Diaspora Vote

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Written by: Chief Felix Ndiweni

Published: 04 December 2023

Last Updated: 04 December 2023

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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

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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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Minister for Africa Reply to Petition

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Written by: John Burke

Published: 24 May 2023

Last Updated: 24 May 2023

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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

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Written by: BHM UK & ZEM plus end comment ZHRO

Published: 22 May 2023

Last Updated: 22 May 2023

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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.

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