Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata
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We knew the situation would escalate but not at this rate. The tone responding to the ZCBC letter is worrying. We hope president
@edmnangagwa
will tone things down. At this rate we will be crushing sooner than later.
@zccinzim
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We are already struggling with mistrust and lack of confidence in many key institutions. If someone suggests doctors are deliberately killing people using Covid-19, then the nation has gone to the dogs.
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This Sunday of Pentecost, I thought of him and sent him a message. But I didn't realise I was 30 minutes late. I am so sad. Rest in Peace Alex.
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Nelson Chamisa's future task
Nelson Chamisa
@nelsonchamisa
has not received fitting recognition for his recent achievements in a political playfield totally skewed against him. His creativity was outstanding with the support of others.
Now that his numbers are higher than those
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We congratulate the journalist Hopewell Chin'ono
@daddyhope
for his relentless investigative work which has contributed to this. We hope other disciplinary consequences will follow.
@ZACConline
will now have enough reasons to pursue this case.
We overcome corruption.
@zccinzim
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I can't understand why members of the opposition are being persecuted and being arrested for no reason. I have said this many times. Some of us are not members of the opposition and not members of the ruling party. But we can not be silent in the face of such naked abuse of power
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We appreciate president
@PresidencyZA
's interest on Zimbabwe. But as we all know, even if we get an envoy from heaven, if there is no repentance, our troubles remain. Zimbabwe's destiny is in our hands. Citizens remain
1. Mobilised
2. Organised
3. Engaged
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
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I AM SURPRISED TO HEAR ON NEWS THAT I WAS AT THE ANTI-SANCTIONS MARCH. THIS IS FALSE AND DISRESPECTFUL
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ZEC says the papers were submitted on time. This is rejected by the "courts." Does this not automatically disqualify ZEC as a credible presider over elections?
THIS IS A BIG MESS!!
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Today I pray for
#FreeHopewell
and
#FreeJacob
because
1. Exposing corruption is BIBLICAL work (Eph 5.11)
2. Non-violent protesting is CONSTITUTIONAL.
The two books are foundational to my FAITH and CITIZENSHIP.
So help me God.
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We should never create the perception that
1. individual property rights are not respected
2. The country is lawless.
Our ZRP
@PoliceZimbabwe
should make sure noone follows through these threats on Hopewell
@daddyhope
. It's not in the national interest.
@zccinzim
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IN SOLIDARITY WITH OBEY SHAVA
I was disgusted to learn that the human rights lawyer in Zimbabwe, Obey Shava
@obeyshava1
, was brutally attacked last night.
Obey Shava has been a relentless advocate for justice and equality, fearlessly standing up for the rights of the
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“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows,” 1 Chronicles 16:11-12.
God gives from God's abundance!
NO HUMAN BEING HAS MORE GIFTS THAN GOD.
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I am excited to see young Zimbabweans across the political divide passionate and engaged in nation building efforts. What
@MakomboreroH
is alleged to have done doesn't deserve jail in my view. These young people must be supported; they make our democracy respectable.
@zccinzim
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We hope our government will, out of respect for the constitution and decency, distance itself from
1.Calls that citizens be violent to each other
2.Disrespectful and inhospitable language against our diplomatic guests
3.Labeling opposition political parties "terrorist groups"
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Africa cannot lead the world if it has spiritual prophets than Science Professors. Covid-19 needs scientists. It's a shame we don't have an African vaccine. So many useless monuments but no laboratories. This lack of thought leadership is an indictment on the region.
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We are heading towards the most discredited and disputed election. Our constitution is at the throes of death! "WE THE PEOPLE" must come to its rescue so that it can preserve our collective future!
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3rd FORCE THEORY implies that our security has become
1. Too divided to work for common purpose,
2. Too incompetent to secure all citizens,
3. Too partisan to prioritize national interest,
4.Too fearful to intellectually engage society?
Which ever position one takes, it's SCARY!
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For a family to lose a member is sad. For a family to lose two sons is tragic. Praying for Patson Dzamara's family. The nation has lost one Actively Engaged Citizen
It is with profound sadness to advise you that Dr Patson Dzamara has passed on this morning ahead of his scheduled cancer operation. Thanks to all those that had been contributing to the Fund where +US$14k had already been raised. I am personally devasted. MHDSRIP. 🙏🏿💔😭!
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We had dialogue 1979 and a new Zimbabwe was born. We had dialogue in 1987 & had the Unity Accord. Had dialogue in 2009 & got government of national unity. We had a wide engagement in 2013 and got a new constitution. Though imperfect, we always benefited from dialogue.
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The church is pursuing a REGIME of peace, justice and prosperity for all Zimbabweans. This mandate derives from the scriptures, the liberation struggle, & the Zimbabwean constitution. If this makes us "Regime Change Agents", let it be.
@nickmangwana
@zccinzim
@DailyNewsZim
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'FAKE ABDUCTIONS' theory means one so hates the gvt that they
1. Dramatize injuries & get hospitalized
2. Train for 7 years as to learn how to hide from colleagues
3. Hide from families for weeks and years?
I am just asking!
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THE INCARCERATION OF NGARIVHUME
The conviction and sentencing of
@NgarivhumeJacob
will have a lasting impact on citizen participation and democratic development in Zimbabwe in many but four key areas. The question is: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? /1
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Very moved by the regional and international ecumenical solidarity regarding our aspirations for a truly united, peaceful, just and prosperity for all Zimbabweans.
Indeed
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
@WCC_IA
@AtleSommerfeldt
@Oikoumene
@Act_Svk
@AaccCeta
@NorChurchAid
@lahetysseura
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When Zimbabwe history will be rewritten,
@daddyhope
will be remembered as a hero passionate against corruption. I pray that he lives long enough to see it. I pray for his peaceful rest tonight.
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Born in the rural areas with limited access to documentation, my date of birth was only decided later when I took a birth certificate. The choice of the 17th of November of all the dates is interesting for a Zimbabwean!! We thank God for another year.
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Every sane Zimbabwean knows what needs to be done!!!
#BREAKING
The Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has written to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announcing vacancies in 15 seats held by CCC MPs after they were recalled by Sengezo Tshabangu, who declared himself the party's secretary general. CCC says Tshabangu an imposter
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This Sunday we remember in prayer those in prison including
@advocatemahere
@daddyhope
@JobSikhala1
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor... He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the PRISONERS" (Luke 4.18-19).
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Compelling reasons for President
@edmnangagwa
to halt Chilonga evictions is the public feeling that this
1. Is not in the National interest
2. Reverses the gains of the liberation struggle
3. Privileges the elite at the expense of the poor.
REMEMBER NABOTH'S VINEYARD
@zccinzim
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Mr. President
@edmnangagwa
, please call the nation to PEACE!
If this violence continues, it may create an uncontrollable dynamic. Elections are over UNITE the nation so that we build together. In the name of God!!!
The property of Peter Taonana, the CCC candidate for Maramba Pfungwe Ward 1, has been set on fire.
For the past two weeks, ZANU-PF has been targeting CCC rural candidates and polling agents, destroying their properties.
The police and ZEC remain silent.
@PoliceZimbabwe
@ZECzim
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I hope president
@edmnangagwa
reprimands and dissociates himself from this reckless mockery of victims of torture.
@zccinzim
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The journalist, Hopewell Chin'ono
@daddyhope
has raised serious corruption issues of millions of $s of COVID resources.
@ZACConline
should urgently get to the bottom of these allegations since they involve stewardship of public funds & integrity of national leadership.
@zccinzim
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"During those days, Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles." (Luke 6:12-13).
Yes, we will PRAY, but we must CHOOSE the one who will lead us
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I am terribly saddened to hear that Tapfumaneyi Masaya was found dead after his abduction.
Have we not reached a turning point? Shall Masaya be just another statistic?
Are we going to see leadership that brings to an end these abductions and killings?
“Thou shalt not kill..."
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We must come to terms with the fact that one doesn't need to be a Christian to run a successful enterprise, to be a good doctor, or to be a good politician. No one is entitled to rule because some God, or prophet or n'anga told them so. All forms of predeterminism or entitlement
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Why is Job Sikhala still in prison for more than 300 days? If he has a case let him be tried and convicted. If not, release him.
This morning, God is speaking good news to those who repent and judgement to disobedience through Isaiah 1. Let those who have ears hear!
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1/2 The current abductions, torture, arrests and detentions, high levels of mistrust in the ruling party, failing economy and the ravaging effects of covid19 require change of course before it's too late.
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Today we pray for the grieving mothers who lost their newly born babies a few days ago, remembering the one who said:
"Let the little children come to me."
#situationontheground
#ZimbweanLivesMatter
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Those of us with no dog in the fight must remain committed to JUSTICE.
Denying
@Hon_Kasukuwere
the right to contest the presidency may by LEGAL but UNJUST. Unjust LAWS will always come back to bite.
"Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to
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Most of our people are self-employed. We have been in lockdown. Most cannot afford food. How can they afford the
vaccine? Is this not a humanitarian crisis? Isn't vaccination part of primary health care in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼?
#vaccinenotforsale
@MthuliNcube
@zccinzim
@MoHCCZim
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Never blame victims. If a young woman is sexual assaulted, don't ask questions like, "What dress size was she waring? Why was she walking alone at night?" Victims need protection. In situations of injustice, victims are always innocent.
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Religion and political legitimation
The recent AlJazeera documentary on Gold Mafia in Zimbabwe revealed how the so-called 'prophets' used their proximity to political power for self-enrichment and facilitate primitive accumulation. This incident serves as a warning against /1
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Very productive meeting with the
@mdczimbabwe
President
@nelsonchamisa
on sustainable nation building process
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Church shouldn't identify with any political party but must
1. Take sides with one suffering injustice
2. Tell members that it is godly to join or form political parties
3. Actively promote and defend constitutionalism and multi-party democracy
4. Pray for good political leaders
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MOVING ZIM 🇿🇼 FORWARD
1. Parties in parliament agree to a Cimprehensive National Settlement Process.
2. A credible team with a mandate from parliament is established to prepare and lead the process.
3. A national consultative process establishes a national agenda to address
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"Woe to unjust judges and to those who issue unfair laws, says the Lord" [Isaiah 10.1].
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Years passed, and the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites continued to groan under their burden of slavery. They cried out for help, and their cry rose up to God. 24 God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Exodus 2:23-24
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It is great to see many political actors offering themselves to occupy the presidency in the upcoming Zim elections in August. However, some of us are a bit uncomfortable when we see policy pronouncements on sensitive issues like Gukurahundi without any consultive processes with
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This young and very bright boy Vusumuzi Sithole has been trying for 2 years to get into medical school at both the University of Zimbabwe and NUST without success. He feels he cannot get in because no one knows him. I hope people can support him
@Wamagaisa
@daddyhope
@zccinzim
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Happy 22nd anniversary to my wife Tsitsi. I thank God for your friendship and love
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Goodbye Zimbabwe!!
1. It's been a year [November 2022] since I physically left Zimbabwe to assume my new responsibility at the global ecumenical space. My public theology and engagement have, however, remained shaped and informed by the developments in my beloved country,
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Praying for the health of
#FreeHopewell
this evening. People who committed violence against a citizen
@TeeMuchehiwa
are walking free. The guy alleged to have threatened violent protest is in prison. It doesn't make sense.
#ZimbabweanLivesMatter
@zccinzim
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Please note that it is not me in this picture. There is a false and malicious message circulating that is associating me with this event. IT IS NOT ME IN THE PICTURE!!!
Churches come to State House to join H.E. President
@edmnangagwa
in a National Prayer Breakfast.
Church leaders from various Christian denominations are participating in the prayer breakfast.
Notable figures present include Bishop Chihota of the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe,
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I know that the discussion on religion in the public sphere may be emotive but also above the comprehension of some.
For the record, we must reject all religion [including Christianity] that
1. Justifies and legitimises an unjust and oppresive status quo as "God's will" to be
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We are inspired by SADC's
@SADC_News
objective accounting of the electoral process and environment. We hope all Zimbabweans may find this refreshing solidarity catalytic for national convergence. Let's give ourselves a chance!
@AaccCeta
@Oikoumene
@lutheranworld
@foccissa
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If
@daddyhope
has committed any crime, he must be given a fair trial. Abduction is against the constitution.
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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SAPES dialogue exposed 4 worrying trends of
1. Disregard of the PEOPLE,
2. Legalism not CONSTITUTIONALISM,
3. Parties serving only ELITE interests
4. ABOUT-ISM & not correcting the wrong.
Thank you
@drDendere
@ThuliMadonsela3
@TamukaKagoro77
@magaisa
@DMwonzora
@ibbosnr
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Zimbabwe has struggled with the credibility of the elections in the past. But people have never been denied the chance to vote. This election has failed every bit of its own standards. But as always, there is some order in the chaos. Let's find out!
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This 3rd wave is devastating.Our member churches announced the loss of 4 pastors in 24hrs. We must
1. get vaccinated
2. conduct funerals safely
3. mask up, sanitise & keep physical distance
4. diagnose early
5. equip more hospitals
6. join in prayer
@zccinzim
@Oikoumene
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~I believe in Jesus
~I love my country
~I reject Zimbabwe's international isolation
~I reject violence on citizens
~I reject politicization of State institutions
~I reject corruption
THIS IS SITUATION ON THE GROUND"!!
#FreeHopewellChinonoJacobNgarivhume
#ZimbweanLivesMatter
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My mother sometimes regrets that she never had an opportunity to go to school. She feels it when she interacts those 'educated' women. But when I interact with her on key issues of development and democracy, I wish no one went to school.
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Your faith has become cultic when you believe
1. Only your group has all the saving truth & everyone else is doomed
2. Your religious leader is an expert of all fields of knowledge
3. Miraculous divine intervention to be the solution to all problems.
Get vaccinated!
@zccinzim
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Today Hon Minister
@energymutodi
is using all words available to insult me. I prefer deliberatlng on the substance of our proposal and not exchange of insults. I am humbly surprised how many suffering Zimbabweans are embracing the call to rebuild trust and confidence.
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Dilemmas of churches' public engagement
1. Raise justice issues you are labeled opposition sympathizer
2. Call for dialogue you are labeled ruling party sympathizer
3. Engage political actors, you are labeled too political
4. Avoid public engagement, become an irrelevant church
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ENDING VIOLENCE AND BLOODSHED IN ZIMBABWE
Recent developments have shown us that violence remains the most fundamental and urgent challenge to be resolved in Zimbabwe. To effectively do this, we need to first appreciate its deep-rootedness & systemic nature../2
@NPRCZim
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How did we end up in this situation? Maybe for now what is needed is to get out of the trap.
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Today I got one of the best news when a bishop phoned just to tell me, "I am phoning to let you know that we pray for you!"😭😭😭 This is huge. Thank you praying church!!!
#ZimbabweanslivesMatter
@zccinzim
@ZcbcSoccom
@EFZZIMBABWE
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I THINK WE NEED AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL INQUIRY ON CORRUPTION. WE ARE GOING NOWHERE WITH THIS LEVEL OF PRIMITIVE ACCUMULATION
@zccinzim
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Thankful to God for an addition to the family. Welcome Samuel Tivakenashe Mtata.
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We are truly thankful to God for 25 years of fruitful and joyful marriage today.
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Advocate Thabani Mpofu
@adv_fulcrum
handed himself over to the police, why does he sleep in the cells without trial? Let him be tried if he has a case or else release him!!! "Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream" (Amos 5:24)
@zccinzim
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What we should all be deeply concerned about right now is the growing normalization of CORRUPTION and VIOLENCE.
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The quote on
@nickmangwana
purported to be mine is a distortion. Our position on DIALOGUE has been consistent. National dialogue must be:
1. Inclusive: all sectors of society
2. Credible: Mutually acceptable convening
3. Comprehensive: Mutually agreed agenda by all participants
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How can president
@edmnangagwa
move the nation towards unity and establish a legacy?
1. Stop all forms of violence.
2. Account for and redress the violations of the past.
3. Restore the independence of the Judiciary.
4. Tolerate political diversity.
5. Not seek a third term.
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Pattern of selection of high profile cases investigated by
@ZACConline
2019 case Prisca Mupfumira
2019 case Joram Gumbo
2019 case Mary Chiwenga
2016 case Bishop Eric Ruwona
This is the high profile list they were promising. Wonderful job, this will solve corruption in Zim😢😢
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Blessed birthday to my best friend Tsitsi Mtata. Wishing you many joyful years ahead
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Congratulations,
@DavidColtart
, on your election as Mayor of Bulawayo. You had a huge impact as minister of education. We are confident that you will do the same for our city.
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"A constitutional crisis occurs when the existing constitutional arrangements are no longer able to lawfully resolve a dispute in a manner that produces legality....this is where we are"
@Wamagaisa
. We have proposed a negotiated settlement in the past & we do again now.
@zccinzim
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HE WAS MORE THAN A WORKMATE FOR ME. REV VUSUMUZI SAMUEL SIFELANI LOST IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN BULAWAYO. I AM DEVASTATED.
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If with all its resources Italy lost almost 800 people in a day, I would urge
1. Everyone to stay home
2.
@econetzimbabwe
and
@TeloneADSL
and other others cut price of data
3. Gvt to ensure only essential services are operational. We will not manage even half Italy's situation.
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When there was unrest in France, the President asked for the whole nation to embark on a National dialogue. Looking forward to our own dialogues starting soon.
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"For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn and her salvation like a burning torch."
Isaiah 62.1
DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!
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If a nation does not invest into a culture of negotiation, consensus, and dialogue, the seeds of confrontation, conflict and implosion will start to germinate. Normally there is no winner.
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Social justice is best understood from the experiences of pain and marginalisation of the victim. If victim gathers the courage to say they are in pain, the perpetrator must STOP and not try to explain their "good intentions". Otherwise, the neighbours must act in solidarity!!
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The reaction of some village elders when they heard someone had been arrested for retelling story on social media
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We are glad to learn that the three missing young ladies, Joannah Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova were found early this morning. We are really sad that they are badly injured from beatings and were abused. This perpetrators must be brought to book.This can't continue
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Two choices our government has
1. Further sharpening of the sword
~ coercion.
2. Turning swords into ploughshares ~ consensus & consent.
Coercion is too expensive and unsustainable.
Consent is easily generated from humble and honesty engagement.
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What makes a country under sanctions like Cuba to make such medical breakthroughs? I think it's many things but finally it's about LEADERSHIP.
@zccinzim
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