Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe still thinks he deserves to rule Zimbabwe till death. His has always been, “I fought for this country, and therefore I shall die in power.” He is still living in Chimurenga time. Little does he know that things have changed dramatically and quickly!
True, Mugabe waged Chimurenga wars against Ian Smith. But this does not qualify him to plunder and ruin Zimbabwe, and make it his private estate. This is not the way thinkers and academicians think and behave. Can't Mugabe’s many degrees show him that Zimbabwe is heading for purgatory?
True, Mugabe waged Chimurenga wars against Ian Smith. But this does not qualify him to plunder and ruin Zimbabwe, and make it his private estate. This is not the way thinkers and academicians think and behave. Can't Mugabe’s many degrees show him that Zimbabwe is heading for purgatory?
The International Community wrongly thought that African countries would put sense into Mugabe’s head. This has proved to be deceitful and chimera. How can African corrupt and myopic mumbo-jumbos ouster their replica? Look at how SADC countries lost such a golden chance! We know Mugabe's survival is attributed to former South African president Thabo Mbeki's support.
Koffi Annan should take over the resolution process to the Zimbabwe crisis and preside over talks within a stipulated period of reaching the conclusion. But will Annan, who has already been slapped in the face, consent to taking this new role?
Botswana’s minister for foreign affairs, Phandu Skelemani, without mincing words said that SADC must confront Mugabe. I concur with Skelemani’s who urged Zimbabwe’s neighbour to “squeeze” Mugabe so as to force him out of power. Diplomacy is a seating duck when it comes to dealing with goons and vagabonds.Had Laurent Kabila invested in round table talks, former DRC’s Joseph Desire Mobutu would have died in power. If the government is in power illegally, toppling or unleashing a chimurenga on it is not an offence.
How many more Zimbabweans should die for the country's neighbours and international community to take action? When Slobodan Milosevic in the former Yugoslavia turned against his people, NATO chipped in and got rid of him. He was weakened militarily, making the opposition to bring him down.
How many more Zimbabweans should die for the country's neighbours and international community to take action? When Slobodan Milosevic in the former Yugoslavia turned against his people, NATO chipped in and got rid of him. He was weakened militarily, making the opposition to bring him down.
Zimbabwe’s neighbours are not too poor to intervene in the Zimbabwe crisis. When Tanzania spearheaded Idi Amin’s ouster, she was poor. She’s still poor as every one knows but she recently tranquilized The Comoros by sending units that neutralized Mohamad Baccar. SADC’s members have what it takes to solve the Zimbabwe impasse.
Although many African rulers are afraid of Mugabe because he will expose their own rot, Botswana has decided to take the bull by the horns. Will Malawi and Zambia, other countries with sound and democratic leadership follow suit?
Desmond Tutu is on record saying: "I think now that the world must say: 'You have been responsible with your cohorts for gross violations, and you are going to face indictment in the Hague unless you step down.'
Source:The African Executive Magazine December 10, 2008.
Although many African rulers are afraid of Mugabe because he will expose their own rot, Botswana has decided to take the bull by the horns. Will Malawi and Zambia, other countries with sound and democratic leadership follow suit?
Desmond Tutu is on record saying: "I think now that the world must say: 'You have been responsible with your cohorts for gross violations, and you are going to face indictment in the Hague unless you step down.'
Source:The African Executive Magazine December 10, 2008.
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