1. Admittedly, when I first read the "structured currency" headline, I thought the Harare regime was taking its "structures" propaganda too far.

With the benefit of more research on the topic, I'm now totally convinced the Harare regime is indeed taking its propaganda too far. 2. By definition, a structured currency is "structured" in that it's supposedly backed by both mineral reserves (in our case gold) and trust in government's monetory policies & regulations.

Unfortunately, no one believes any of the two are present in our existing circumstances.

1. Imagine trying to make sense of how some 4 gentlemen in Bulawayo can randomly claim, 'we have recalled Amos Chibaya, he has ceased being a member of CCC'.

Outside the influence of social media, many only know about #CCC because of the efforts of this indefatigable organizer. 2. Propaganda has to make some sort of sense.

Even where some decide to hide behind the claim of "a traceable history in the struggle," Chibaya would make the mark.

A devoted organizer during the times of Tsvangirai & even more so, during the times of Chamisa under the MDC-A.

1. So, a group of at least 25 individuals have decided to join nonexistent forces under the otherwise much heralded #NERA banner to push for electoral reforms.

It's difficult to even identify them as political leaders because they don't represent any political constituency. 2. If you review the outcome of the controversial 2023 election, these people combined had fewer votes than the Councilors who won your ward election.

Many of them have never even bothered to field candidates in successive elections but only pop up whenever they sense a need.

1. Interesting comment on this unfolding drama by Prof Ncube.

I, however, can't help recognize the continued conflation of politics & law, which I've previously written about, regarding the formation of CCC party from MDC-A.

It's quite strange that BaNcube does the same here.

https://twitter.com/Welshman_Ncube/status/1735022417653780515

2. I take notice of @Welshman_Ncube choice of words here.

He says: MDC-A party's "...National Council resolved to reconstitute itself as CCC..."

By definition, when you "reconstitute," you simply restore or build up again, using remaining parts of whatever has been destroyed.

1. Some interesting revelations from the Tshabangu interview by Mhlanga.

It's better to keep people guessing than to come out & publicly expose yourself beyond doubt

On his own admission, he was skeptical about this interview, & he was right.

Agreeing to it was stupid bravery. 2. One must applaud Mhlanga for his confrontational approach to interview.

He seldom tolerates long winding responses, unrelated to the asked question(s), in the name of "giving the guest time to respond."

In fact it was his grilling style that saw hats flying in all directions

1. We need to accept that we've seen enough to conclude we've no justice system in Zimbabwe.

Perhaps it's time to totally (temporarily) abandon seeking judicial recourse, particularly around political issues

Why continue subjecting ourselves to the wig wearing ZanuPF activists! 2. Let me rationalize this personal view:

Firstly, we are simply patronizing the generality of the citizens by arguing that going to these "captured courts" is an important academic exercise that exposes judicial capture.

What has been the consequence of exposing this capture?

1. THE CASE OF SENGEZO TSHABANGU, AND THE REGIME’S 12 POINT PLAN

For a while now, I've hinted on sharing a substantive submission on the Tshabangu debacle & what the envisioned end game is

Unending commitments has made it impossible to write on my blog.
Will do a thread instead 2. CONTEXT.

In early October, the nation woke up to what initially read like an extremely random joke.

A man whom some of us had previously only seen at the nomination court in Bulawayo, visibly angry at the handling of CCC candidates registration, woke up having taken over CCC

1. I maintain that there's no way you'll say Bulawayo voters voted for "imposed candidates" simply because they couldn't vote for ZanuPF.

You can't be an activist for the Mthwakazi interests, whilst parroting a narrative that tragically insults your fellow citizens in Bulawayo. 2. Much of this noise about imposition is sadly fronted by factionalists inside CCC and those who preferred certain candidates, especially in councils, for business reasons.

One doesn't miss that there hasn't been much effort to actually identify the so-called imposed candidates

1. Apparently, they're people who claim that everyone who supports Chamisa does so because of "personality politics" and not "principles" or "ideas"!

You want to honestly claim that Chamisa is just a "personality" who doesn't represent any principle or idea worth supporting? 2. You're going to patronize and insult every Zimbabwean who chooses to support Chamisa of failing to apply their mind to decision-making without emotion?

The man is NOT a saint and makes blunders like the rest of us.

But please, not all of us are actually stupid & irrational.

1. Seems likes there's a nauseating attempt to both legitimize the theatrics of one Tshabangu, and absolving ZanuPF of any involvement, using all sorts of theories.

Even those who accused CCC of being structureless, are now giving it structures, for the sake of this imposter. 2. One wonders the relationship between taking pictures with Nelson Chamisa, or even attending CCC rallies, between either being "known" by the same Chamisa, or thus having a post in the party.

I guess I can post pictures with Chamisa (if I have any), & become CCC Interim VP?

1. Ultimately, there's little one can do to dissuade people who have been budgeting for a post-election barrage towards Nelson Chamisa.

There is nothing that happened in the past election suggesting blame should be shoulded by Chamisa due to his acts of omission or commission. 2. The fact that CCC survived long enough as an authentic alternative after everything that happened since 2018 is a worthy success story

Any narrative ignoring that ZanuPF unsuccessfully strategized against being consted in this election isn't worth any attention nor reaction

1. What a time to be alive

Firstly, may I propose that we pause a little bit, reflect, & just acknowledge the documented & unknown efforts that ensured citizens have a strong alternative, going into this election

For me, that alone is a beautiful success story worth celebrating



2. Citizens, we have gone from a time where there was a real threat of going into this election with either a weak or nonexistent alternative.

What Nelson was able to do together with colleagues, on the backdrop of genuine support from citizens of this country, kept hope alive.

1. These optics of senior citizens attending CCC rallies tell a beautiful story.

This is the very generation that lived during colonial rule; witnessed & participated in the liberation struggle; & potentially supported ZanuPF

They've seen it all yet are investing in change. 2. ZanuPF's campaign is hinged on liberation rhetoric, where criminals self-characterize as custodians of the liberation cause, which they've long betrayed

Disappointingly, it's a message that resonates with some youths who've been brainwashed
Yet some of our grandparents refuse

1. After watching a few ZanuPF rallies, particularly those addressed by ED, I fully appreciate why ZanuPF has no electoral blueprint for this election.

Beyond rhetoric, propaganda & praising each other through totems, these gerontocrates have no development agenda nor planning.



2. It's a tragedy of monumental proportions that we go into an election where the incumbent is offering history.

How do you march thousands of citizens all over the country so that you can share war tales, 43 years into independence, as the sole reason why you must be elected?

1. Let me talk to you...

Had personally resolved not to comment on those circulating pictures below until I read the attached comment, allegedly attributed to Ricky Fire.

If you carefully read that explanation attributed to Ricky, you'll correctly characterise him as a victim.





2. The context provided by Ricky exposes how these associations go deeper than freedom of association

ZanuPF is their means to an end

They're supporting themselves for the sake of the immediate benefits associated with ZanuPF, ED's sons, & the music producers they've captured.

1. #RememberingAugust1st2018

On Aug 1 2018, demonstrators took to the streets against a delay in announcing election results.

The riot police & the army responded viciously, resulting in destruction of property, the death of six unarmed civilians, and about 35 recorded injuries 2. These civilians [including none participants in the demos] lost their lives

1. Gavin D Charles (25 years)
2. Brian Zhuwawo (26 years)
3. Ishmael Kumire (41 years)
4. Silvia Maphosa (53 years)
5. Challenge Tauro (20 years)
6. Jealous Chikandira (21 years)

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1. Here are some major talking points from @nelsonchamisa's address in Marondera today:

Mnangagwa thought he had dealt us a death blow when they took over our old party.
Yellow is bigger and better.
These are our last gatherings before forming the next government.

#ForEveryone

2. @nelsonchamisa:

I often hear some saying, '23 August ndipo pachapinda mukomana'. Muri kumashure kwenguva, ini ndatovamo.

ZanuPF's behavior exposes their fear & knowledge that we are winning.
In this country, pane anotonga, neanotungamira.

Everywhere I go, people want change

1. You just can't script this.

Many of us were ridiculed by some quarters, for correctly & consistently arguing that the Mwonzora engineered conflict in the MDC-A had nothing to do with constitutionalism but was being remote-controlled straight from Shake Shake building. 2. We even argued that those judgments about "2014 structures" njani-njani, had nothing to do with ensuring a party adhered to its internal processes.

These were all gimmicks, deliberately created to keep the Opposition internally focused while being systematically captured.

1. Perhaps there's a need to explain the thinking behind Mr Mnangagwa's bussing of supporters to each rally, & the hijacking or religious gathering into campaign rallies.

Both gimmicks are also complimented by systematic efforts to immobilize Opp through banning its gatherings.

2. For the avoidance of doubt, although ZanuPF does have its own supporters throughout the country, it certainly lacks countrywide appeal to resoundingly win a free & fair election.

It is also public knowledge that Mr Mnangagwa himself is also quite unpopular, even inside ZanuPF

1. Key talking points for @nelsonchamisa's #ForEveryone Election Campaign Launch Rally in Gweru Midlands

"Citizens, you're unstoppable. Pharaoh thought he had stopped us yet here you are.
Thank you Midlands, Thank You Zimbabwe ; our Hon MPs & Councilors,, Thank you..."





2. @nelsonchamisa:

"Thank you, Ministers of the word here present. We are seeing politicians taking darkness to religious gatherings, yet leaders of the church should bring light to political leaders. "

"Politicians stop angering God by turning church gatherings into rallies"

1. The so called "double candidates" story is actually funny.

It's understandable that ZanuPF actually thought the "community consensus system" had enough loopholes they could exploit, thus the revelation of known ZanuPF members who forged CCC signatures for their candidature. 2. What I rather find intriguing is how some individuals feel aggrieved by CCC internal selection processes to a point where they avail themselves as the 'legitimate' candidate

How do you decide to still represent a party in an election, which you accuse of candidate imposition?