The controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3) has cleared a major hurdle after securing the constitutionally required two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, moving it a step closer to becoming law.
The Bill sailed through Parliament on Thursday after 216 legislators voted in favour of the proposed constitutional changes while 42 voted against.
The real surprise here is that there are many out there who are surprised the bill passed! Zanu PF blatantly rigged the 2023 elections, a more complex process, it is therefore naive the even imagine the regime would have any problem rigging the constitutional amendment process, a process in which the regime can do as it damn well pleases!
After 46 years of Zanu PF rigging elections one would have thought every Zimbabwean out there has finally token up to the reality of not only that Zanu PF was rigging the elections but also that nothing of substance can ever be accomplished until this curse is dealt with. So why are so many Zimbabweans surprised?
There is one fundamental reason why millions of Zimbabweans are surprised CAB3 is sailing through: IGNORANCE!
Yes, Zanu PF has been rigged elections for donkey years now and got away with it every time because whilst many people have realised there was something wrong with the electoral process very few have ever understood enough detail to comprehend what is going on.
Election processes are not rocket science, that citizens should have a meaningful say in the governance of the country are not such abstract ideas in this day and age. The ancient Greeks figured this out 2 500 years ago; all others who have followed had only to embrace the ideas.
Why we are strangling to comprehend what constitute free, fair and credible elections speaks volumes of our ignorance.
Both Zanu PF and their corrupt and incompetent political side-kick, MDC/CCC, have taken advantage of the millions of Zimbabweans out there who have no clue what is going on to rig elections and/or con them to participate in flawed processes, “so flawed, so illegal, the only logical step is to withdraw. As long as there are millions of Zimbabweans out there who are so slow, shallow and thick they do not know what constitute free and fair elections; Zimbabwe will never escape out of the hell-hole we find ourselves in.
The 42 participated in the flawed elections "so flawed, so illegal the only logical step was to withdraw." They did not withdraw and participated to give Zanu PF legitimacy out of greed. They knew Zanu PF was offering a few gravy train seats to entice the opposition to participate no matter how flawed and illegal the process got. They found the bait irresistible!
Ever since taking up the gravy train seats, Zanu PF has dished out more and more freebies cars, land to build houses, US$150 000 for development, etc., etc. They have had their moments in parliament and denounce the regime, CAB3, etc.
These are the classical mother-hen moments making a big show of chasing the eagle that has just snatched her chick! The tragedy is how many people have fallen for empty show! The 42 are now national heroes when their participation in the flawed process GAVE the 2023 elections legitimacy and what else followed that was unavoidable. The damage was participating in the flawed process out of greed!
42 CCC MPs voted NO to CAB3 and 35 voted YES!
A closer look at the two lists shows an interesting contradiction: many of those accused of being sellouts actually voted “No” to CAB3, while a number of those regarded as standing for the citizens voted “Yes.” It’s quite a surprising outcome.
The damage of giving Zanu PF legitimacy was done when these leaders decided to participate in the flawed elections knowing fully well that doing so would give Zanu PF legitimacy. They did this out of greed. Those CCC leaders who have made a big song and dance about criticising Zanu PF, CAB3, etc., are just playing to the gallery. Only the naive and gullible will fall for this!
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ZIMBABWE'S mining industry has issued a strong warning over persistent foreign currency shortages, saying limited access to hard currency is threatening expansion projects, beneficiation investments and the sector's long-term growth prospects despite mining remaining the country's largest source of export earnings.
Speaking at the annual conference of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls, outgoing chamber president John Musekiwa said mining companies were struggling to secure adequate foreign currency to fund capital projects, import equipment and develop value-addition facilities.
The concerns come as the sector seeks to build on a strong recovery that saw mining exports reach a record US$8.5 billion last year, accounting for approximately 81 percent of Zimbabwe's total export earnings.
Meanwhile the country is squandering billions of dollars every year on cars and other luxuries! Common sense is not so common, not is Zimbabwe. And the man behind the voodoo economic has just had his stay in office extended by a further two years with the passing of CAB3 - he is the only trusted to deliver vision 2030, promise to increase present GPD three fold by 2030.
Every one with half a brain knows that vision 2030 is is a mirage but no one dares say it! CAB3 is just a smoke-screen to allow Mnangagwa and his cronies to continue looting.
The looting continues! “O saque continua!”
https://x.com/BarackObama/status/2067799626766324038
More than 40 years ago, I arrived in Chicago in search of an idea. I was a young man looking for purpose, who believed deeply in America, was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, and wanted to be a part of something larger. The America I believed in was one where everyone has opportunity, everyone is seen, everyone belongs—because that was an America that had a place for me, too.
The difference between Obama and our buffoon in State House today could not be more stake! Where Obama believed is an America where "everyone has opportunity, everyone is seen, everyone belongs". Mnangagwa believed in a Zimbabwe where he has the divine right to rule and loot. He has shown repeatedly through Operation Mavhotera Papi, etc. that he will kill to impose his right!
@ General Tsati
Mnangagwa launched 2008 Operation Mavhotera Papi to wrestle power from MDC and to punish Zimbabweans for having rejected Zanu PF. Only a buffoon would do that!
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