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Written by: John Burke

Published: 22 December 2024

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• Diaspora
• Intimidation
• Unity Accord
• Threats
• Opposition

On this day of all days, the 37th Anniversary of the {forced} signing of the "Unity Accord" - itself a testimony to the aberration of the Zanu PF Military Junta - in conducting the Gukurahundi GENOCIDE to force the hand of ZAPU President Joshua Nkomo {at that time their ally!} into subsuming his independence party within the {evil} Zanu PF structures. In effect the creation of a One-Party-State {Mugabe's plan all along} - thus destroying any semblance of a DEMOCRACY! So hardly "UNITY" at all!

Today in the scurrilous rag the New Zimbabwe is an article which stinks of INTIMIDATION upon all Opposition within the Diaspora {LINKHERE} but in case they decide to scrub this unhelpful {to Zimbabwe's standing within SADC or Globally} diatribe we have taken the time to create an image of the article HERE - which can be enlarged by clicking the image icon itself.

WE DEMAND an APOLOGY: From the Zimbabwean Ambassador and the Zanu PF administration in Zimbabwe. This is unacceptalbe INTIMIDATION and DISINFORMATION.

This is catastrophic for any hope of a democratic space in Zimbabwe, their infamous role within SADC - and most damaging - any hope of re-admission into the British Commonwealth {sic}. We should like to know this "Staff Reporter", who signed-off this article for publication and WHY - on the 22nd December 2024 - The 37th ANNIVERSARY of the {so called} "UNITY ACCORD" - itself a damning testimony of the sickening objectives of Mugabe and co, informing a One-Party-State - at ANY COST - that was the basis of the Gukurahundi Geocodes! 

We have written before about CIO Spies in the UK {and elsewhere. CLICK HERE} who are subtly and not-so-subtly intimidating many within the diaspora - those who have fled the torture chambers of Zimbabwe's CIO's and assorted psychopaths. Some are named within this disgraceful article which is blatant DISINFORMATION.  We recall similar disinformation way back in November 2021 after our demonstrations in Glasgow at COP26 and Mnangagwa's cynical visit, at the invitation of the UN.

Read more: How Dare You Intimidate Us

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Written by: All the 50 Zimbabweans and John Burke who were there

Published: 25 October 2024

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What a day - what a day!

Zimbabweans arrived from all over, from Glasgow to Cornwall, From Liverpool and Leicester. Just all over. Some set off yesterday to make the DOUBLE Petition - a first from the diaspora.

Chanting outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, which unfortunately has an infestation of CIO's and Zanu stooges. In fact, we have seen on several occassions in the past many (non-Zanu) Zimbabweans, thrown out of their own Embassy - by the UK Diplomatic Protection Police. Due to the gutless yes men and women inside.

But be that as it may it was a great day for the real diaspora - not the fake diaspora that Zanu PF claim to have "on-side", but the real diaspora - who are in opposition to Zanu PF - AND ARE A MAJORITY! Oh, that's why the only way to stop the Zanu fakery is the wide scale DIASPORA VOTE - Something we have campaigned upon for many years (at least since 2018 with Petitions to the UK in 2021) and Chief Ndiweni's REFERENDUM Proposal.

Back to the 24th October 2024. So we left the Zimbabwe Embassy {a big sigh of relief from those inside} around 13:00 to saunter down to our favourite spot besides Field Marshall Montgomery and Opposite Downing Street, where the UK's New Prime Minister is now housed. We had little time to settle before Basil Kamombe had to marshall his crew of 6 men to enter the security gates to Downing Street itself. Each Petitioner was vetted by the Police Diplomatic Unit for Downing Street, against their security checks.

Once through those gates, guarded by armed police {with automatic weapons}, further {airport equivalent} security checks were carreid out on bags, clothing etc. Then the valiant 6 were guided by an extremely friendly police man {a million miles from their Zanu PF, poorly paid counter parts} who helped them with photographs and the petition hand over.

Both petitions are here at these links to Read/Download:

13:30 Injustice Petition: READ/DOWNLOAD

14:30 Maternal Deaths Petition: READ/DOWNLOAD

Flickr Albums: - 4 separately for convenience:

24th Oct 2024 Videos Take the time to listen to Chief Ndiweni's wise words

24th Oct 2024 General Demonstrations

24th Oct 2024 Injustice Petition Handover

24th Oct 2024 Maternal Mortality Petition Handover

Read more: 24th Oct 2024 Dual Petition Day

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Written by: Josephine Jenje-Mudimbu

Published: 24 October 2024

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POOR governance and leadership have grossly affected Zimbabwe health sector leaving the majority without proper health care facilities and medical attention. Those mostly affected are women and children.  Many women have end up seeking treatments in neighbouring countries, especially antenatal care and birth.

The current administration has failed dismally by not prioritizing at investing in the health sector for a better, health nation.  The less privileged who are the majority are suffering silently without proper health care whilst the cronies have access to private hospitals or seek medical attention abroad.  It is the fundamental right for every human being despite their sex or gender to have the right to medical attention. 

Corruption is rampant and is the source of a broken, dilapidated, lawless, ruthless and poor nation.  It has become "cancer." Focusing too much on politics especially spending most of the time fighting the alternative or opposition has delayed progress. The lack of medical resources has contributed to the delay in seeking medical attention resulting in most women experiencing some of the leading causes of maternal moralities such as postpartum hemorrhage, life threatening infection and severe morbidity  and abortion complications just to name a few.

According to the WHO Zimbabwe report on July 2024 the maternal Mortality is 462 deaths of 100,000 live births making postpartum hemorrhage  a leading cause of maternal morality deaths annually and urgent measures are needed to prevent these tragic loses. 

Being the first time in history to handover a double petition in a day at No 10 Downing Street, 24 October will be a memorial event to all human rights and political activists. It was a a great, joyous and emotional day to be amongst a group of activists who travelled across the United Kingdom to participate in the protest and handover of a double petition. My experience as being one of the petitioners in a group of twelve was overwhelming and especially personally presenting the petition on Maternal Mortality will go down well. The coordination and unity amongst us women petitioners including the organizer was so amazing. According to the feedback from the male petitioners who presented the Injustice petition, the feeling was mutual.

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Written by: Phylis Melody Magejo

Published: 24 October 2024

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• Maternal Deaths
• Petition

On October 24, 2024, Zimbabwean human rights and political activists in the UK came together to deliver two petitions to Number 10 Downing Street. Activists were determined to spotlight the injustices happening in Zimbabwe and the alarming maternal mortality rated in the country.

I was privileged to be one of the activists participating in this demonstration. I felt a strong sense of purpose as we presented our petitions to the Prime Minister's Office . The first petition was calling for urgent international attention to the human rights violations that are rampant in Zimbabwe where voices have been quietened by Zanu PF. The second petition was about the maternal mortality rate that has critically gone high. Expectant mothers are dying, a situation that requires urgent action and support from the international world.

We have a link to the Petition itself {CLICK HERE} and an extract from it states:

Michael Sibangilizwe Nkomo has written today {23^rd October 2024} on the ZAPU.ORG website a heart felt and poignant message regarding the serious Maternal Death issues within Zimbabwe.

“As for the populace in Zimbabwe, the greatest impact of ZANU PF misrule will remain in the form of terrifying maternal and infant mortality rates. Independently verified statistics on Zimbabwe's institutional maternity challenges paint a grim picture of a country precariously on the brink.”

• Institutional maternal mortality rate was 114 per 100,000 live births in 2023 compared to 107 in 2022, noting a concerning increase.
• Perinatal mortality rate (PMR) increased from 28.4 per 1000 births to 35.6 per 1000 births.
• Most perinatal deaths (75.3%) occurred at Kwekwe General Hospital situated at the centre of a gold-rich part of Zimbabwe.
• Hypertension contributed 59/333 (17.7%) to stillbirths while
• birth asphyxia accounted for 210/511 (41.1%) of early neonatal deaths (ENND) as at 20 September 2023.
• Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in Zimbabwe was reported at 24.3 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources.

At our Petition, our cry to the Prime Minister and his government was to help us with its influence to pressure Zanu PF government to answer the call of Zimbabwean Citizens and allow them to be led by a government of their choice. The high maternal mortality rate indicates the adverse failures that have affected affected citizens and communities.

An air of Hope and resilience filled the air as we sang and danced in one accord. The demand for justice and accountability amongst others was expressed in song and dance, as we demonstrated togetherness in our fight for the rights of Zimbabwean citizens and advocating for a future where every pregnant mother has a right to live.