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What chance have Human Rights got when Democracy in Zimbabwe is merely a "Calculated Façade" - Masquerading as a Democracy is the main issue.
Do the Zimbabwe government display democratic attributes?
GROK (X/Twitter version of AI - {Artificial Intelligence} and Human Research
The question of whether the Zimbabwean government displays democratic attributes is complex and multifaceted, given the country's political history and current governance practices. Here are some key points to consider:
Elections: Zimbabwe holds regular elections, which is a fundamental aspect of democracy. However, these elections have often been criticized for lacking fairness and transparency. Allegations of vote rigging, intimidation, and violence have marred several elections, including those in 2008 and 2018. The 2023 elections were similarly criticized for irregularities and intimidation, reflecting ongoing issues with the democratic process.
Judicial Independence: The judiciary's independence is crucial for democracy, but in Zimbabwe, there have been reports of judicial interference by the executive. Judges have been pressured to make rulings favourable to the government, undermining the separation of powers. The appointment process of judges has also been questioned for its lack of transparency and independence from executive influence.
ISS AFRICA - regarding Zimbabwe
Media Freedom: Freedom of the press is another cornerstone of democracy, yet in Zimbabwe, media freedom has been severely restricted. The government has historically used laws to control media narratives, close independent newspapers, and intimidate journalists, leading to self-censorship and a lack of diverse media voices.
Civil Liberties: The government's record on civil liberties is poor, with reports of human rights abuses, suppression of political opposition, and the use of state security forces to quell dissent. The 2022 Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) Amendment Bill further restricts civil society's ability to operate freely, particularly on issues deemed "political."
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Self Inflicted {by Zanu PF} Currency Collapse AGAIN hits Zimbabwe
A recent article by Africa Logistic on 12th January 2025 make the point that the recently introduced ZiG is not worthy! In fact to quote their article;
Zimbabwe is grappling with yet another chapter of economic turbulence as its currency crisis intensifies, undermining confidence in the nation’s monetary system. The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), a gold-backed currency introduced in April 2024, was intended to stabilize the economy and inspire trust.
Instead, it has spiraled into rapid devaluation, losing over 40% of its value against the U.S. dollar within months. “The ZiG was supposed to be our beacon of hope,” says economist Tendai Moyo. “But its collapse is a reflection of deeper structural issues that cannot be fixed by simply introducing a new currency.”
On Twitter/X ZHRO have been making this point ever since the "claimed" - Gold backed Currency was introduced - AND amply supported in our assertion by the well respected economist Steve Hanke - at John Hopkins University USA - in fact many of our cartoons pointing out both Inflation and Currency - are sourced from Steve Hanke. SEE above.
Only on 9th January 2025 Prof Steve Hanke's message was that Zanu PF had invaded a Gold Mine - one assumes to get more "backing" for ZiG?
"Zimbabwe's Vubachikwe Gold Mine has been invaded, again. This time, it looks like President Mnangagwa and his ZANU-PF political mafia are stealing private property, again. ZIM = LAWLESS."
Inflation is at a staggering 948% See Twitter/X post to verify - this in itself underscores the failure of both ZiG and RBZ. Co-conspirators are the Minister (out of his depth) Mthuli and his puppet masteres within the so called 'elite' of Zanu PF {heads of the Kleptocracy}.