1] #MorningReflection
I've seen a lot of anger & frustrations being (mis)directed towards some institutions led by individuals now part of the many #4ED structures.
Perhaps we need first, to try & understand the political gamesmanship motivating these gimmicks by the regime.
I've seen a lot of anger & frustrations being (mis)directed towards some institutions led by individuals now part of the many #4ED structures.
Perhaps we need first, to try & understand the political gamesmanship motivating these gimmicks by the regime.
2] To begin with, most of these #4ED structures are actually founded & run by ZanuPF members while those mostly active on social media, are controlled by counter intelligence operatives.
Presenting them as none aligned institutions just supporting ED's re-election is deliberate.
Presenting them as none aligned institutions just supporting ED's re-election is deliberate.
3] Theres something to learn also, from the timing of the mushrooming of these institutions, & their choreographed political massaging.
These "unstuctured" institutions, though seemingly appearing independent, are actually being unmistakably remote controlled from somewhere.
These "unstuctured" institutions, though seemingly appearing independent, are actually being unmistakably remote controlled from somewhere.
4] Much of the #4ED theatrics found themselves on our political stage towards the ZanuPF Congress where ED actually felt threatened.
Mr Mnangagwa began receiving numerous & "random" endorsement for 2023, from structures & social groups, seemingly representing many citizens.
Mr Mnangagwa began receiving numerous & "random" endorsement for 2023, from structures & social groups, seemingly representing many citizens.
5] That Lacoste strategy sort of put the party in a bit of a fix, deliberately isolating any sentiments for leadership change, whether real or imagined
Imagine the party then "electing" someone else, yet society & none party institutions were already demanding ED's 5 more years?
Imagine the party then "electing" someone else, yet society & none party institutions were already demanding ED's 5 more years?
6] Also, Mr Mnangagwa feels a personal need to put more focus on his individual re-election, than that of the party.
That desperate can be traced back to 2018, where even by ZEC's own figures, ZanuPF outperformed their candidate.
ED equally feels a sense of internal betrayal.
That desperate can be traced back to 2018, where even by ZEC's own figures, ZanuPF outperformed their candidate.
ED equally feels a sense of internal betrayal.
7] Consequently, these #4ED structures are operating around the re-election of the individual himself, & not the party.
Infact, ZanuPF formally halted any other campaigns, save for that of the presidential candidate
The plan if for Mr Mnangagwa to hopefully cover so much ground
Infact, ZanuPF formally halted any other campaigns, save for that of the presidential candidate
The plan if for Mr Mnangagwa to hopefully cover so much ground
8] Theres little to no mention whatsoever of the party, as the dominant messaging remains "4ED".
Even the alternative CCC, has de-personalized "ngaapinde hake mukomana" by explaining that "mukomana" is a personification of broad citizens' aspirations.
Lacoste isn't even trying.
Even the alternative CCC, has de-personalized "ngaapinde hake mukomana" by explaining that "mukomana" is a personification of broad citizens' aspirations.
Lacoste isn't even trying.
9] Back to the #4ED structures, many of them are an expression of political oxymoron.
Imagine citizens running away from the country searching greener pastures, only to then create a structure, to support & re-elect the personification of the very circumstances that pushed them!
Imagine citizens running away from the country searching greener pastures, only to then create a structure, to support & re-elect the personification of the very circumstances that pushed them!
10] With some of the religious leaders, the Bishop, in the 'farm mechandization scandal' BSR, exposed how & why they are pro-regime
Many of the popular gos-prenuers, have business interests in mining & other strategic sectors, thus appreciate benefits of being pre-establishment.
Many of the popular gos-prenuers, have business interests in mining & other strategic sectors, thus appreciate benefits of being pre-establishment.
11] For the strategic apostolic sects, many have their leadership hooked to ZanuPF due to personal economic benefits.
The State equally offers them free land for appeasement.
Most tragically, State deliberately ignores some of their cultural practices such as child marriages.
The State equally offers them free land for appeasement.
Most tragically, State deliberately ignores some of their cultural practices such as child marriages.
12] Yet in the midst of all this, it would be more tragic to misdirect our frustration towards the innocent individuals indirectly associated with the #4ED structures.
Many are actually bewildered by the antics of the 'leaders' who supposedly speak politically, on their behalf.
Many are actually bewildered by the antics of the 'leaders' who supposedly speak politically, on their behalf.
13] It's okay to be frustrated by the theatrics of Tagwirei & Pastor Rusikira, without demonizing the broad SDA faith.
Likewise, it's okay to be infuriated by Makandiwa, Guti, Chiwenga, Magaya, without insulting the broad Pentecostal faith.
Same goes for the #Mapostori faith.
Likewise, it's okay to be infuriated by Makandiwa, Guti, Chiwenga, Magaya, without insulting the broad Pentecostal faith.
Same goes for the #Mapostori faith.
14] Part of the madness actually involves the political isolation of the Chamisa led alternative.
Ordinarily, out of disillusionment & frustrations, citizens will vote for the alternative, yet ZanuPF wants to project the very citizens as being in total support of the status qou.
Ordinarily, out of disillusionment & frustrations, citizens will vote for the alternative, yet ZanuPF wants to project the very citizens as being in total support of the status qou.
15] That isolation of the alternative was even a feature of the first republic, & persists to date.
ZanuPF was actively involved in the split of many key popular institutions, beyond just political parties.
This involves churches, CSOs, sporting institutions, media houses, etc.
ZanuPF was actively involved in the split of many key popular institutions, beyond just political parties.
This involves churches, CSOs, sporting institutions, media houses, etc.
16] When it's convenient & strategic to do so, these institutions begin making pro-regime pronouncements, much to the vexation & chagrin of citizens.
That annoyance results in apathy & a toxic attitude towards the broader membership of those structures, yet many are innocent.
That annoyance results in apathy & a toxic attitude towards the broader membership of those structures, yet many are innocent.
17] There are so many rational individuals domiciled in the institutions whose leadership are falling ontop of each other, sheepishly endorsing Mr Mnangagwa.
A significant number of them share the frustrations of many of us, because ZanuPF & Mr Mnangagwa have simply failed.
A significant number of them share the frustrations of many of us, because ZanuPF & Mr Mnangagwa have simply failed.
18] Focus should remain on communicating alternative policies, & how CCC govt will perform differently, for the benefit of cross boarders, civil servants, vendors, taxi drivers, miners, local artists, etc.
That's the most effective way of countering these CIO run #4ED gimmicks.
That's the most effective way of countering these CIO run #4ED gimmicks.
19] Even in politics, dont waste time bashing what you hate. Promote what you love.
Don't help create enemies for Adv Chamisa & CCC, falling for these CIO gimmicks.
Shanduko mu 🇿🇼 will only come through the efforts of yellow missionaries, spreading the change gospel.
enkosi!
Don't help create enemies for Adv Chamisa & CCC, falling for these CIO gimmicks.
Shanduko mu 🇿🇼 will only come through the efforts of yellow missionaries, spreading the change gospel.
enkosi!
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