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On 24th March 2024 Zanu PF UK held their first meeting (yes UK - these clowns have been around for some time! back in 2016 Nick Mangwana was their Chairman - you can also see the list of their officers from that time by clicking here - and other Officers to read or download. - if any names are known to you please report to the leaders of the various organisation active here in the UK) [Image from pervious meetings]
This meeting was reported by Zimba Wave a seemly partisan mouthpiece in Zimbabwe. Extracts from the article by ILYANA SITHOLE are reprinted below. What is apparent, however is that their objective is now aimed at further "establishing connections" {INFILTRATION might have been a better description.
The article is typical Zanu PF propaganda with lots of overly descriptive and flowery language - but make no mistake they are here on SPYING MISSIONS - be warned. We have already been contacted by two CIO's, with a nefarious organisation entitled Network for Determined Zimbabweans - something not quite right about that.
We have already alerted the FCDO and the Home Office - so they may well deport some of the known and active CIO's (Central 'Intelligence' Operatives/Officers?) or Thugs as they are better known to the real diaspora in the UK and Ireland.
What is also of concern is the casual manner in which Zanu PF UK claim "ownership" of the 'Zimbabwean Diaspora' - this is something that the Real Diaspora will need to make some noise about.
UPDATE: In addition on researching the Zanu PF host organisation in Harare, Zimbabwe, we have identified their "structures & control" methodology and shown it here to read or download (Click Here)
Extracts from the Article
Speaking at the meeting, Cde Kudzai Makuku encouraged members to explore partnerships and collaborations with other community organizations, both within the Zimbabwean diaspora and beyond.
This unity is not limited to ideological alignment but extends to respecting and embracing the different backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas within the party. Cde Xavier Muneyinazvo Zavare {Zanu PF UK and Europe Chairman} urged members not to be distracted with issues that might crop up and shake the party.
Cde Zavare said, “Our duty as members is to stand behind His Excellency President E.D. Mnangagwa and support him to achieve what we know is a vision we set in 2018 as a party which is to have an upper middle income society by 2030, so instead of having divisions and being distracted we have to stand up, run together with the President, uphold him, support him to get that.”
The meeting provided an opportunity for party members to demonstrate their unwavering support for the president. Recognizing the importance of a strong leadership backbone, ZANU-PF UK members reiterated their commitment to the vision and policies set forth by the president. This unity of purpose and support serves as a backbone to guide the party’s actions and decisions.
Investing back home was another important topic of discussion during the meeting. ZANU-PF UK recognizes that economic prosperity and social development are only possible through strategic investments. Members explored various avenues for investment and highlighted the importance of attracting foreign direct investment that will further enhance Zimbabwe’s potential and create opportunities for its citizens. Salome Ericka Zambuko representing Investment Committee and her husband Cde Owen Zambuko encouraged diaspora party members to invest in Zimbabwe.
ZANU-PF UK aims to play a pivotal role in shaping a better tomorrow for the nation. Cde Oliver Zambuko a business man and a member of the Investment committee arranged and distributed Caps which bore the face of his excellency the president.
Cde Heather Hunda shook the meeting with beautiful 'revolutionary' singing.
The meeting was graced by Dr Masimba Mavaza, Cde Kennedy Muoomba the former Prosecutor and now a social scientist, the 2023 aspiring Mutoko Member of Parliament Cde Gurure and Cde Augustine Mutizira the head of the District security was kept busy keeping the comrades safe!!. Cde Abide Shumba and Cde Mashiri, Dr Shillet came late but made a difference by their dances(!!). Several Cdes from Republic of Ireland and Northen Ireland attended the meeting.
What do we Learn from This?
Clearly their current objective and impetus is of INFILTRATION - of which they have had a 4 month head start.
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UPDATE: 29th August 2024; since this petition we have had an excellent reply from the new Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury
TO THE NEWLY ELECTED GOVERNMENT, fao Sir Keir Starmer; PRIME MINISTER OF THE UK
THE ONGOING CONSTITUTIONAL INJUSTICE, INCACERATION OF THE OPPOSITION MEMBERS ALIGNED TO ADVOCATE NELSON CHAMISA, AND ABUSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS.
We, as the Zimbabwean diaspora, have written several petitions to the UK government {including the FCDO} and carried out various protests in the UK against the Zanu-PF regime in Zimbabwe. Which we feel have illegally and unconstitutionally declared itself as the elected government of Zimbabwe. With ED Mnangagwa as their {illegal} President!
Emmerson Mnangagwa, the current President of Zimbabwe, has been accused of using various tactics to maintain power and suppress opposition, including:
- Coercion and intimidation: Using security forces to silence political opponents and critics.
- Propaganda and disinformation: Controlling state media to spread false information and propaganda.
- Repression of dissent: Cracking down on protests and demonstrations, often with violence.
- Patronage and clientelism: Rewarding loyalists with government positions and resources.
- Electoral manipulation: Allegedly rigging elections to maintain power.
- Divisive politics: Using ethnic and regional divisions to consolidate power.
- Corruption and cronyism: Accused of enriching himself and allies through corrupt means.
- Surveillance and infiltration: Infiltrating opposition parties and civil society organizations.
- Lawfare: Using the legal system to silence opponents and critics.
- Charm offensive: Presenting himself as a reformer and democrat to international audiences.
These tactics have been criticized by opposition parties, civil society, and international observers, who accuse Mnangagwa of undermining democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe.
Indeed, the failure to respect the voting intentions of the Zimbabwean people, in the {highly disputed} elections carried out over 23-24th August 2023 – but the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission {ZEC} have never declared the voting numbers to this date, they simply claimed that Mnangagwa had “won” with 54% of the total vote.
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Zimbabwe has turned into a full blown banana republic because of one man holding the country hostage with his authoritarianism as if he is even above the constitution himself. Mnangagwa has done worse in a short period of time he has ruled Zimbabwe, from seeing the tanks rolling in the streets of Harare for the first time on August 2018.
On the 30th of May 2024 he appeared at an event in Chikomba where he openly acknowledged a slogan that he will be ruling in 2030. What does the constitution say? According to section 91(2) of the constitution: “A person is disqualified for election as President or appointment as Vice-President if he or she has already held office as President for two terms, whether continuous or not, and for the purpose of this subsection three or more years is deemed to be a full term.”
By 2028 the President would have served his two terms so he will not be eligible to stand as President or Vice President. However, we are likely to see the President going further his term but as the Zimbabweans in the Diaspora we have organised to seek the international intervention through petitioning relevant organisations to stop the constitutional injustice.
I was part of the organising team in the UK that wants to see reversals and changing of the worst laws created by Mnangagwa, We held a successful demonstration, handing over the petition to PM at 10 Downing Street on the 30th of May 2024. Joining myself in organising was John Burke of ZHRO, supporting the 5 other petitioners; Ronald Mutumbi, Michelle Nokuthaba Mpofu, Greatman Makipa, Diana Machingauta, Christian Tendai Mapfumo. Also joining were other Zimbabwean Activists who want this abuse of law, human rights, and violence to stop in Zimbabwe. These were included Xoliso Sithole, Vengai Mutsawu, Evelyn Chigaro; Dickson Chikwizo; Mashama P Mause; Jane Mundangedfupse; Xoliso Sithole; Tryness Ncube; Sibangani Sibanda; Kelvin Mhlanga; Pelly Ziramba; Josephine Jenje; Chido Shamu; Xolisani Masuku and Johnson Bhila
What happens next? Petitioning other foreign offices in the UK, and the new PM or the government after July 4th 2024, holding protests the same time the SADC Summit is taking place in Harare in August as we are concerned on the ‘deaf ear’ which SADC has turned to solve the crisis in Zimbabwe. Or perhaps, we could say the whole SADC was bribed by Mnangagwa as we have heard allegations that the ANC party in South Africa was given a token of $3 million for the elections.
If Mnangagwa extends his term until 2030 it is likely he will go beyond that and his two terms has been disastrous with creating a parliamentary ‘crime scene’, introducing the Patriotic Act which is already law and soon to sign the PVO Bill just to suppress Human Rights Activists and Citizens.
Will Mnangagwa succeed in amending the Constitution? It is evident he will, but however if he succeeds in amending the constitution the amendment will not apply to Mnangagwa. Section 328(7) was designed to make it difficult for Presidents to extend their terms of office:
“Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an amendment to a term-limit provision.[Note: section 91(2) is a term-limit provision] the effect of which is to extend the length of time that a person may hold or occupy any public office, does not apply in relation to any person who held or occupied that office, at any time before the amendment.”
We have seen the PVO hearings, violence took place, no one was allowed to object as the Zanu-PF youths were brought in, to ‘support’ this bill. Myself and ZHRO have written abount the PVO Bill and its implication for opponents of the Zimbabwe regime {Zanu PF - effectively now a "One Party State"} See below for links to previous information;
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ZHRO Statement {PRESS RELEASE: 15th Nov 2023} on the Abduction & Subsequent Murder of Tapfumanei Masaya, Job Sikhala Detention and the Election Rigging Farrago
26th November 2023:- The United Nations are seeking an Investigation
In preparation for a mass demonstration on the 13th December 2023 in London, Jo’berg and Botswana {so far} we have been reviewing the crass & overt criminality in Zimbabwe, perpetrated by the {illegal Occupation} of the Zanu PF regime. Whilst planning for this event we became aware of the tragedy relating to the murder {by Zanu PF/State Actors} of Tapfumanei Masaya.
Pastor Tapfumanei Masaya, was abducted whilst campaigning for a CCC candidate in Mabvuku, Harare, by armed men {ZANU-PF & Zimbabwean State lackeys} on Saturday, 11" November 2023. His body was found at the intersection of Arcturus Road and Lobo Road in the Cleveland area of Harare on Sunday, 12th November 2023, - the next day. The Police appeared to be aware of this fact at that time – some reports claim that the prepetratiors of this heinous crime alerted the Police themselves.
Zimbabwe's Constitution guarantees its citizen's and resident's rights and freedoms. These include rights to freedom of speech, demonstrations, association, etc. The African (Banjul) Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights also guarantee such rights and freedoms.
Ubuntu (Zulu pronunciation: [ùɓúntʼù]) is a Bantu term meaning "humanity". It's sometimes translated as "I am because we are" (also "I am because you are"), or "humanity towards others" (Zulu umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu). In Xhosa, the latter term is used, but is often meant in a more philosophical sense to mean "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity"
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I am Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna.
I was born and raised in Ntabazinduna Zimbabwe where I then completed my primary and secondary education. I came to the United Kingdom in 1981 to complete my further education at Polytechnic and University. I then worked in Local government in the East of London for many years. During this period I was always returning to Zimbabwe and also travelling extensively to some 62 countries.
My father was Chief Khayisa Ndiweni who was a signatory to the Lancaster House Agreement for Rhodesia / Zimbabwe. He was a Paramount Chief for 71 years. On his passing away in August 2010 through the Ndiweni Clan I ascended the Ndiweni Chieftaincy.
I have been assaulted, harassed and victimised many times by the Zanu PF government. I have also been detained and jailed by the Zanu PF government. Because for standing for the principles, of Rule of Law and democracy. Having sustained injury in detention I am now in the United Kingdom where I have and continue to receive treatment
REFERENDUM
FOR THE VOTE
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THE DIASPORA VOTE
Fighting for the Right To Vote
“DEEDS AND NOT WORDS “
(The slogan for women fighting for The Vote as Suffragettes in 1903)
{There is no country in the world that can indefinitely deny its citizens their Human Right to Vote}
This year 2023 there are 108 political elections world-wide. Should we give or not give, these 108 elections legitimacy, purely on the basis that the word “election “has been used to describe them?
There is now need for a broader and stronger definition of what is an “election“. An international standard for an election.
Regarding the definition of what constitutes an election, we already have Election Observers, who write reports about the election they have observed. However, the Election Observers do not carry the necessary authority to make nation states comply with the international standard for elections.
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