








President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today officially the President, as the Constitutional Court has verified the Harmonized Elections of 30th July 2018. That means his election and can prepare for his inauguration, as his first elected term as President. This is the continuation of Robert Mugabe, the legacy of Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF). They might try to change the perception, but the reality is that the regime is acting like Mugabe, but without him. The Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga promised to continue the Operation Restore Legacy until Mnangagwa was elected. He now is, so the coup d’etat in November 2017 have just changed the heads, but their actions are the same.
“The Constitutional Court has upheld President Mnangagwa’s victory in the July 30 harmonised elections and dismissed, with costs, an application by MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa to have the election results nullified. Sitting with eight other judges, Chief Justice Luke Malaba said: “The application is dismissed with costs. In terms of Section 93, subsection 4 subparagraph (a) of the Constitution Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is duly declared the winner of the presidential elections held on the 30th of July 2018.” (The Herald – ‘BREAKING: ED win upheld’ 24.08.2018).
We know that the results was ready for, as even during the SADC Summit, the President said he had already won and therefore, asked the SADC to stop the sanctions towards the Republic. We know that the ZANU-PF was prepared for this result, as they have already started to prepare the stadium for the inauguration and the swearing-in ceremony of Mnangagwa.
We now know that as long as the result is in favor of the ZANU-PF, the institutions will be in favor of them. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission couldn’t do any wrong in a way, even if they changed a bit the results, the changes of voter-rolls and the marginal changes during the court case even. Therefore, it is rare that this sort of misconduct and lack of transparent activity is accepted. That only happens if the Mnangagwa worked one more level for more legitimacy at the cost of the truth.
If there had been fairness, the reality would be to annul it, but the Constitutional Court and the ZANU-PF wouldn’t postpone or even try to re-run. As they have all the powers and there is no need to play again. They have already settled the score, they have played this election and tried to show a little more openness. However, the state machinery was made for Mnangagwa and his cronies.
Mnangagwa might be the President and will be sworn-in quickly, some people expect within 48 hours. That means by the end of the weekend. However, the reality is that there was no celebration of the first announced results on the 2nd August 2018. I doubt that there will be many in streets celebrating him today. The contested and heated election, which without a doubt will be questioned for the times to come. As there maladministration and the lack of protocol up to the election. Can be questioned and deserves so, the appointed judges of ZANU-PF, was not surprising that they we’re delivering for ZANU-PF.
Pfee, MDC-Alliance never had a chance, the game was rigged for Mnangagwa. That we knew, but the reality is that everyone will blame MDC for not bringing the game to the Courts. However, this one was fixed. Just like the match was fixed before the polls. That is why we haven’t seen Mnangagwa sweet or be stressed by the matter. But just being cool and collected, while blaming the opposition now and then. Peace.



Yesterday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police was informing that the major parts of the Central Business District in Harare will be closed off the two days the Constitutional Court on the 22nd and 23rd August 2018. As the petitions against the Harmonized Elections on the 30th July 2018. The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) must really be afraid of the truth or even ordinary broadcast, even demonstrations near the venue, as there is only limited broadcasting of the trial, as the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Company (ZBC), the state TV channel, which is loyal to the President. Is the ones who will have the feed. The Social Media and other channels have been dismissed by the judges. Therefore, there is already limited views and perspectives coming from the Courts.
This is the newest now:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police wishes to inform the nation that people who will be attending the Constitutional Court on 22 – 23 August 2018, will not be allowed to carry electronic gadgets like cell phones, laptops, cameras or other recording devices. To avoid unnecessary delays please leave these items elsewhere. Only accredited individuals will be allowed access to the Constitutional Court premises. We kindly request for co – operation with law enforcement agents in that regard” (Zimbabwe Republic Police, 21.08.2018).
We can wonder what the Con-Court is afraid of, that the public will release a cuzz-word or something. That the judges will slip-up and say “futseke” to the lawyers of Chamisa. Because, the state and the judiciary are really preparing for the worst. They are thinking this is Armageddon. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has already at SADC Summit said he has won this case. Therefore, we are not hearing from the Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga. It is like they are afraid of the Movement for Democratic Change – Alliance (MDC Alliance) Nelson Chamisa, who has the right to question this election and how it was conducted. There was many shortfalls in the announcing of the results as well as the voter-rolls and tallying in general.
We can wonder as the barricades of the CBD in Harare, will the army be out too and fortify the Con-Court? Since this is the final nail in the coffin to secure the Operation Restore Legacy. Will the Zimbabwe Defence Force show-up and show loyalty to the Lacoste party aka ZANU-PF. The ruling regime and the ones in control. Will they be ordered out and possibly silence the public as they did after the polls?
The ZRP is really afraid of the Social Media and mentioned that yesterday in the statement. As they are telling the public, that the ZBC will tell the truth and broadcast that. Nothing else matters, we just have to await the drop of the Court Documents. As the state will muffle with it and maybe even co-sign the needed verdict in favor of the state. This is really looking like the ZANU-PF and the authorities are afraid of the people’s opinions or even media freedom. As they are just opening for their favored station and also afraid of anyone else leaking the verdict. Is that what the Con-Court is afraid of?
Are Mnangagwa and Chiwenga so paranoid and know they stole the elections, so they have to block anyone to leak the verdict and the trail, as they are afraid of being humiliated in public?
Peace.



In Harare on the 1st August 2018 as the demonstrations was happening, the Zimbabwe Defense Force went into total mayhem. They killed 6 civilians and hurt a dozens more. That was the result after the army was called in quell the demonstrations. This happen as the Police was looking at the situation and not interfering in the army use of live bullets against unarmed civilians. No one should say, that when using guns, there wouldn’t be casualties… the fatal killings was on orders by the higher power. If that was Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga or President Emmerson Mnangagwa. However, he and the authorities are under control of the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF), who clearly did this to send the message.
Therefore, today two weeks after, the President continues to blame the biggest opposition party, as he ordered or his fellow brothers ordered soldiers to the streets on that day. Still, he blames Movement for Democratic Change – Alliance (MDC Alliance). Because, why not? It is easy to blame the unarmed civilians, but not the soldiers aiming into the crowds with live bullets. That is how foolish Mnangagwa is, it is insane, but that is Mugabe Swagger. The swagger of blood and tears of others, that gives him and junta strength.
Extract of Mnangagwa’s speech:
“These were held in a peaceful environment where citizens were able to exercise their democratic rights without fear or intimidation. Allow me, to extend my sincere appreciation to the whole nation for observing peace, before, during, and after these harmonized elections. This has made us proud as a nation. I am however deeply concerned with the incidents of violence that rocked the streets of Harare at the instigation of some members of the MDC Alliance leadership, which subsequently resulted in the regrettable loss of lives, injury to persons and damage to property. On behalf of Government, and indeed on my own behalf, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and relatives of the victims of the politically motivated violence. We strongly condemn these barbaric acts of violence. Let me once again state that violence and intolerance have no place in the new Zimbabwe, in our Second Republic. We continue to call for restraint, peace and more peace throughout the country. The new dispensation has opened up the country’s democratic and economic space and demonstrated that Zimbabwe’s democracy has matured. This, however, should never be abused. Let us bury our political differences and focus on rebuilding a prosperous Zimbabwe as one family” (Emmerson Mnangagwa – ‘Full Text: President Mnangagwa Defence Forces Day Speech’ 14.08.2018, Onesimo, link: https://news.pindula.co.zw/2018/08/14/full-text-president-mnangagwa-defence-forces-day-speech/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialWarfare).
We can see that Mnangagwa are blaming the MDC Alliance, but not taking responsibility for the havoc and killings done. That is all on the opposition who is under investigation. That he talks of abuse of democracy, but sending soldiers against civilians is cool?
Good to know what he stands for and what is level of justice. Because that demonstrators are in the streets is a big problem. Than, there isn’t much for democracy, more a militant government ready, to aim and shoot at them. If they don’t follow the President and the Generals orders.
It is hard to see it has matured, as the silence and allowed movement was in the days before the polls, but the system and institutions was all under control. There wasn’t a free and fair elections, it was ready make him and ZANU-PF the winners. That is why there been double counting of polling stations and not shown the proper voter-roll and even the tenders of the ballots. There haven’t been a trustful process from Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). This knows Mnangagwa, but he tries to make this Harmonized Elections as wonderful as possible, but the ones who has followed it. Knows it fell short of certain vital aspects to be a credible election.
He can call for restraint of the Republic. Maybe, first not order the soldiers to kill civilians. That would really help. How can you be united, when you are calling the other party criminal, as you are blaming them for your orders. That is how to disenfranchise parts of the population, while not taking responsibility for own actions.
Mnangagwa should take responsibility, it would different for him. He has usually blamed everyone else. From Joshua Nkomo, Morgan Tsvangirai and now Nelson Chamisa. It would be healthy for him to show some courtesy… but that isn’t in him. The true colors of Mugabisms is all in the open.
Enough for now. Peace.

Ever since the military coup in November 2017, the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) have tried to look cute and act differently than under Mugabe. However, there only been minor changes and very little substance. This has been even more proof after the polls, as the violence, killings and the direct oppression of Movement for Democratic Change – Alliance has appeared. That President Emmerson Mnangagwa wanted a favorable return in the good graces of West is natural, as he graced Economic Convention in Switzerland and so-on.
He has clearly failed as on the 8th August: “On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, the President signed into law: S. 2779, the “Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018,” which amends the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001” (White House, 09.08.2018). Clearly, the Zimbabwean authorities and ruling party thought they could stop this, make sure the Republic was open for business. Now, the economic sanctions will continue, as the trial period and the tests have malfunctioned.
The ZANU-PF couldn’t really change and Mnangagwa shows the world why he was the underling of Mugabe. He was the one coordinating and ensuring that the state, took care of dissidents and opposition. Silenced them and surely made sure they wouldn’t become a hassle. Now, the same figure is in the hands of the army and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga. The army will clearly secure the power, as they are the benefactor of the coup in November 2017. They are now silently securing themselves and using power to intimidate people.
What is in the newly enacted law is saying: “C) Consistent with Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution, the Defence Forces of Zimbabwe— (i) are neither permitted to actively participate in campaigning for any candidate nor to intimidate voters; (ii) are required to verifiably and credibly uphold their constitutionally-mandated duty to respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all persons and to be nonpartisan in character; and (iii) are not permitted to print, transfer, or control ballots or transmit the results of elections” (S. 2779 – “Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018”, 25.07.2018).
The army is clearly to partisan and involved directly in the government alone, to the ZANU-PF to be able to stop the sanctions in the previous bill. That now is amended. Really shows the intent of the United States, to tell them to not use the military politically and therefore continuing to sanction them.
As well as this part of the law too: “(2) The Government of Zimbabwe takes concrete, tangible steps towards— (A) good governance, including respect for the opposition, rule of law, and human rights;” (S. 2779 – “Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018”, 25.07.2018). The ZANU-PF is not respecting for the opposition, rule of law and neither Human Rights.
That is why this law was justified and also the lack of movement by Mnangagwa and his comrades. The ZANU PF had interests in doing so, they do not want to loose grip. Mnangagwa wants power and needs it, the same for the ZDF and the ones who gave him the job. They are continuing the Operation Restore Legacy, but without the crowds and marches. They are now doing it with intimidation. Proving more of the same.
If Mnangagwa thought his footsie for a few months would change this and stop the sanctions. Now, the US Government has shown consistency in this matter. If the Zimbabwe want changes of policy and a bilateral agreement with them. They need to see steps in good governance and actual progress, not just print a few PR Campaigns and walking around in scarfs.
The population of Zimbabwe deserves better than this junta administration. They deserves someone who honor and actually delivers needed services. Now, it is just a government there to eat and intimidate. They are not victors, but another hostile takeover to reign. Just as they have done since 1980. Peace.




UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned about reports of the forced return of a Zimbabwean asylum-seeker by Zambia to his country of origin.
A senior Zimbabwean politician expressed the intention to seek asylum in Zambia at the border yesterday. It is reported that the authorities handed him over to his country of origin today despite a court order to the contrary.
Refoulement or forcibly returning refugees and asylum-seekers to their country of origin is a serious violation of international refugee law. UNHCR calls on Zambia to investigate this reported incident urgently.

Today, on the 8th August 2018, just mere days before the inauguration, the President and his men have sided with using the law as a tool to oppress and create criminals. Instead of using the judiciary to catch criminals, they are now enforced to persecute the opposition. The first victim on the border to Zambia was Tendai Biti, the newly elected MDC Alliance MP and spokesperson, who has been charged with several counts as the soldiers, was killing civilians on the streets of Harare. Clearly, the authorities have handpicked the leadership; the army have even hounded the mother’s house of Biti in recent days. To really intimidate anyone who stands in their way.
“MDC Alliance principal Tendai Biti has been arrested at the Zimbabwe-Zambia border while trying to flee the country to seek asylum in neighbouring Zambia. Biti is in police custody and expected to be transported back to Harare to assist police with investigations into post-election violence which rocked Harare on August 1. On Monday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said it was looking for nine senior MDC-Alliance officials, including Tendai Biti and Morgen Komichi, on allegations of inciting their supporters to embark on an illegal demonstration last Wednesday in Harare” (The Herald – ‘BREAKING NEWS: Fleeing Biti arrested’ 08.08.2018 link: https://www.herald.co.zw/breaking-news-fleeing-biti-arrested/).
This here is deliberate act of violence against the opposition, to secure the weakening of the MDC Alliance, they wouldn’t have picked another man for that reason. Neither the other leader named leaders, as they want to ensure the opposition get scattered and weak. They are using the law as a claw to destroy and silence it.
That is the sad reality of today, as Biti tried to escape, but didn’t, as the police and authorities catch up to him.
However, newer reports are that he is still on the way to Lusaka:
“This is what we know. Chirundu is a one-stop border post. Biti arrived with an asylum-related letter from the Zambian embassy. CID were in pursuit. He proceeded straight to Zambia immigration and passport stamped. Zim military intelligence then tries to detain him. Video doing rounds of “citizens arrest” is in fact Zimbabwe Military Intelligence officers in plain clothes. But because Biti was technically already in Zambia, Zambians had jurisdiction and after discussions with authorities, MI lost their catch and Biti allowed in. So Tendai Biti is in Zambia on his way to Lusaka where his asylum will be formalised. The Zambians have hosted many Zimbabweans since November coup, among them former President Mugabe’s nephew Patrick Zhuwao” (ZimLive.Com, 08.08.2018).
This story is not over, as one of the key leaders of MDC Alliance is now in exile applying refuge. Clearly, the state is so vindictive, that he only see safety. That the law and the police are so harsh, that the only way out is exile. Says a lot about the affairs and what is going on. When one of the key leaders in the opposition and newly minted MP are fleeing, you just know that the policies and the methods used by ZANU-PF is wrong. That President Mnangagwa is using intimidation and the law to silence his opposition is striking. He is doing the same as in the past, but this time for his direct benefit and not for the Goblin.
Biti is a victim now, who wonder whose next up in line, but know that the authorities are hunting down the ones who standing in its way. Peace.