.
The Methodist Church is the only Church l know in Johannesburg which had given the homeless home, the hopeless hope, and the helpless help. Hundreds of persecuted, starved, oppressed and exiled Zimbabweans were welcomed at Methodist Church.
The ruling ANC government of President Thabo Mbeki which supports Mugabe's dictatorship in Zimbabwe is very aware of the good work the Methodist Church is doing. Even the former president Nelson Mandela was used to visit this Methodist Church of Bishop Paul Verryn.
It is shameful that the ANC send the police to raid and damage property of the Church of Jesus Christ. The Church helping immigrants who had fled f state-made starvation and persecution.
The Cape Augus quoted, Judge Roland Surtherland as having ordered the release of nine Zimbabwe refugees’ applicants and ordered an investigation into the magistrate's conduct after an urgent application was brought by Legal Resources center against justice authorities.
Judge Sutherland said former president Mandela had told the nation that South Africa would never again have to deal with the obscenities of the apartheid regime. It was then ironic to witness in Courts such treatment of people a decade later. Sutherland apologized to each applicant for the manner in which they were treated.
When the refugees sought bail their bail hearing was postponed three times in Johannesburg Magistrate Court. The attitude of the Magistrate was so bad towards Zimbabwean refugees. Advocate Gilbert Marcus SC asked for the matter to be referred to magistrate Commission. In its submission the advocate said, “Unjustifiable delay imposed by magistrate Du Pisari, constituted punishment without law.”
They is no justice in South Africa. The ANC has failed dismally to administer justice to cushion the poor.
South Africa is said to be a human rights country but its weakest members are abused by authorities. Refugees in South Africa face great hardship and many uncertainties. Many Police and Home Affairs officials are corrupt and abusive to refugees.
To read more about Zimbabwean refugees go to zimjustice.blogspot.com, http://forjustice.atspace.org
Pray for God's justice to take place in Zimbabwe. Ask God to give understanding to SA ANC leaders so that human rights abuses can halt. Give practical support to those standing up for rights of oppressed Zimbabweans.
Contact us with your views and comments. Together we shall make a difference in Africa.
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
Fax +27 86 6502 828
zimnews@mail.com
http://forjustice.atspace.org
www.zimjustice.blogspot.com
Bishop Paul Verryn of the Methodist Church had shown great compassion by accommodating more than 600 Zimbabweans at the Church premises. These refugees had fled severe political and religious persecutions in Zimbabwe.
The Methodist Church is the only Church l know in Johannesburg which had given the homeless home, the hopeless hope, and the helpless help. Hundreds of persecuted, starved, oppressed and exiled Zimbabweans were welcomed at Methodist Church.
The ruling ANC government of President Thabo Mbeki which supports Mugabe's dictatorship in Zimbabwe is very aware of the good work the Methodist Church is doing. Even the former president Nelson Mandela was used to visit this Methodist Church of Bishop Paul Verryn.
It is shameful that the ANC send the police to raid and damage property of the Church of Jesus Christ. The Church helping immigrants who had fled f state-made starvation and persecution.
The Cape Augus quoted, Judge Roland Surtherland as having ordered the release of nine Zimbabwe refugees’ applicants and ordered an investigation into the magistrate's conduct after an urgent application was brought by Legal Resources center against justice authorities.
Judge Sutherland said former president Mandela had told the nation that South Africa would never again have to deal with the obscenities of the apartheid regime. It was then ironic to witness in Courts such treatment of people a decade later. Sutherland apologized to each applicant for the manner in which they were treated.
When the refugees sought bail their bail hearing was postponed three times in Johannesburg Magistrate Court. The attitude of the Magistrate was so bad towards Zimbabwean refugees. Advocate Gilbert Marcus SC asked for the matter to be referred to magistrate Commission. In its submission the advocate said, “Unjustifiable delay imposed by magistrate Du Pisari, constituted punishment without law.”
They is no justice in South Africa. The ANC has failed dismally to administer justice to cushion the poor.
South Africa is said to be a human rights country but its weakest members are abused by authorities. Refugees in South Africa face great hardship and many uncertainties. Many Police and Home Affairs officials are corrupt and abusive to refugees.
To read more about Zimbabwean refugees go to zimjustice.blogspot.com, http://forjustice.atspace.org
Pray for God's justice to take place in Zimbabwe. Ask God to give understanding to SA ANC leaders so that human rights abuses can halt. Give practical support to those standing up for rights of oppressed Zimbabweans.
Contact us with your views and comments. Together we shall make a difference in Africa.
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
Fax +27 86 6502 828
zimnews@mail.com
http://forjustice.atspace.org
www.zimjustice.blogspot.com
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Catholics call for Zimbabwe presidential elections (March 2008) to be postponed
Zimbabwean Elections are not going to be free and fair. ZANU PF government of president Robert Mugabe does not want to leave power. Political opponents are being harassed, starved, beaten, tortured and murdered by ZANU.
l mentioned it last year in my article titled 'Bishop Manhanga Support ZANU PF' that, 'Tyranny knows that it doesn't have legitimacy therefore will not give you room to remove it through elections. Mugabe is the one violating the Zimbabwean constitution by rigging elections and murdering innocent people.'
Zimbabwean elections are hopeless. Dr. Rev. Derek Carlsen stated that in an immoral society the ballot does not work. Those in power can make it say anything. Therefore the ideals of justice, peace, freedom and harmony are not going to come through elections.
The Zimbabwean crisis poses great challenge to us Christians. As God called us to be salt and light (Matt 5:13) by seeking justice and rescuing those being lead to death.
Pray for opposition and Church leaders working for change in Zimbabwe. Support practical the cause of freedom and justice. If you are not yet subscribed to our newsletters please send us your email.
Some people have written asking how they can support us. Our small projects are: Bibles and Literature Project, Campaigning for Justice, Relief Aid to the sick & starving. You may send your donation to:
Account Number: 250605 62089874228, Account in the name of: Foundation of Reason and Justice, Bank Name: First National Bank, Bank swift code: FIRNZA JJ 760, Bank Branch: Rissik Street South, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
www.zimjustice.blogspot.coom
http://forjustice.atspace.org
Email: zimnews@mail.com
Fax: +27 86 6502 828
Catholics call for Zimbabwe elections to be postponed
By agency reporter
18 Feb 2008
Zimbabwe's Roman Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) has called for the postponement of the national elections due on 29 March 2008. They say there are clear signs that the poll will not be free and fair under current conditions.
The J&P Commission commented that both the established voter registration process and the requirements for the presidential and parliamentary elections are "cumbersome" and will make it difficult for citizens in many areas of the country to take part.
"There has been inadequate preparation and voter education on the electoral process," the Commission declared in a statement released on 16 February.
It added that the confusion is compounded by the presidential and parliamentary elections being held simultaneously for the first time.
Millions of Zimbabweans who have fled to neighbouring states or who have gone overseas to escape their country's economic meltdown should be allowed to vote because they still contribute significantly to Zimbabwe, the Commission said.
The Catholic Justice and Peace Commission urged government authorities to adhere to the Southern African Development Community's Principles and Guidelines Governing the Holding of Democratic Elections "in letter and in spirit."
"We would like to remind the relevant authorities and citizens that elections are a process and not a once-off event," it said.
The justice and peace commission said that, seven weeks before the elections, citizens still did not have information such as which candidates would be running and which parties would field candidates.
"We strongly recommend that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission be dissolved with immediate effect and a new one be appointed in terms of the new law", the Commission concluded.
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/6776
l mentioned it last year in my article titled 'Bishop Manhanga Support ZANU PF' that, 'Tyranny knows that it doesn't have legitimacy therefore will not give you room to remove it through elections. Mugabe is the one violating the Zimbabwean constitution by rigging elections and murdering innocent people.'
Zimbabwean elections are hopeless. Dr. Rev. Derek Carlsen stated that in an immoral society the ballot does not work. Those in power can make it say anything. Therefore the ideals of justice, peace, freedom and harmony are not going to come through elections.
The Zimbabwean crisis poses great challenge to us Christians. As God called us to be salt and light (Matt 5:13) by seeking justice and rescuing those being lead to death.
Pray for opposition and Church leaders working for change in Zimbabwe. Support practical the cause of freedom and justice. If you are not yet subscribed to our newsletters please send us your email.
Some people have written asking how they can support us. Our small projects are: Bibles and Literature Project, Campaigning for Justice, Relief Aid to the sick & starving. You may send your donation to:
Account Number: 250605 62089874228, Account in the name of: Foundation of Reason and Justice, Bank Name: First National Bank, Bank swift code: FIRNZA JJ 760, Bank Branch: Rissik Street South, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
www.zimjustice.blogspot.coom
http://forjustice.atspace.org
Email: zimnews@mail.com
Fax: +27 86 6502 828
Catholics call for Zimbabwe elections to be postponed
By agency reporter
18 Feb 2008
Zimbabwe's Roman Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) has called for the postponement of the national elections due on 29 March 2008. They say there are clear signs that the poll will not be free and fair under current conditions.
The J&P Commission commented that both the established voter registration process and the requirements for the presidential and parliamentary elections are "cumbersome" and will make it difficult for citizens in many areas of the country to take part.
"There has been inadequate preparation and voter education on the electoral process," the Commission declared in a statement released on 16 February.
It added that the confusion is compounded by the presidential and parliamentary elections being held simultaneously for the first time.
Millions of Zimbabweans who have fled to neighbouring states or who have gone overseas to escape their country's economic meltdown should be allowed to vote because they still contribute significantly to Zimbabwe, the Commission said.
The Catholic Justice and Peace Commission urged government authorities to adhere to the Southern African Development Community's Principles and Guidelines Governing the Holding of Democratic Elections "in letter and in spirit."
"We would like to remind the relevant authorities and citizens that elections are a process and not a once-off event," it said.
The justice and peace commission said that, seven weeks before the elections, citizens still did not have information such as which candidates would be running and which parties would field candidates.
"We strongly recommend that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission be dissolved with immediate effect and a new one be appointed in terms of the new law", the Commission concluded.
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/6776
Terrorism, Brutalities and Starvation ahead of March 2008, Presidential elections in Zimbabwe
The fact that Zimbabwe is at war cannot be disputed with success. It is difficult at times for outsiders to understand the nature of this war.
The ruling ZANU PF government has lost all popularity in all sectors of the population and does not want to relinquish power. ZANU PF is clinging on power at all cost - even if it means murdering and starving all dissenters.
Thousands of Zimbabwe opposition women have been raped, or abused or beaten by police or government sponsored partisans. In march 2002 when l made gestures against corruption, state terrorism and refused to attend ZANU PF meetings (compulsory for all) my homestead was raided over night by State militias and the so-called War Veterans.
Productive commercial farms and companies have been invaded and looted by the State. Therefore millions are starving to death. Many sectors of the population have been deprived of relief aid; people are resorting to rates, mouse’s and grass for food.
More than 4million Zimbabweans supporting the opposition have been exiled. Tens of thousands of urban residents have been tortured, beaten by State agencies. Millions had their homes destroyed during the "Operation Murambatsvina'.
The main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) president, Morgan Tsvangirai said, 'ZANU PF is banning its rallies, abducting and assaulting opposition activists and ignoring political reform ... ZANU is busy undermining our basic rights and freedom of assembly.'
The Zimbabwe Civic Society leaders told Morgan Tsvangirai that, 'His party should demand a new delimitation process and a new constitution... the MDC should demand free press and international supervision of polls by UN.
MDC spokesperson Chamisa said, “The key issues to be addressed before going to the polls include a new voters registration process, a clean voters roll and the immediate reconstitution of the Zimbabwean Electoral Commission.”
Zimbabwe does not have an Independent Electoral Commission. President Mugabe's henchman administers the elections. Freedoms of Assembly and speech have been curtailed. Independent newspapers have been banned and some bombed by State. Therefore March 2008 presidential elections are not going to be free and fair.
South Africa and Britain have millions of exiled Zimbabweans. Hundreds of thousands have managed to get political asylum. Millions in the Diaspora who have fled persecutions, torture, harassment and possible death by murder or deliberate starvation are not being allowed to vote.
South African president was quoted by the Zimbabwean Newspaper saying, 'He is making headway in his mediation efforts...' Mbeki is condemned by both civil and Church leaders for being unhelpful and supporting Mugabe.
Accounts of torture
In the whole of 1997 NGOs have reported 6000 cases of human rights
abuses by state partisans and agencies. A prominent Zimbabwean opposition lawyer, Tendai Biti said, “In real terms, 70% of the budget is devoted to army, CIO(KGB version), the police, militias, and patronage in form of high allocations to women and youth.”
Velathi Ncube an accounting student at University of Sciences and Technology was severely tortured. Ncube said, 'They put us all in one room and told us to lie on the floor on our stomachs, then they started to beat us randomly.'
Angelo Nkomo, a women activist states, 'We were forced to strip naked and lie on our stomachs before dozens of Black Boots (police) beat us with button sticks and leather belts. After that we were interviewed by male police while we were naked.'
Mandla Nyathi of ZCTU, “We were taken into a room whose walls were covered with blood ... they electrocuted my genitals.
40% of 397 interviewed members of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) said they have been tortured by police. 26% needed medical treatment for their injuries.
Jendai Frazer told US INFO that, “The attacks, arrests and abductions continue unabated with more than 500 instances of human rights abuses reported each month... the number of victims requiring medical treatment this year (1997) alone was 3463 – really triple that of 2006.”
The whole country is in chaos. Chiefs across the whole country are forcing people to ZANU PF. The notorious youth militias have been mobilized around the country to force people to support Mugabe's ZANU.
Some people have written asking how they can support us. Our small projects are: Bibles and Literature Project, Campaigning for Justice, Relief Aid to the sick & starving. You may send your donation to:
Account Number: 250605 62089874228, Account in the name of: Foundation of Reason and Justice, Bank Name: First National Bank, Bank swift code: FIRNZA JJ 760, Bank Branch: Rissik Street South, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
www.zimjustice.blogspot.coom
http://forjustice.atspace.org
Email: zimnews@mail.com
Fax: +27 86 6502 828
The ruling ZANU PF government has lost all popularity in all sectors of the population and does not want to relinquish power. ZANU PF is clinging on power at all cost - even if it means murdering and starving all dissenters.
Thousands of Zimbabwe opposition women have been raped, or abused or beaten by police or government sponsored partisans. In march 2002 when l made gestures against corruption, state terrorism and refused to attend ZANU PF meetings (compulsory for all) my homestead was raided over night by State militias and the so-called War Veterans.
Productive commercial farms and companies have been invaded and looted by the State. Therefore millions are starving to death. Many sectors of the population have been deprived of relief aid; people are resorting to rates, mouse’s and grass for food.
More than 4million Zimbabweans supporting the opposition have been exiled. Tens of thousands of urban residents have been tortured, beaten by State agencies. Millions had their homes destroyed during the "Operation Murambatsvina'.
The main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) president, Morgan Tsvangirai said, 'ZANU PF is banning its rallies, abducting and assaulting opposition activists and ignoring political reform ... ZANU is busy undermining our basic rights and freedom of assembly.'
The Zimbabwe Civic Society leaders told Morgan Tsvangirai that, 'His party should demand a new delimitation process and a new constitution... the MDC should demand free press and international supervision of polls by UN.
MDC spokesperson Chamisa said, “The key issues to be addressed before going to the polls include a new voters registration process, a clean voters roll and the immediate reconstitution of the Zimbabwean Electoral Commission.”
Zimbabwe does not have an Independent Electoral Commission. President Mugabe's henchman administers the elections. Freedoms of Assembly and speech have been curtailed. Independent newspapers have been banned and some bombed by State. Therefore March 2008 presidential elections are not going to be free and fair.
South Africa and Britain have millions of exiled Zimbabweans. Hundreds of thousands have managed to get political asylum. Millions in the Diaspora who have fled persecutions, torture, harassment and possible death by murder or deliberate starvation are not being allowed to vote.
South African president was quoted by the Zimbabwean Newspaper saying, 'He is making headway in his mediation efforts...' Mbeki is condemned by both civil and Church leaders for being unhelpful and supporting Mugabe.
Accounts of torture
In the whole of 1997 NGOs have reported 6000 cases of human rights
abuses by state partisans and agencies. A prominent Zimbabwean opposition lawyer, Tendai Biti said, “In real terms, 70% of the budget is devoted to army, CIO(KGB version), the police, militias, and patronage in form of high allocations to women and youth.”
Velathi Ncube an accounting student at University of Sciences and Technology was severely tortured. Ncube said, 'They put us all in one room and told us to lie on the floor on our stomachs, then they started to beat us randomly.'
Angelo Nkomo, a women activist states, 'We were forced to strip naked and lie on our stomachs before dozens of Black Boots (police) beat us with button sticks and leather belts. After that we were interviewed by male police while we were naked.'
Mandla Nyathi of ZCTU, “We were taken into a room whose walls were covered with blood ... they electrocuted my genitals.
40% of 397 interviewed members of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) said they have been tortured by police. 26% needed medical treatment for their injuries.
Jendai Frazer told US INFO that, “The attacks, arrests and abductions continue unabated with more than 500 instances of human rights abuses reported each month... the number of victims requiring medical treatment this year (1997) alone was 3463 – really triple that of 2006.”
The whole country is in chaos. Chiefs across the whole country are forcing people to ZANU PF. The notorious youth militias have been mobilized around the country to force people to support Mugabe's ZANU.
Some people have written asking how they can support us. Our small projects are: Bibles and Literature Project, Campaigning for Justice, Relief Aid to the sick & starving. You may send your donation to:
Account Number: 250605 62089874228, Account in the name of: Foundation of Reason and Justice, Bank Name: First National Bank, Bank swift code: FIRNZA JJ 760, Bank Branch: Rissik Street South, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Collen Makumbirofa
Foundation of Reason & Justice
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