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A Fraudulent Election
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And now Zimbabwe: Another rigged election!
Mission Failure: ZEC Stated "Mission" is to: "To Conduct CREDIBLE Elections ...In Zimbabwe"
ZEC and Zanu PF are currently "hunting-down" the Election Officers to get them to sign new V11's returns
This action is illegal as the V11's were a record of the votes on 23-24th August 2023!
Official Lies as published in last night's (26th August 2023) statement from Pricilla
Emmerson Mnangagwa – 2,350,711 Which is 52.6%
Nelson Chamisa – 1,967,343 which is 44% At one point Mnangagwa was thinking of fleeing to Mozambique! What has Changed???
Also disclosed by ZEC and again the outcome of months and months of rigging, gerrymandering and intimidation (FAZ)
Zanu PF 136 seats
CCC 73 seats
CCC Presidential Adviser Advocate Thabani MPOFU:
“Be calm Zim (Zimbabwe) & maintain peace. As I said, this is the beginning of many beautiful things.”
“ED loses against his own people & against his opponents. So how is he declared a winner? You can’t call this election a dog’s breakfast without insulting dogs. This shall be corrected.”
#TakaNoVoter #ZimbabweForEveryone
IT IS TIME FOR MNANGAGWA TO GO?
This is the perfect time for ED Mnangagwa to go. Leadership is not his forte. He does not have the dexterity needed to govern a country. The past five years testify of his failure which resulted in a dysfunctional country. Zimbabwe needs a new President.
I perceive time and chance happens to every country just like it is thought to happen to every person. In 1980, Zimbabwe seized the chance to be a sovereign country. But there were many missed chances after that, which could have transformed the country into greatness. It was essentially leaders not doing the right thing for some inexcusable reason. Often greed, selfishness or corruption.
In 2017, Zimbabwe opened a can of worms when it allowed Mnangagwa's government to get into power through a coup. Although people were fed up and happy to see Robert Mugabe go, they acknowledge with hindsight that it was a mistake. No one expected to say Mugabe was better than Mnangagwa.
Fortunately, another opportunity has presented itself to Zimbabwe to correct the mistakes of the past and start a new chapter with a new President. There is excitement in the air.
People think Mnangwagwa is going but how, is the conundrum. They think the electoral commission will announce that Mnangangwa lost the election. Some think Mnangagwa will resign on his own. This is unlikely to happen because one has to think on the premise that the electoral commission is fair and Mnangagwa is reasonable. None of which are true.
It is wise to observe how functional democracies conduct themselves when faced with a leader who is not fit to lead. How do they go about it?
When Boris Johnson would not resign, all his ministers resigned and it made it impossible for him to carry on as Prime Minister. As much as he wanted to carry on, he looked ridiculous in the process and ended up resigning.
When Liz Truss replaced him, she made some questionable decisions especially on the budget. People lost money and the Bank of England had to step in. She resigned after 45 days when her people told her to go.
• For Mnangagwa to go, everyone who considers him/herself to be a leader must declare publicly why Mnangagwa should go. It should normally start with MPs and leaders in Zanu PF to say Mnangagwa is not only fit to lead the country but their party as well.
• They got rid of Mugabe through a coup, they can use internal structures to do that. They can impeach him or find some mechanism to make him go. There must be some leaders in Zanu, who do not agree with how he governed over the last 5 years.
• The MPs in the opposition should be making more noise than everyone. They should be on the news channels, social media and telling anyone who can listen why Mnangwagwa should go. The opposition should feel aggrieved by the continuation of Zanu and Mnangagwa in power.
• They should be preparing for government. As such, they should be encouraging the country to get on their side and say Mnangagwa should go. People want him to go anyway.
• Captains of industries should be contributing to this by declaring publicly why Mnangagwa is not good for business. The people whose businesses have suffered under Mnangagwa should also be involved. Anyone who considers himself to be a leader should have the courage to speak truth to power over this matter.
If this opportunity is missed, it will be absolutely suicidal for the country. Already, not many people do business with Zimbabwe. The region is fed up and the international community does not care.
No one is coming to help Zimbabwe if Zimbabwe cannot be bothered to put its house in order. Who is going to take Zimbabwe seriously with Mnangagwa in power for the next 5 years?
If leaders want change then they have to stand up and be counted. Leaders from every sphere of life have to leverage the unprecedented numbers of people who turned up to vote.
Chamisa has to know that power won’t come on the silver platter. He has to demand what belongs to him. He has to be at the front pushing back against Mnangagwa’s tricks to hold on to power.
At the moment, leaders are not telling him to go. He does not seem to be under any pressure. He is instructing his people to give pointless press conferences. Some of his people are trying to recount the votes that have already been sealed and signed for.
He is on the offensive instead of being on the back foot. No one seems to be putting pressure on him to go.
Mthuli's Indaba
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Introduction: Politics of Inward Investment
When you have a budget this big {in a small Country like Zimbabwe}, you can get what you want. In the UK at the London Stock Exchange Zanu PF {still masquerading as a government – after 43 years} set about with a slick and professional ‘Indaba’. It was impressive, all singing, all dancing performance.
They had enlisted Tom Attenborough, Head of International Business Development – Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange – to, in effect green-light their Victoria Falls Exchange {VFX} and listen to a lot of talk about changing the regulatory framework etc etc.
The Finance Minister {Mthuli Ncube} was supposed to give the “Keynote Speech” but we suspect he was arrested at Heathrow – something to do with money laundering and gold smuggling {possibly} as #GoldMafia would indicate. Maybe he had too much Gold Bullion in his luggage, thinking he could get that back to Switzerland where he lives!
Indaba Critical Review
Having said all that, the event was well scripted, well-rehearsed, with a carefully vetted audience with plenty of MBA style word-speak. {some might say “waffle”}.
Both Ambassador Colonel K Katsande {ex Military!}, and Mthuli’s “stand-in” both ironically used the word “TRANSPARENCY” in their talks – with a record of 43 years in power, and done so, with a fist of iron {in an iron glove!} aided by staggering resources built around the propaganda to 'hide' their crimes – transparency {even in terms of Investor Risk} is completely misleading!
Still with $240m to burn on the 2023 election anything is possible. Studies, data to reinforce your claims and your agenda {easily bought these days}.
Marketed under the banner of “”Financial Markets Indaba {their words} has the aim of mobilising investment through convening diaspora, leading global institutional investors, corporate leaders, industry experts and our team of analysts to explore sector and market trends and identify significant investment opportunities. Through thought leadership, productive exchange of ideas and sharing practices, the conference delegates and participants discuss how to integrate and align regulatory framework with new strategies, business models, financial measures, and investment decisions. FMI is a unit of Emergent Capital Management (ECM) www.ecminvest.com which is licensed and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe.””
No Independence Day - 43rd year
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6:30am London; Several hardy and brave Zimbabweans from Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle arrive at Victoria Bus Station - most getting onboard at 23:50 on the 17th April - traveling overnight! 6-7 hours travel.
10:30am A good number of Zimbabweans, including some of the early birds above, congregate outside the UAE Embassy located in the prestigious address in 1-2 Grosvenor Crescent, London, SW1X 7EE - very plush, close to Harrods and Belgrave Square. This reflects the prestige of the UAE {Dubai} and its wealth - let's not forget that Dubai's success is recent in historical terms. The Persian Gulf War of 1990, in which Dubai as part of the UAE provided military aid to the coalition, unsettled the economy; however, in the mid-1990s this stabilised and many foreign trading communities moved their businesses to Dubai. Now Dubai is synonymous with wealth now. But has no more resouces than Zimbabwe.
Their approach to wealth and luxury has been ruthlessly exploited by the regime, the #GoldMafia has been drawn like moths to a flame, to Dubai.
By 12:00 noon the masses of Zimbabweans were camped out at the Zimbabwe Embassy at 429 The Strand, London. We passed around a register of those present, 66 people completed their details. but I know personally of 5-6 who did not get round to adding their names. Others, too have mentioned various missing personalities. Only time will tell.
13:30: As a group a procession formed and we perambulated the short distace to the South African High Commission on Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DP. Our group sang and chanted on the street outside. Chief Ndiweni and a few others ventured inside. They were met with a sympathetic ear - as the Petition was e-mailed to the SA Hign Commission in the morning of the 18th. One of the Counsellor's at the High Commission had received the petition with thatnks and the message, and circulated to His Excellency Jeremiah Nyamane MamaboloHigh Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and other key staff.
Dear Chief Ndiweni
This serves to inform that the South African High Commission acknowledges receipt of the documentation handed over on 18 April 2023.
Your kind understanding is appreciated.
Our appreciation and the sympathetic responce at the High Commission was well recieved by all who had met there. We then continued along the edge of Trafalgar Square and onto Whitehall towards the entrance to Downing Street itself.
14:00: Much discussions and conversations centred upon the 43rd anniversary of the {not} Independence Day, and the task ahead to gain International recognition and condemnations as to the #GoldMafia exposition. This view was ably argued within 9 pages of the Petition itself. {Click Here to View or Download} The main body of the demonstrators now established an 'encampment' next to the statue of Lord Montgomery and proceeded with song, music and speeches.
At the same time the group of 6 petitioners were ID checked into the Downing Street security perimeter by the Metropolitain Diplomatic Unit - in their normal and friendly manner! This in itself is in stark contrast to the lowly and politically motivated 'police' in Zimbabwe. Inside the security net the 6 petitioner were entertained with a history lesson regarding the 800 year old architiectural heritage within the sight of 10 Downing Street itself.
The Petitioners then had time on their own to take photos and discuss their objectives. At the same time no overt police 'supervision' was percieved by those present. After a while the group knocked on that door - 10 Downing Street and handed over the petion to the staff member inside - indeed he was happy to be photographed with the petitioners as can be seen in the Flickr Album of the 18th April 2023 {Click Here} - Of note, and as at 6:30 am on today {19th April 2023} the Twitter Post of this handover has been viewed 20,900 times and still climbing. {see Tweet here}. As 16:00 on 21st April 2023 now 79,000 Views!
During the coming days we will upload personal accounts, opinions, thought and reactions from both those present and those affected by the lack of Independenc ein Zimbabwe.
Other external Views regarding the 43rd Anniversary.
Amnesty International Contrasts this 43rd Anniversary with the propaganda as spouted by the regime, under the international spotlight, of their "own-goal" of #GoldMafia
“Forty-three years after independence, authorities are yet to guarantee in practice the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly which are increasingly being threatened despite being guaranteed under the constitution and international law,” said Flavia Mwangovya, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa.
“The right to freedom of peaceful assembly has continuously been violated and undermined with the authorities refusing to give clearance for some of the main opposition party’s rallies, arresting and convicting peaceful protesters and using unnecessary and excessive force to stop protests.
“As Zimbabwe approaches elections later this year, freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly have come under increasing attack. Dissenting voices are being criminalised, with some opposition activists put in lengthy pre-trial detentions.” said Flavia Mwangovya.
Zimbabwe Economic Movement commentator Divine Mafa opines:
Another factor that contributes to support for dictators in Africa is the lack of strong democratic institutions. In many African countries, there are weak or non-existent institutions that are meant to provide a check on the power of the government. This includes a free press, independent judiciary, and effective opposition parties.
Without these institutions, there is little to prevent a dictator from consolidating power and suppressing dissent. Furthermore, some dictators have been able to use ethnic or tribal divisions to their advantage. By playing one group against another, they can weaken any opposition and maintain their hold on power. In some cases, dictators have even used violence against specific ethnic groups to intimidate others and consolidate their power.
One example of a dictator who used ethnic divisions to maintain power is Zimbabwe's former president, Robert Mugabe. Mugabe came to power in 1980 after leading the country to independence from British colonial rule. He was initially seen as a hero, but over time his regime became increasingly authoritarian and corrupt. One of Mugabe's key tactics was to play the Shona, his own ethnic group, against the Ndebele, a minority group in the country. In 1983, he launched a brutal campaign against the Ndebele that came to be known as the Gukurahundi.
Thousands of Ndebele were killed, and the campaign was used to intimidate and silence opposition groups. The legacy of the Gukurahundi still looms large in Zimbabwean politics, and many Zimbabweans continue to be divided along ethnic lines. Mugabe also used violence and intimidation to suppress opposition to his rule. He used state security forces to harass, arrest, and torture opposition leaders and activists. He also cracked down on the press, closing independent newspapers and harassing journalists who criticized his regime.
Despite these abuses, Mugabe continued to enjoy support from many Zimbabweans, particularly in rural areas where his policies had delivered some benefits, such as land reform. Many Zimbabweans saw Mugabe as a hero of the liberation struggle, and were willing to overlook his flaws in the belief that he was working to improve their lives. However, by the time Mugabe was forced to resign in 2017, Zimbabwe was in a dire state. The economy was in shambles, with hyperinflation and a shortage of basic goods.
Corruption was rampant, and the country had become an international pariah. Mugabe's legacy was one of repression, economic mismanagement, and political corruption. Since Mugabe's resignation, Zimbabwe has seen some political reforms, including the election of a new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, in 2018. Mnangagwa has promised to bring about an era of political and economic reform, but progress has been slow. Zimbabwe still faces significant challenges, including widespread poverty, corruption, and political violence.
In conclusion, the support for dictators in Africa is a complex issue that is rooted in a variety of factors, including fear, poverty, lack of education, cultural factors, history, and the lack of strong democratic institutions. To build more democratic societies, African countries need to invest in education and civic engagement, build strong institutions that can provide a check on the power of the government, and work to heal ethnic and tribal divisions. Only through these efforts can Africa move beyond the legacy of dictatorship and build more prosperous and just societies for all its citizens. Divine Mafa:
Is ED A DICTATOR? The question of whether Emmerson Mnangagwa is a dictator or not is a subject of debate. Mnangagwa rose to power in Zimbabwe in 2017 after the ousting of long-time leader Robert Mugabe. Since then, his government has been accused of human rights abuses, including crackdowns on opposition parties and civil society groups, as well as media censorship.
GoldMafia 4 Implications
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Contents
- Clean Gold? There’s no such thing.
- The Currency of Money Launderers.
- ‘Gold Mafia is Bigger than the government’ {of Zimbabwe}.
- ‘Always have the King with You’
- Dubai, the El Dorado for Gold Smugglers.
- Banks and Bribes.
- USA and Anti-Money Laundering {AML} Consequences.
- Conclusions.
- Citizens Reactions and Comments.
The 6 key takeaways from the Al Jazeera Investigations, the USA imposition of KYC {Know Your Customer} for their AML {Anti-Money Laundering} Legislation regarding the ‘sanctity’ of the US Dollar and its usage overseas. |
14th April 2023
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Here are six key takeaways from #GoldMafia
Clean Gold? There’s no such thing
No matter where you buy your gold and regardless of the country’s stamp on it, the very nature of the gold trade makes it extremely difficult to guarantee where it originated from.
The investigation showed how gold smuggled from Zimbabwe makes its way to Dubai and, according to experts in money laundering and illicit trade, is then exported to other major gold hubs like Switzerland and London.
These transfers are possible because gold is melted and refined repeatedly, a process that obfuscates all traces of its origin, making it particularly difficult for law enforcement agencies to build evidence against suspected smugglers.
This also means it is hard to be certain if gold purchased on the open market is ethically and legally clean or whether it is free of laundering and crime. A watch might have been made with gold from a conflict region, or a bar of gold may have been mixed with smuggled gold.
Amjad Rihan, a former partner at the consulting firm Ernst & Young, was responsible for auditing Dubai-based Kaloti a decade ago when it was one of the largest gold refineries in the world. He was blunt in his assessment. “Gold that comes to refiners, once it’s refined, it’s practically brand new gold,” he told Al Jazeera.
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