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20 May, 7 tweets, 3 min read
1] I guess when you are fortunate enough to own and drive private vehicles, and only know about the existence of Zupco from news reports on the purchasing/donation of new busses, then the whole monopolization has worked.

If you commute daily, this claim by SK is an insult.
2] If you're part of state security, then the claim that new jobs have been created by government makes sense.

Those guys seem to be the only ones busy travelling all over, in huge numbers.

If you're a graduate or a job seeker, then this claim by SK is nonsensical!
3] What does media reform mean when:

•Gov social media platforms communicate Zanu affairs?

• State media remains ZanuPF media?

•newly licensed stations are linked to Zanu aligned institutions & individuals?

• Journalists are harassed & others are always getting arrested?
4] What does it mean to have "..a stable economy and currency.." when:

•Mtuli's "surplus" has benefited noone?

•The ordinary citizen cant afford basic commodities?

•Civil servants are paid peanuts?

•We dont have a currency?

How does SK measure this stability?
5] How do you measure the independence of the judiciary when a whole amendment is illegally pushed to benefit one gerontocrat?

When the Justice Minister attacks the same courts on behalf of his Principal, party & government with no consequence?

Who is SK speaking to?
6] What's the rational behind gagging citizens against speaking about issues "before the courts"?

What are the effects of citizens commenting on matters that affect them?

What does this nonsense even mean?

What is it that they want to hide from everyday conversations?
7] Granted that on a normal day, a gov has to be seen as doing something, but when adults develop the nerve to come on National media to spew unsubstantiated lies then their time is up.

They need to be punished politically & electorally.

#RegisterToVoteZW
#Vote4Change

enkosi!

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18 May
1] Some time in 2017, the ever excitable Baba Bertha, then MDC-T SG, issued a statement stating that MDC-T would field candidates in "alliance partners allocated seats"

MDC-T Leader then, Pres MRT quickly issued a statement rubbishing both his SG & the unsanctioned statement
2] In 2021, Baba Collins pushes for unpopular & illegal constitutional amendments

He is successful challenged in court and his government legal adviser & Minister of Justice issues a strong worded statement attacking the courts, MDC-A, lawyers & pretty much everything that moves ImageImageImage
3] Feeling embarrassed, Baba Collins sends the Justice Ministry Perm Sec to cryptically rubbish her Boss' press statement and effectively attempts to distance the government from it.

Unconvinced by the shallow climp-down, Baba Collins' twitter account sends the tweet above Image
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4 May
1] #LegislationofDictatorship

When some of us tweeted against Mwonzora from 2018/19, (before it became fashionable), the accusation was that "we had picked Chamisa's faction"

It was particularly strange because "we" had no known political footprints then, in the MDC affairs.
2] It was thus strange, to be treated as supporters of one faction against the other.

Some preferred characterising the Khupe/Mwonzora-Chamisa battles as mere Tsvangirai succession, even when signs became evident, that ZanuPF had developed an interest and indeed taken over.
3] The tragedy in Zimbabwe, is that the constitution is treated as merely a political document.

It's owned & handed over to the winner of the next election, after every 5 years.

If the constitution was a baby, then in 2008 & 2013, ZanuPF had the discomfort of co-parenting.
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4 May
1] Sadly you were right Sekuru @Wamagaisa,not that it was too difficult to call, truth be told.

@OurMDCT has voted WITH ZanuPF even after that fake PR speech in Senate by VaMwonzora & the subsequent claim by @witness_dube that they wouldn't allow CAB2 to pass without amendments.
2] MDC-T has no incentive 4 opposing ZanuPF,its political blood drip.

If anything, they have many reasons to do the exact opposite.
And yes, this is "rational disputation" in motion.
Clearly, some concessions were made.

One hope what they'll get in return is worth our democracy
3] Its doesn't even need rocket science, to understand their benefits:

•A captured judicial makes favourable judgements

•A satisfied ED won't use state apparatus to descend on the "mature lot"

•Eventually, a "decimated" NC creates political space for both their existence.
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3 Apr
1] I've listened to a few views regarding elections in Zimbabwe.

I attempt to share my personal views regarding a few of these positions.

The first position is: #BoycottElections.
This position is grounded on the realization that: "elections will be rigged, so why bother".
2] Those who say the rigged elections do not solve anything should equally accept that boycotting them doesnt solve anything either.

In recent memory, MDC-T decided to boycott the 2008 rerun, and the 2015 by-elections after the recall of some 21 pro-renewal MPs.
3] In 2008, the boycott made sense because it was grounded on unmitigated violence which the international community couldnt ignore.

The 2015 by-elections boycott was of no political consequence with ZanuPF simply periodically increasing its Parly representation, until 2018.
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1 Apr
1] Mukoma @DavidHofisi, your reasoning is respectfully shallow, and plays straight into ill-willed hands of the proponents of this draconian piece of "non-existent" legislation (read bill).

I shall respectfully establish why I strongly feel you're wrong.

#NoPatrioticBill
2] Firstly, all students of history, and those who yearn for constitutionalism & rule of law, should find consensus in ridiculing proposals for the legislation of patriotism by a political party.

Patriotism has an unambiguous meaning, & doesnt need legislation.

#NoPatroiticBill
3] Now, the consensus should be founded on the indisputable reality that for ZanuPF, patriotism is a synonym for support of their party.

The "unpatriotic" do not support ZanuPF.
On that basis, a "patriotic bill" simply weaponizes ZanuPF & allows for the abuse of its opponents.
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1 Apr
1] My mind is troubled by the charge and conviction of my brother @MakomboreroH

Some of us who have engaged him here and elsewhere, acknowledge that he is a well-meaning young patriot who just wants a functional, democratic Zimbabwe where constitutionalism is the norm. Image
2] To then think history will record that @MakomboreroH was convicted for "inciting violence" is ridiculous.

In his political journey, he has stood up for others, and has championed a cause that promotes the respect for fundamental human rights.

He deserves no place in prison. Image
3] Yet there is a clear logic to this madness.

Have extensively "tweeted" about how ZanuPF prefers an Opposition that "knows its place".

One that "contributes to development", not one that pushes the "regime change agenda", yet the constitution allows for it.

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