Alex T Magaisa 🇿🇼
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I teach law at Kent Law School, former advisor to a Prime Minister of Zimbabwe & helped write the Zim constitution. I write the @BigSaturdayRead . atm @kent .ac.uk
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BSR: Presidential Decree – A Bout of Economic Madness and a Cocktail of Illegalities - Big Saturday Read
After a brief hiatus, the BSR returns with a critical examination of the presidential decree that has caused chaos in the financial sector and economy
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I’m told this is a German paper and the headline loosely translates to “the virus from Africa is with us”. And just in case their readers were in doubt, they included a picture of a Black African mother and child.
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I just had a conversation with Hopewell Chin’ono, the first since the evening of 19 July, the day before his arrest. It was good to catch up. He’s in good spirits. He sends his regards and huge gratitude for standing by him during his period of incarceration.
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A sea of people converged for Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare. Even in death, the man continues to inspire. Heroes are not declared in boardrooms. They are made by their works and by the people. This is an awesome tribute to Morgan. Well done, Zimbabwe
#RIPMorganTsvangirai
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One good lesson from Disconnect-gate is that when you’re a good bricklayer and you’re asked to talk about baking, politely decline & suggest a good baker for the task. The fact that we all eat bread and cake doesn’t make us baking experts. It’s ok to say no
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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In other news, it’s Mai Musaigwa’s birthday today. She’s the one who gives authority for the
#BSR
:-) The journey began in that hectic first week at UZ, which is why that college on a hilltop in Harare means much more than an LLBs degree certificate!
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It’s a dark day. Morgan Tsvangirai lost his brave battle with cancer this evening.
The heart breaks with pain.
It was a rare privilege and an honour to have the confidence of this icon of the democratic struggle. My thoughts are with his family
#RIPMorganTsvangirai
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Do not forget Zimbabwe’s political prisoners Hopewell Chin’ono, Jacob Ngarivhume, Godfrey Kurauone and the latest, Job Sikhala. They are in prison because they spoke out for you and I
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
#TheMarchIsNotEnded
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They’re at Hopewell’s home. They never did this to Obediah Moyo whose corruption was exposed by Hopewell. They made the case against Nguwaya deliberately weak. The regime targets corruption-busters, not the corrupt elements. Zimbabwe is going nowhere with this lot
#FreeHopewell
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That there was no money for transport did not deter her, so I’m told. She walked from Mbare to Highlands to deliver gifts to fellow citizens in distress. They could use some of her pots, she said. A beautiful story that epitomises the spirit of community & giving
#CycloneIdaiZW
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Havasi vose vanoti CCC vane chido nayo. Naizvozvo havasi vose vanoti CCC vamuchange munavo pakuyambuka. Vamwe vanoti zvino tinoziva sei? Aiwa, muchaona nemabasa. China manenji hachifambisi, chinomirira kuti mavara acho aonekwe. Mukaziva izvozvo moyo yenyu haizodzimbikani.
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They took away his freedom
They eavesdropped into conversations with his lawyer
They denied him bail
They refused him home-cooked food & books
Yesterday they took away his lawyer
They have him in handcuffs & leg-irons
He is a journalist
He was just doing his job
#FreeHopewell
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High Court Judge, Justice Chitapi has rejected journalist Hopewell Chin’ono’s bail appeal. The regime is vindictive & unrepentant. It’s turning the screws on a man who was unrelenting in his campaign against corruption. Justice system? It’s a joke.
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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Dear Young African at school. Please don’t be lured by a degree certificate. Acquire a skill. A trade skill. Do something that will stand you in good stead on the global market. You may have to do a conversion course, it’s ok. But get a skill. Get your hands dirty.
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At some point today, please take a moment to honour:
Gavin Dean Charles
Silvia Maphosa
Ishmael Kumire
Jealous Chikandira
Brian Zhuwawo
Challenge Tauro
The Motlanthe Commission found that they were killed by the Zimbabwean state on 01/08/18. No-one has been held accountable.
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You spend 2 years firefighting till you give up everything while she & her allies are gloating & enjoying ill-gotten gains. Then, a few weeks after starting afresh you are already disagreeing over whether to let her into your new home. If it’s not madness, please tell me what is!
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Hopewell Chin’ono
@daddyhope
is most grateful for your support and he sends his regards to you all. He’s in good spirits, current circumstances notwithstanding. They are still searching his home
#FreeHopewell
#FreeJacob
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The history of Zimbabwe would not be the same without the extraordinary leadership of these 3 African stalwarts. The man in the middle went first in 1986, Samora Machel. The man on the right followed in 1999, Nyerere. The man on the left has now joined his comrades, KK
#RIPKK
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We spoke everyday. Back in 2018 we differed. But he came back & said Musaigwa, I was wrong. I accepted. People said, but Magaisa these guys opposed you. I said it’s ok. We made peace. I feel so helpless. He’s at Chikurubi. I know I could be there with him
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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Zimbabwe in brief:
• abduction & torture of opponents
• killing of protestors
• compromised justice system
• rampant corruption
• bankrupt economy
• decrepit public health system
• severe food shortages
• a violent, uncaring & callous regime
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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1. I never said a word upon
@advocatemahere
appointment as spokesperson of the
@mdczimbabwe
because I do not, as a general rule, congratulate people on appointment but for performance. Few weeks into the role, it’s fair to say she’s doing well to amplify the voice of the people.
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BSR EXCLUSIVE: Beneficiaries of the RBZ Farm Mechanisation Scheme
Your
#BSR
is now available
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Kuremerwa neRally kusvika pakuramwa vanhu uchiti ndeve kuMozambique!
Good morning Citizens!
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Spare a moment for the political detainees, Hopewell Chin’ono & Jacob Ngarivhume. They are in jail because they spoke on behalf of fellow citizens. They aren’t the first and won’t be the last as long as authoritarian rule reigns in Zimbabwe
#FreeHopewell
#FreeJacob
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There’s no wisdom in thinking those who spent their prime years in positions of power where they could make a difference but instead invested their talents to turn the screws on citizens can somehow become champions of freedom when they are powerless & politically homeless.
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In 1980, Nigeria donated a tidy sum so that Zimbabweans could buy Zimpapers. A few months ago they stood with us for
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
As the elders say in our language the plate goes where the other comes from. I stand with my Nigerian brothers & sisters & say
#EndSARS
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When this team arrives at the family gathering, you know the business end of the event has started, no more monkey business! That’s when you hear the young ones say “Chachaya!”
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This is Panashe Sivindani. She was arrested by the Zimbabwean regime for this peaceful protest. Young Zimbabweans are standing up to a brutal regime. I saw her straight A O Level certificate. She’s an intelligent young woman but more importantly she has courage. I salute her.
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When I published the beneficiaries of the Farm Mechanisation Scandal, I knew I had given up my right to see the beautiful mountain of home, Gandamasungo. Sometimes you have to give up the beautiful things to do the right thing. These are the sacrifices
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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Even those who say they are fighting corruption mama, they are awarding their spouses huge government contracts and grabbing more land, mama. They are here too, claiming to be democrats. Tell us how we should treat them in July mama, Give us a signal
#JuliusMalemaChallenge
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The former President of US is just 55 years old.
In Zimbabwe, he would be head of ZANU PF's Youth League.
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I don’t know why Khama Billiat has not broken into European football. Physique? No. This boy has a wonderful football brain. Far better than many who ply their trade in the Premiership or Championship. He’s a special player. I hope one day he gets an opportunity.
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Let us take a moment to remember and salute this icon of the struggle. Here he was, leaving the system’s den. He fought right to the end. That system is still in charge
#MorganTsvangirai
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I have now unfollowed our Finance Minister as he has shown himself to be averse to the art of conversation. The man posts ad nauseum but never responds. When someone does that they are probably not listening. Someone please let me know when his conversational skills improve.
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Don’t be bullied by characters who created the hell-hole that our country is,
@Cde_Ostallos
Keep your head up, young man.
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Imagine a man who comes driving a hired Bentley & asks for money because things aren’t balancing & family is starving. One wouldn’t be wrong to tell the man to invest in a bit of common sense. It’s unreasonable to expect help when you can’t be frugal in your limited circumstances
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He was in my opinion the lyrical genius of his generation. I never paid attention to this genre until I heard this song which I picked from a medley. The boy was gifted. He made his mark. My best if his discography: Handichabatika
Rest in peace young man
#ripsouljahlove
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I know we all have many thoughts and theories on the news from Bulawayo. I only ask that we be responsible in our tweets and think of fellow citizens who have either lost their lives or are battling injuries. It’s not the right moment to show how clever we are.
#ElectionsZW
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I heard from a friend so I came to pay my respects. She tweeted 2 days ago & promised a thread on her experiences in Zimbabwe’s broken health system. Sadly, she didn’t make it. When we say
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
as she did in her last tweet, it’s not just a hashtag. RIP sister.
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1. The amount of money due to the MDC Alliance from the state (ZWL7,5 million) is less than US$100K. If half of Nelson Chamisa’s followers donate US$ each, the party will have US$300K in an instant. The people will fund their struggle. There is no need to rely on the regime.
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With the 10 million dollar support to fight the cholera crisis,
@econetzimbabwe
has shown leadership and compassion. We must thank them. This is how it should be, corporate citizens demonstrating leadership. Thank you and may God bless the hand that has given.
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Imagine the faces of ZANU PF elites and especially the supporting crew after going through the today’s BSR; faces wondering, “Is THAT what he got?” Some will be saying “How come I got so LITTLE?” And then there’s the majority saying “How come I got NOTHING?”
#PayBackTheMoney
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Good evening, Hon.
@TembaMliswa
as a fan of the sweet science, I subscribe to the Queensbury rule that you don’t beat a man who is down. But this package was left for you by a fellow citizen. Surely it’s plain that the BSR only confirmed an existing confession?
#PayBackTheMoney
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There he is, shoes in his hands, leaving jail. Morgan suffered. There will never be another like him. And after all this he remained humble & resolute. Fambai mushe, Save. My hero.
#RIPMorganTsvangirai
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I’m reliably advised that the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is sending a team of eminent jurists to observe the hearing of the presidential petition. This will add to the oversight architecture which is necessary to promote the interests of justice
#ElectionPetitionZW
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1. Yesterday I said the regime would throw up a trick to divert attention from the looting under the Farm Mechanisation Scheme. The arrest of Hopewell Chin’ono & Jacob Ngarivhume is supposed to do that. Regime wants to take back control of the narrative. But
#PayBackOurMoney
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1.
@PatrickZhuwao
you say I want to silence you and your friend, Prof Jonathan Moyo. I have no such power. You silenced yourselves by the egregious abuse of power during your time in govt. You lost the moral authority to speak on issues that you now claim to be champions of.
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ZANU PF types have the temerity to question why Chamisa and the MDC Alliance hired foreign lawyers to boost their legal team. When their leaders sneeze, they fly to South Africa for medical services. And they hire a plane from a Swiss company.
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Robert Mugabe knew his subordinate well. In this 2018 interview with ITV he described Mnangagwa as vindictive. “He does not forget. If you step on his toe, he will come after you,” he said. Goes some way to explain the vindictiveness towards Hopewell Chin’ono & Jacob Ngarivhume
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This is the high cost of tyranny that ordinary Zimbabweans are paying at the hands of the State. The man’s hands are tied at the back; he’s defenceless & not a threat. But they still beat him up. It’s cowardly & sadistic. And this regime wants the world to take it seriously?
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I’ve just had a conversation with Nelson Chamisa, leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition. He’s calm albeit under serious pressure. I don’t say this lightly but it was a heinous attempt on his life. The regime has gone rogue. It can’t manage him politically so it’s gone dirty.
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BSR EXCLUSIVE: Beneficiaries of the RBZ Farm Mechanisation Scheme - 2
Imagine a situation after a gang of thieves share the loot, some discover that a few of them kept most of theirs & didn’t share with the rest. This is where we are. Victims are here too!
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Vakati havana plan. Tikati mirirai vanhu. Vakati apera. Tikati heya, tegee tichiwonawo. Hezvino tiri pano!
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Juju on Twitter! “Twitter streets are very rough!”Vele Twitter is not for the faint-hearted!😅
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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So much has happened in the last year. But never forget this man. An extraordinary man. He made us believe. Goodness me, he did. For some of us, he was more than that. RIP Bla Morgan 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
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Thank you, Gringo, for making us laugh. You brought lots of light to our lives and you were true to your art. And your legacy will live long after this sad day. Well done, Lazarus
#RIPGringo
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It was harder to fail when he came in and Emmerson Mnangagwa chose that option.
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Of all the names you have assigned to the gentleman, I think “Scarfmore Tongombeya” takes the biscuit!
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People ask, is this lawful, what the magistrate has done? I’m not surprised by what the magistrate did. I’m surprised & disappointed that there are people who still ask these inane questions. Because somehow they think it’s got something to do with the law. Please wake up.
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Some may feel miserable about themselves, feeling inadequate & pressured in the face of the glamour they see on social media. Gold glitters, but not all that glitters is gold. Behind the glitter lie vulnerable hearts & tormented souls. Focus on you & mind your own business.
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We once had a President who spoke good English. Should we tell them?🙊
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The tragic stories of home can be a huge burden on the mind. Do take care of yourselves.
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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Earlier I tweeted that riot police parked their truck near Hopewell Chin’ono’s lawyers offices. I’m advised suspicious cars, including a cream Toyota Harrier, have been spotted in the vicinity as if on a surveillance mission. Terror tactics towards the lawyers. It’s deplorable
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Congratulations to the MDC Alliance for a successful launch of the governance blueprint
#MDCAllianceManifesto
I hear there was an acknowledgment. I’m humbled by that gesture. My efforts were only modest. My great wish is for the people of Zimbabwe to enjoy prosperity
#ElectionsZW
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BUT
I’m still an adviser to the President
• who is ZANU PF
• who jails journalists & opponents
• who denies citizens�� right to protest peacefully
• who undermines the judiciary
• whose regime is corrupt
• whose regime abducts & tortures citizens
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
I am not Zanu-PF
I am not MDC
I am Zimbabwean
I support right of citizens to protest peacefully
I support the right of citizens to support political party of their choice
I am for independent judiciary
I am against corruption, abductions, torture
#Zimbabweanlivesmatter
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The men who carried retired general Shiri’s casket to his grave had more protection than the men and women who would have been assigned to treat him at the public hospitals. Zimbabwe is a living paradox.
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The MDC Alliance has more letters in its name than the votes the party was fetching at polling stations across the country.
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There’s always that crew. Things go swimmingly, they celebrate and even claim a share of the credit. Things don’t go so well, they unleash a litany of criticisms in the “we told you so” corner. Always.
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BSR - Farm Mechanisation Saga: A Reply to a Reply
This is the reply to the Sunday Mail’s “clarification” concerning the Farm Mechanisation Saga.
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I’ve been trying to do a tribute to Tuku. But every time I get to the 3rd paragraph, I tell myself I’m not doing justice to the man, his music & his contribution. Tuku is a thesis & I hope one day someone will devote years to this man’s work. He was a lyrical genius. Special man
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Some treated 31 July like a leper. They said it was pointless. They even said we told you so, believing it had flopped. It exposed their poor political judgment. When SA sent envoys they crept out of the woodworks, clamouring for a seat on the moving train
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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Secretary
@nickmangwana
you’re the information chief. If you/your associates believe the BSR presented an incomplete list, it is because you have the complete list that you’re using to pass judgment. I invite you to publish the full list & fill the gaps. Why is it hard to do so?
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I’m just a messenger. I was granted permission to share.
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Why I worry for Hopewell and Jacob
It would be cowardly of us not to stand by men who lost their freedom & voices while defending ours. They face serious risks in prison. Let’s not beat about the bush.
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
#FreeHopewell
#FreeJacob
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Amai would probably have said you’re a big boy Tawanda this weekend. Nah, she would probably have just written a nice letter and told me the nice things that mothers say to their boys! My most prized archive is her letters to me
#NewProfilePic
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He wrote a couple of weeks ago, wishing me a happy birthday. “I could have called mukoma but I’m not well” he said. Tests confirmed it. Colon cancer. I told him to be strong. 2 days ago I tweeted a fundraiser for him. Today, I woke up to read Patson has died. RIP warrior of light
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Both are young Zimbabweans. One is in jail. The state says he incited public violence. The other is free. No arrest although there’s clear evidence of him threatening public violence & using hate speech. The difference is that one is MDC Alliance and the other is ZANU PF.
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1. The first time I went to a supermarket in the U.K. I asked a staff member where the parcel counter was located. The chap responded with a befuddled look and directed me to the Post Office. “We don’t do parcels here mate,” “try the Post Office,” he said busily but politely.
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The testimonies & confessions I’m reading from political elites concerning the abuse of public funds in the wake of the
#BSR
on the Farm Mechanisation Scam suggest to me that Zimbabwe could do with a public finance-centred Truth and Accountability Commission!
#PayBackTheMoney
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My brother. The job ahead is big. Very big. But it will work.
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I have just received confirmation that Hopewell Chin’ono who has been detained since 20 July has finally been granted bail by the High Court at the fourth time of asking. Finer details to follow
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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Members of the riot police came to the offices of Hopewell Chin’ono’s lawyers Mtetwa & Nyambirai. They parked nearby and started singing. When a staff member went to check they asked him what he was doing & he told them he was at work. They said they were also at work.
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For the record, Dr Khupe got 45000 votes in the last election and 2 seats in Parliament. The Soweto Derby has more fans than she managed in the election.
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Please watch this till the end (and no, no one gets cut, don’t fret) Just watch to the end of the short clip. We complicate things for ourselves when it’s supposed be so simple.
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The UN Secretary General has heard the pleas: “He urges the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure the protection of all fundamental human rights, notably the freedom of opinion and expression and the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association ...”
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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A picture that tells the story of a people who are terrorised by their own government
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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Leading human rights lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa says 8 Zimbabwean state security agents broke into investigative journalist
@daddyhope
’s home and abducted him. The agents did not produce a warrant & the lawyers do not know where they took him.
#FreeHopewell
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My thoughts are with jailed journalist Hopewell Chin’ono who was denied bail for the 2nd time yesterday. He’s been in jail for > 2 weeks. He’s doing time for offending the regime by exposing systemic corruption. Those he exposed are free men
#FreeHopewell
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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I have read that Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) spokesperson Col. Overson Mugwisi succumbed to COVID19. He probably had a seat in in the Joint Operations Command (JOC) and one imagines JOC must have been very busy & meeting regularly in the run up to July 31.
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Solidarity with Zimbabwe’s political prisoners
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
#FreeHopewell
#FreeJacob
#FreeKurauone
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I have to say kudos to
@ZTNnews
for a fair contest overall. When they called in the morning to say the line was difficult I thought, here we go again! But they came through & Andy Hodges played fair. I hope viewers got some value & can draw their own conclusions
#PayBackTheMoney
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Fuel price increases without wage increases can only mean one thing: wages and savings have been totally eroded. Prices will rise. Everything. The first sign is workers will not be able to go to work. You solve one problem but open up another. It’s a calamity. Solve the politics!
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