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The former president of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki on Monday met Zimbabwe president, Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa separately in Harare.
Mbeki who mediated the talks between ZANU PF then led by former president Robert Mugabe and the two MDCs then led by former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his Deputy Professor Arthur Mutambara, respectively, is said to have come to familiarise with the Zimbabwean crisis.
He suggested during his over 2-hour meeting with President Mnangagwa held at the State House that he was willing to assist Zimbabwe in resolving the challenges it was facing.
Addressing members of the media after meeting with Mnangagwa, Mbeki said:
<blockquote>… I am very glad indeed with what the President and the country are doing to respond to the challenges, and I think it’s very important that the region comes behind the President and the country because the challenges of Zimbabwe are our challenges.</blockquote>
The Herald reports that Chamisa confirmed meeting with Mbeki but did not reveal what they discussed.
Mbeki earlier said that <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/06/17/watch-mbeki-says-mdc-must-be-part-of-the-dialogue/">leaders in Zimbabwe must go beyond party interests if they are to solve the socio-economic and political crises</a> in the country saying it was not enough to claim an election victory.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mbeki-meets-ed-chamisa/">The Herald</a>

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Former SA President, Thabo Mbeki Meets ED, Chamisa In Harare

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has told the ruling ZANU PF which he heads that it has to fulfil the promises made to the electorate.
Addressing delegates at the party’s 18th Annual People’s Conference held at Goromonzi High School from Thursday to Sunday, Mnangagwa said:
<blockquote>As we come to the end of this mega event, let these resolutions that we have made here embolden us and inspire action.
These conferences are not talking shows. We must deliver on our promises. To this we must remain focused, united and guided by our party constitution.</blockquote>
His remarks come amidst reports that voter turnout has decreased significantly over the years as the electorate feels disillusioned with politicians across the political divide failing to deliver on pre-election promises.
The remarks also come as a wake-up call to the ruling party which is governing a disgruntled nation due to socioeconomic and political crises in the country which are characterised, among others, by a huge deficit in fuel, foreign currency, electricity, food, medicines and a shrinking democratic space, despite the ruling party pledging in its pre-election manifesto to deal with the issues.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/zanu-pf-will-deliver-on-its-promises/">Sunday News</a>

"We Must Deliver On Our Promises," President Mnangagwa

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki’s visit to Harare on Monday was at the invitation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Presidential spokesman <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/George_Charamba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">George Charamba</a> told ZimLive.
Mbeki was expected to meet opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, and the widow of former President Robert Mugabe, Grace Mugabe nee Marufu, before returning to South Africa on Tuesday. Said Charamba:
<blockquote>He was invited by President Mnangagwa a long time ago but was only able to fulfil the fixture today.
He will stay on until tomorrow. He will likely meet a few political leaders, mostly from standing invitations. The only unscheduled one could be with Mai <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Grace_Mugabe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grace Mugabe</a>.</blockquote>
Following the meeting with Mnangagwa, Mbeki said Chamisa should accept a ruling by the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Constitutional_Court_of_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Constitutional Court</a> on his election petition last year.
Chamisa had challenged Mnangagwa’s narrow electoral victory (he attained the 50+ percentage threshold by less than 1 per cent), a challenge the ConCourt threw out for a lack of compelling evidence.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2019/12/16/mbeki-meets-zimbabwe-political-rivals-but-presidency-downplays-visit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZimLive</a></h4>

Mbeki To Meet Chamisa & Grace Mugabe, Separately

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Goromonzi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goromonzi</a> residents were reportedly left in awe at the opulence and extravagance exhibited by ZANU PF delegates at the just-ended Annual People’s Conference held at <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Goromonzi_High_School" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goromonzi High School</a>.
Latest SUVs and Ministers’ government-issued fuel-guzzling Landcruiser V8s were all on display during an indaba where “well-fed delegates appeared to endorse everything that was tabled before them without any questions”.
Speaking to The Standard about the absence of meaningful debate during the ZANU PF conference, a lawyer, Prayers Chitsa, observed that ZANU PF is cultish and debate is frowned upon. He said:
<blockquote>It’s a cult. It’s either you stay in by agreeing with everything, you keep your wealth, small farming land or vending stall or disagree and lose everything.</blockquote>
The delegates ate three meals a day, with close to 70 beasts slaughtered at a nearby farm and thousands of kilogrammes of chicken made available for the event.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2019/12/16/critics-rile-coach-year-antipas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Standard</a></h4>

Goromonzi Villagers Mesmerized By ZANU PF Opulence & Extragavance

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki held a two-hour-long meeting with President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a> at State House in Harare on Monday.
According to ZBC News Online, Mbeki said disputes among political actors should be dealt with by the judiciary and he encouraged political leaders to put people first.
Mbeki revealed that he visited Zimbabwe to have first-hand information over developments in the country since the resignation of the late former President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Robert_Mugabe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robert Mugabe</a> in 2017.
His visit follows that of other South African leaders, former South African presidents Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma as well as the incumbent, Cyril Ramaphosa.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zbc.co.zw/mbeki-meets-pres-mnangagwa-calls-on-sadc-to-back-zimbabwe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZBC News</a></h4>

Mbeki Visits Zim To 'Have First-hand Information' On Developments

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has arrived in Harare this Monday morning and met President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House.
It is not yet clear the agenda of the meeting between the duo. Mbeki is famous for facilitating the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in 2009 following inter-party dialogue which started in 2007.
Mbeki broke the deadlock between the then President Robert Mugabe and the then MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai (both late).
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PICTURES: Thabo Mbeki Meets ED At State House

MDC president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nelson Chamisa</a> said the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference held in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Goromonzi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goromonzi</a> last week did not come up with solutions to the problems facing Zimbabweans.
Chamisa further warned that the first five months of next year will be decisive.
Speaking to party supporters at Chisamba grounds in Mutare on Sunday, Chamisa said:
<blockquote>We are getting near freedom, we are near Canaan. We have only five months to finish the issue of politics in the country.
… the only way forward for this country is for us to address the crisis. We must not turn every Zimbabwean into a politician. The first five months of 2020 will be decisive.</blockquote>
Chamisa has over the past several months been calling for dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resolve their differences emanating from the disputed 2018 presidential poll.
Mnangagwa has so far refused to entertain Chamisa in face-to-face dialogue, demanding that the latter join other losing candidates under the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Political_Actors_Dialogue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD</a>).
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/12/ed-to-go-in-5-months-chamisa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Chamisa Promises Zimbabweans Canaan In 5 Months

Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nelson Chamisa</a> says he will only call for the removal of sanctions after he meets President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a> and agree on, and implement political reforms.
Chamisa said this while addressing thousands of MDC supporters at Chisamba Grounds in Mutare’s Sakubva high-density suburb over the weekend. He said:
<blockquote>I told Mnangagwa that let us unite… because we have a problem in the home … Let’s resolve our differences and after we agree on the needed reforms we then go out with one position and demand that all sanctions be lifted.
They will be lifted because of who will be asking for their removal … They will not listen to crooks.</blockquote>
The ruling <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_African_National_Union_-_Patriotic_Front" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZANU PF</a> party has been calling for the immediate and unconditional removal of the targeted sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe at the turn of the Millenium by the United States and the European Union.
The Western powers have, however, insisted that Harare undertakes comprehensive political reforms for the restrictive measures to be removed.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/12/16/chamisa-ready-for-ed-dialogue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

Sanctions Will Go When I Say So - Chamisa

MDC leader <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nelson Chamisa</a> told party supporters that he is keen on dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Addressing thousands of his supporters at Chisamba Grounds in Mutare’s Sakubva high-density suburb over the weekend, Chamisa said:
<blockquote>I need everyone to know that we are giving dialogue a chance because we want to give peace a chance.
But we will not be pursuing a dialogue in perpetuity. It has to be pursued within a limited period after which we pursue other means. We will give dialogue a chance … There is some talk going on slowly.
… If dialogue is done it will spell out the specific reforms that need to be done.</blockquote>
The opposition leader said the envisaged dialogue with Mnangagwa is not about forming a <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Government_of_National_Unity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">government of national unity (GNU)</a>, as happened in 2009, but that it will be about political reforms.
Meanwhile, Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga have hitherto insisted that Chamisa should join other losing presidential candidates under the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Political_Actors_Dialogue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD)</a>.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/12/16/chamisa-ready-for-ed-dialogue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

Chamisa: We Are Giving Dialogue A Chance... There Is Some Talk Going On

Marry Choga who represented the opposition MDC led by Nelson Chamisa attained only 16 votes in the by-election held this Saturday.
The Tongogara Rural Council Ward 6 by-election which held on the 15th of December was won by ZANU-PF’s Addmore Chitera with 396 votes compared to 16 votes received by the MDC Alliance’s Marry Choga.
The by-election was held in accordance with section 121A of the Electoral Act (Chapter 2:13) following the death of the previous councillor, Edward Chitera, who was elected on a ZANU-PF ticket in the July 31, 2018, harmonised elections.
MDC has been struggling to penetrate the rural vote since its formation.

MDC-A Candidate Attains Only 16 Votes In By-Election

The Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network has issued a preliminary statement following ZANU PF victory in the Tongogara Rural Council Ward 6 by-election held on the 15th of December.
The by-election was held in accordance with section 121A of the Electoral Act (Chapter 2:13) following the death of the previous councillor, Edward Chitera, who was elected on a ZANU-PF ticket in the July 31, 2018, harmonised elections.
ZESN observed that the by-election which was won by ZANU-PF’s Addmore Chitera with 396 votes compared to 16 votes received by the MDC Alliance’s Marry Choga was held according to the law.
Click here to download <a href="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ZESN-Preliminary-Statement-on-the-Tongogara-Rural-District-Council-Ward-6-local-authority-by-election-1.pdf">ZESN-Preliminary-Statement-on-the-Tongogara-Rural-District-Council-Ward-6-local-authority-by-election</a>.

ZANU PF Wins Tongogara Rural District Council Ward 6 By-election, ZESN Issues Preliminary Statement

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has urged the ruling party, ZANU PF to consider the vision laid down by President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the way which the party shall follow.
Chiwenga was addressing delegates gathered at Goromonzi High School for the ZANU PF 18th Annual People’s Conference which ends today. He said:
<blockquote>Delegates should know that the President’s address is the course that we will take after this conference going forward. That is what I have come to tell you . . .</blockquote>
His remarks come after Mnangagwa had urged the party to be united and to work towards transforming the lives of the general populace.
He also said that <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/12/15/victory-in-the-2023-elections-is-not-an-end-in-itself-ed-challenges-zanu-pf/">winning elections was not the end in itself</a> but a means through which the party was enabled to work to change living standards of the electorate.
Mnangagwa also spoke of <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/12/15/all-citizens-must-benefit-from-resources-in-their-respective-communities-ed-speaks-on-devolution/">decentralisation through devolution saying every citizen has to benefit from the resources in their respective communities.</a>
When Chiwenga was in China where he was receiving medical attention for suspected poisoning, there were reports suggesting that he had fallen out with his boss whom he intended to remove from power when he returns.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/heed-presidents-message-vp-chiwenga/">Sunday News</a>

"President’s Address Is The Course," - Chiwenga Rallies ZANU PF Behind ED

The ruling ZANU PF has said that it will use all means necessary and unnecessary to stay in power. These remarks were said by party Political Commissar Victor Matemadanda who is also the Deputy Minister of Defence. He said:
<blockquote>We will use any means necessary to defend the revolution.
If elections fail we will use any other means necessary.</blockquote>
Matemadanda’s remarks come when the opposition MDC led by Nelson Chamisa and the governing party have a standoff with the former accusing the latter of rigging 2018 elections.
The sentiments also risk bringing to remembrance the horror memories of 2008 of violence allegedly by ZANU PF which was accused of beating, displacing and killing members of the opposition party just before the runoff elections.
More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2019/12/15/zanu-pf-will-rule-hook-crook/">The Standard</a>

"If Elections Fail We'll Use Any Other Means Necessary,” - ZANU PF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said peace and unity must prevail in the ruling party for it to be continuously dominant.
He said the virtues above will help the party to retain current and attract new members in line with the party’s envisaged five million voters target by 2023. He added:
<blockquote>However, this membership projection can only be realised when unity, peace, love and tolerance are embraced by all cadres of the party. Vices such as factionalism, regionalism, tribalism, intolerance and corruption have no place in our party.</blockquote>
His remarks come amidst reports that the remnants of the Generation 40 faction within the ruling party are engaged in clandestine activities to oust Mnangagwa.
Mnangagwa also speaks when some government officials have opined that the recent Cabinet reshuffling was meant for ethnic balancing.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/zanu-pf-angles-for-5m-votes/">Sunday News</a>

"Factionalism, Regionalism, Tribalism, Intolerance And Corruption Have No Place In ZANU PF," ED

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Norton legislator (Independent) Temba Mliswa has observed that the electorate in Zimbabwe is slowly becoming demoralised and less interest in politics. He posted on Twitter and said:
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Also becoming apparent is that people are losing interest in politics, especially party politics. They are fatigued with constant attrition. The high voter turnout in the last election was mere excitement at the novelty of an election with new faces <a data-user-name="nelsonchamisa" href="https://twitter.com/nelsonchamisa/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@nelsonchamisa</a> &amp; <a data-user-name="edmnangagwa" href="https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@edmnangagwa</a>.
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Some members of the public have pointed out that the elections are never effective in Zimbabwe and the rest of Africa since they are “always manipulated”.
Meanwhile, the opposition MDC has vowed not to participate in the 2023 elections if the current leadership of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is still in office saying that they have failed to run a credible election.
Authorities have indicated however that they are currently seized with the implementation of intertwined electoral, media, political, legislative and other reforms which the international community listed as a prerequisite for reengaging the struggling Southern African country.
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"Low Voter Turnout Will Always Favour The Incumbent," - Mliswa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged the ruling ZANU PF to see beyond winning the 2023 elections saying that a transformation of lives was the main objective.
He made these remarks while addressing delegates at the ZANU PF 18th Annual People’s Conference slated to run from Thursday to this Sunday.
He said the party leadership at various levels made people-oriented resolutions which should guide the governing party next year and yonder. He said:
<blockquote>Victory in the 2023 elections should never be seen as an end in itself, but merely as a means to ensure that the will, development and prosperity of the majority of our people is guaranteed.
Besides being the party of liberation, we are the party of our future.</blockquote>
His remarks come amidst socioeconomic and political crises which some say portray a mismatch between what the ruling party promised in its manifesto before the 2018 elections.
Zimbabwean politicians and others in African countries have been neglecting their preelection promises, being seasonal, that is, appearing and reappearing during election time and then disappear during “off-season”.
As a result of this behaviour, their preelection plans remain unattainable hence the living standards of the electorate remain very low.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/play-time-is-over-ed/">Sunday News</a>

"Victory In The 2023 Elections Is Not An End In Itself," ED Challenges ZANU PF

Speaking at the late legislator Vimbai Tsvangirai-Java’s memorial, the MDC leader,<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa"> Nelson Chamisa</a> said their reason for calling for the dialogue was not to replace some positions in govt, the Standard reports.
Chamisa’s remarks were seen by the publication as a direct jibe at<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Constantine_Chiwenga"> VP Chiwenga</a> who had earlier on insinuated that the MDC is power-hungry at their Zanu PF Congress.
Chamisa addressing Patrons at the memorial said:
<blockquote>National dialogue is not to share power, but to set a common vision and values. A vision where state institutions are independent and sacrosanct, a vision where elections are free, a vision where soldiers will never aim their guns and shoot civilian for merely holding different political opinion.
A common vision where ordinary citizens will not be arrested and charged with treason for holding different political opinions, a vision where the corrupt and those that loot from the state face justice, a vision where investors and other people’s funds remain safe in banks and factories. That is our agenda for dialogue, not power sharing with those that stole elections</blockquote>
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Vimbai_Tsvangirai">Vimbai Tsvangirai Java</a> died on 10 June 2019. Her memorial was held on 14 December in Harare.
More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2019/12/15/chamisa-hits-back-chiwenga-2/">The Standard</a>

Our Agenda For The Dialogue Is Not To Share Power With Those Who Stole Elections - Chamisa

Officially closing this year’s Zanu PF Congress In Goromonzi yesterday, the<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa"> President</a> condemned all acts of misconduct that he says are hindering progress in our country Sunday News reports.
The president further reiterated that those who are hindering progress will be charged when he said:
<blockquote>All party members and the nation as a whole must shun retrogressive tendencies such as laziness, indiscipline, greed, corruption, selflessness and immorality, among other vices. I further challenge every public servant and party member to reform, reinvigorate and turn over a new leaf towards a result-oriented culture.
Excuses for non-performance will no longer be tolerated. Those who refuse to change and have been busy slowing down Government programmes will be changed. Let us shift the population towards a mindset of productivity; we will support projects across every sector of the economy.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/play-time-is-over-ed/">Sunday News </a>

Those Who Are Refusing To Change, Slowing Down Government Programmes Will Be Changed - ED

While delivering the closing speech at the just ended <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Goromonzi">Goromonzi</a> Zanu PF annual congress the president urged his supporters to be vigilant Sunday News reports.
Said the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Zimbabwe_African_National_Union_Patriotic_Front&amp;redirect=no">Zanu PF</a> first secretary:
<blockquote>We must each play our part in Zanu-PF. What message will you carry home? . . . Go back home and tell the people that: one, the party is alive, Zanu-PF imhenyu. Two, Zanu-PF is united, imhenyu, yakabatana.
As we come to the end of this mega event, let these resolutions that we have made here embolden us and inspire action.These conferences are not talking shows. We must deliver on our promises. To this we must remain focused, united and guided by our party constitution.</blockquote>
The <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/11/27/america-urges-ed-to-end-corruption-implement-reforms/">ruling party has been under pressure to implement reforms</a> so that the ailing economy may recover and attract the much needed foreign direct investment.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/zanu-pf-will-deliver-on-its-promises/">Sunday News </a>

This Is Not A Talk Show, We Must Deliver On Our Promises - ED

Alex Tawanda Magaisa, the former advisor to MDC founding father Morgan Tsvangirai has said that technocrats who are working with the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa were being used by the government and not vice versa.
He said that they were being used to sanitize the repressive regime which would use their presence to enhance the view that it is both inclusive and tolerant. He said:
<blockquote>What these business and intellectual elites do not realise is that their mere presence in the regime is enough for the regime leaders. They think they are using the regime but in fact it is the regime that is using them. The repressive regime is more astute and cunning than they imagine. 
They present a perfect facade of normalcy which is designed to cover the sordid reality of the regime. Their presence goes some way to legitimating the regime; giving the impression that it is so good that respectable professional are only too happy to work with it.</blockquote>
His remarks come amidst attacks on former advisor to Mnangagwa, Petina Gappah by some members of the public.
Gappah, like other members of the Presidential Advisory Council, says that she intended to influence transformation in government.
More: <a href="https://www.bigsr.co.uk/single-post/2019/12/14/Big-Saturday-Read-The-regime-and-its-enablers">Big Saturday Read</a>

"Enablers Think They're Using The Regime, But It's Vice Versa," Alex Magaisa

An independent candidate in the 2018 presidential elections, Brian Mteki has revealed that he joined the ruling ZANU PF for the greater good of the nation.
His decision to join ZANU PF came as confirmation to some who often argue that POLAD members are stooges of the governing party.
Watch the video below for more.
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More: <a href="https://twitter.com/ZBCNewsonline/status/1205890269129908224">ZBC News </a>

Brian Mteki Reveals Why He Joined ZANU PF (Video)

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has on behalf of Zimbabwe sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt Honourable Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson.
We present the congratulatory letter in full below.
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FULL TEXT: President Mnangagwa's Congratulatory Message To Newly Elected UK Prime Minister, Boris de Pfeffel Johnson

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned the opposition MDC that its protests will never effect regime change in Zimbabwe.
Chiwenga was speaking at a ZANU PF’s People’s Conference underway at Goromonzi High School, Mashonaland East, he said:
<blockquote>This is not Mongolia where you can challenge authority and cause violence as much as you want. That will not happen in Zimbabwe.</blockquote>
Chiwenga’s remarks were in reference to the 1932 Mongolian rebellion which ended in a bloodbath.
His remarks come when opposition MDC has indicated plans to start a blitz of demonstrations that will be held nationwide, simultaneously.
The state has previously been blocking MDC protests arguing that there was evidence suggesting that the gatherings would degenerate into chaos.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/12/this-is-not-mongolia-chiwenga-warns-chamisa/">News Day</a>

"Mongolian Rebellion Won't Be Replicated In Zimbabwe," Chiwenga Warns Chamisa

The VP, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Constantino_Chiwenga">Rtd Gen CG Chiwenga</a> speaking at the Zanu PF Congress in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Goromonzi">Goromonzi</a> yesterday took the time to warn his party members against corruption as he said they will go to jail no matter who they are.
The VP said:
<blockquote>We need to be true patriots and loyal servants by shunning, resisting and exposing corruption … The issue of corruption will lead you to jail and no one will be spared no matter who they are. From here we must walk the straight and narrow. We don’t want to hear you pleading for leniency saying you worked hard for the party.
That does not matter. We acknowledge the role you play but we must follow the law … so corruption must end.</blockquote>
The VP came back <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/12/01/chiwenga-speaks-about-his-ailment/">from China where he was receiving treatment for 4 months.</a>
More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/12/14/lively-chiwenga-blows-his-gasket-warns-corrupt-zanu-pf-bigwigs-that-they-will-be-jailed">The Daily News </a>
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Chiwenga Issues Stern Warning Against Corrupt

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said that the detractors of the ruling ZANU PF had now resorted to using social media including Twitter to spread “falsehoods”.
Speaking at the party’s 18th Annual People’s Conference which is currently underway at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East, Mnangagwa said that reports spread on social media will never change anything in the country.
He said that the party must let the detractors continue spreading information on social media whilst ZANU PF continues to rule, ichingotonga.
His remarks come as social media is awash with messages which allegedly expose the government’s maladministration practices which have reportedly brought the country’s economy to its knees.

"Let Them Tweet, Tichingotonga...," ED

Exiled Former Cabinet Minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo has said that those who think his Excelgate, a book allegedly exposing how Zimbabwe’s 2018 elections were stolen, is a comic piece of work will be disillusioned.
His remarks come after a publication called Muckraker reviewed Moyo’s book and concluded that the book was a joke. Moyo responded saying:
<blockquote>The ediots who think EXCELGATE is about a Microsoft SPREADSHEET are in a for a shock. Their ediocy is like saying WATERGATE was about a BUILDING when it was about Richard Nixon &amp; his crimes against the Democrats in the US; which led to his resignation in the face of impeachment!</blockquote>
The 2018 elections were won by the ruling ZANU PF but the opposition MDC and some observers are adamant that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commo=ission connived with the governing party to manipulate the election outcome.
The MDC claim that its leader, Nelson Chamisa won the elections and should be the president, therefore, the party has since 2018 been refusing to recognise Mnangagwa as a legitimate president.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/ProfJNMoyo/status/1205560764871925761">Jonathan Moyo</a>

Jonathan Moyo Responds To Comments Saying His Book Is A Huge Joke

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for the removal of ZANU PF detractors who are within the party to destroy it.
Speaking at the party’s Annual People’s Conference which is underway at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East, Mnangagwa said:
<blockquote>I am aware that our detractors are trying to divide the party by attempting to recruit from within the rank and file of our membership.
Let us remain vigilant, steadfast and loyal to the principles of the party. Wolves, among us in sheep’s clothing, must be flushed out.</blockquote>
His remarks come amidst reports that factionalism within the party is resurfacing again. It is alleged that remnants of the Generation 40 faction are pushing for the ouster of Mnangagwa.
Mnangagwa, however, dismissed reports of the existence of factionalism in the party saying they are an imagination of some individuals amplified by the media.
More: <a href="https://www.zbc.co.zw/president-mnangagwa-calls-for-zanu-pf-dissidents-to-be-flushed-out/">ZBC News</a>

"Wolves, Within ZANU PF In Sheep’s Clothing, Must Be Flushed Out.” - ED

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has this Friday revealed that chances of Zimbabwe redollarising are zero adding that the country is satisfied with the local currency.
He said that it was impossible and not ideal for a country to be without its own currency.
Mnangagwa was speaking at the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference which is scheduled to run from Thursday (yesterday) to this Sunday, 15 December at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East.
Zimbabwe outlawed the use of all foreign currencies in June through Statutory Instrument 142, 2019 which also reintroduced the Zimbabwe dollar that had been ditched a decade ago after a record high hyper inflation.
His remarks come after the government has in a recent gazette announced a new bill which criminalises efforts to redollarise the economy.
The president speaks amidst calls by economists including professor Steve Hanke for the nation to redollarise as a way to curb the soaring inflation.

"NADA, NADA, NADA" President Mnangagwa Speaks On Prospects Of Redollarising

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mberengwa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mberengwa</a> East MP Marko Raidza (Zanu PF) is alleged to have blocked the holding of a prize-giving ceremony at a school in his constituency.
The incident reportedly occurred on December 4 when a local businessman who contested on an MDC ticket in the 2018 elections, Comings Hove wanted to give various gifts to teachers and pupils.
A senior teacher at the school who spoke to Southern Eye on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation said:
<blockquote>It was an ugly scenario. The school authorities had invited Hove to be guest of honour as he is a respected person in the community.
On the day of the ceremony, Hove brought with him a truck-load of gifts for winning pupils, which included books, rulers, T-shirts, satchels, sportswear as well as food hampers for teachers and vulnerable parents.
However, we were shocked to see MP Raidza storming the school in the company of Zanu PF activists and declaring that Hove should leave the school and stopped him from delivering his speech and handing over his gifts.</blockquote>
Norton MP <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Temba_Mliswa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Temba Mliswa</a> (Independent) on Wednesday requested that Parliament investigates Raidza. He raised the issue as a matter of privilege to the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tsitsi_Gezi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tsitsi Gezi</a>.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/12/mberengwa-east-mp-torches-storm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

ZANU PF MP Bans School's Prize Giving Ceremony

President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a> said members of the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Liberation_War_Veterans_Association" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association</a> (ZNLWA) and the Zimbabwe Liberation and War Collaborators Association (ZILIWACO) should not expect any more freebies from the government.
Mnangagwa said this while addressing the media before the 335th ordinary session of the Politburo on Wednesday that marked the beginning of Zanu PF’s Annual Conference currently underway in Goromonzi. He said:
<blockquote>This past weekend, I had occasion to address a Zimbabwe Liberation and War Collaborators Association (Ziliwaco) meeting at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/City_Sports_Centre" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Sports Centre</a> here in Harare and I congratulate the leadership for a successful event.
Various issues were raised which affect that constituency of our party and we will do our best to address the matters which they raised.
However, we appeal to the association to shift their paradigm from a welfare-oriented mindset to that which has a membership primed at working hard using our God-given resources.</blockquote>
War veterans have been making cumulative demands over the years, going as far back as 1997 when the government gave $50 000 each gratuity and other benefits for their role in the liberation struggle.
Of late, the ex-combatants have demanded a bank to be established exclusively for their organisation.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/12/13/no-more-handouts-for-war-vets-collaborators-ed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

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