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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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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
and
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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From our petition to 10 Downing Street regarding corruption and #GoldMafia on the 18th April, and the following day's demonstration regarding Job Sikhala on the 19th April, the FCDO has written an encouraging response. Although certainly a political reply, it contains several tacit acknowledgements regarding the errant faux-government in Zimbabwe.
Rt Hon Andrew Mitchel, MP and Minister for Development & Africa, has personally signed a response, although carefully couched in terms 'not to offend' it does indicate certain issues that are acknowledged. A copy is available here to view or download [Click Here]. Sent from the desk of the Minister for Africa is appropriate for the issues that were raised over the 18th and 19th of April 2023.
This reply {From Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP} was sent to CCC, ZHRO and ROHR who were all represented on the day of the Petition {18th April - Zimbabwe's {ironic} Independence Day anniversary - 43 years ago} and he following day at Parliament Square with Lord Oates, Baroness Hoey and other supporters of justice in Zimbabwe. Lord Oates had also raised these issues {#GoldMafia and Job Sikhala} in the House of Lords, with written questions, verbal questions to the Government Benches.
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Africans in UK struggling to make ends meet
Africans in the UK are struggling to keep up with rent, food and electricity bills and this has resulted in most incurring debt and also seeking assistance from families back home. Despite contributing to the country’s economy, the majority do not qualify to receive financial assistance from the government as they don’t meet eligibility criteria such as income level, residency status and immigration status.
Even with the hardships, Africans are continuing to flock to the UK, and 2022 saw a huge increase in those seeking temporary work. Study migration post-pandemic has also contributed to the surge.
Enitan Kehinde, lead consultant and general manager at BHM UK {Black House Media UK https://bhmng.uk/col-report/ }, an African communications services company which sheds light on the financial struggles faced by the African immigrant community in the UK, said these individuals were also facing lack of job security and mounting debt. [Review full report or Download - CLICK HERE]
“Some have turned to family for financial support in recent times, while others admit to borrowing to pay for everyday needs. As the crisis bites deeper, several say they have had to cut down on essentials to survive.”
Kehinde added that petrol had become a luxury, with many unable to afford to fill up their cars.
“Some plan to reduce the use of power while others have had to miss meals so they could pay bills,” she said.
Lead researcher Robert Ekat said the grim situation has necessitated an urgent need for attention, which has informed BHM UK’s research. He said cultural or language barriers also made it difficult for African immigrants who could qualify to access and navigate the UK’s social welfare system.
- Not Independence Day - 18th Apr 2023
- 1st April Embassy Demo and Future 18th April
- Zimbabwean Teenager Murdered at Leeds 'Party'
- Downing Street Handover
- 25th Feb 2023 The Outcomes
- Zimbabwe Diaspora Loses a Giant Intellect
- Stop these Deportations
- Petition to 10 Downing Street - 2nd December 2021
- Masimba Mavaza has Embarrassed Zanu PF UK
- Petition to 10 Downing Street - 11th Nov 2021-14:00
- UPDATE - Petition to 10 Downing Street 21-10-21
- Petition to Stop Mnangagwa going to COP26
- Why are Zanu PF UK Here?
- Walk for Freedom Update
- Fight the Flight Vigil Weds 11th August 2021
- Wednesday Vigil and Fight the Flight Demo
