ZIMBABWE: HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK: A review of Zimbabwe's Human Rights Record 2018 to 2023 - Amnesty International - Zimbabwe
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15th March 2023 - Russia RT Today
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This is an interesting perspective that could possibly benefit most Zimbabweans, PROVIDED that Zanu PF acted like a proper Government {a big ask indeed, their past performance would suggest all they are seeking is new methods to continue with "DEM LOOT"} However, given the emerging banking crisis in the USA, the weakening USD - this would tie Zimbabwe's currency with the SA Rand and the Chinese Renimbi - attractive ideas {with due regard to the debts to the Chinese! BUT -- IF CARRIED OUT WITH THE NATION'S and CITIZEN'S BEST INTERESTS!! |
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18th March 2023: Comments by John Burke, ZHRO with his Economist hat on! |
The central banks of Russia and Zimbabwe should establish settlements in local currencies and look at opportunities for securing trade in gold reserves, the speaker of the Zimbabwean ruling party ZANU-PF,
Christopher Mutsvangwa, told RIA Novosti on Wednesday {15th March 2023}.
The southern African country has been under Western sanctions for 22 years, the official noted, adding that curbs imposed on Russia should not handicap trade between the two countries. Earlier this year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Russia and countries in Africa were developing a cooperation strategy to replace the US dollar and the euro in settlements, adding that the parties were preparing documents on rearranging the mechanism of cooperation under Western sanctions.
“Our banks should find a way to make the Russian ruble and the Zimbabwean dollar freely convertible. {Only if their valuations are compatable JB ZHRO} Also, our countries both have rich gold reserves.{again, let them do this for the Nation not the elite within Zanu PF JB ZHRO} We are among the top seven countries in terms of gold mining, and production volumes are growing. We are now mining 35 tons per year, but we could mine all 50. So we could think about securing our trade in gold reserves,” {to be fair that is a good idea - but contingent on previous comments JB ZHRO}
Mutsvangwa suggested. Russia wants to trade with African countries in local currencies – Lavrov
The official went on to say that “nothing could derail” trade between Moscow and Harare, noting that China, India, and Middle Eastern nations were also moving towards abandoning the dollar in settlements.
The politician also proposed establishing more banks that use alternative payment systems to replace the West’s SWIFT messaging system. He noted that trade in dollars was “a limiting factor” adding that Russia and African nations should set up “more banks outside of the US-run global SWIFT banking system.”
Moscow has been steadily pursuing a policy of de-dollarization in foreign trade. In recent years, Russia and some of its trade partners, including India and China, have been ramping up the use of domestic currencies in mutual settlements in an effort to move away from the dollar and euro.
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Would you credit it? a train strike today gave some problems. Especially affected was Washington Ali, trying to get to London from the Isle of Wright! He did get to the Zimbabwe Embassy - but by 15:00. A real victim of the travel disruption. The weather however was 'on-side' - forecast rain - actual sunny which will always life the spirits.
Zimbabwe Embassy Rendezvous
From 11:30 to 13:20 The demonstrators congregated outside the Zimbabwe Embassy {429 The Strand, London WC2R 0JR} arriving from all directions, with a travel-tale from many. First, saw Moses Mbano who had got a great deal of a train fare from Newcastle to Kings Cross. He got to the Embassy at 11:30am. Next was Rashiwe and John after a 4km {exercise} walk from London Bridge Station - since there were no trains running to Charring Cross. Their walk past St Paul's Cathedral and the High Court gave them a great display of London Architectural heritage. They also noted all the tiny side-streets with Old Churches, Cobble stone Court Yards and High-End Mercedes with chauffeurs awaiting their corporate Chairmen!
The demonstrtors had the "Zanu PF Must Go" banner, which was unfurled when they arrived and was shown many times in the photos and videos on the day. It certainly amused the passers-by who were curious as to what it all meant. Many were happy to be informed, but shocked as to the treatment of Job Sikhala. The Zimbabwean Embassy Staff, remained locked in the Embassy, presumeably through embarrassment as to the actions of the regime in Zimbabwe, after all the efforts by the regime's propaganda team to hide all their wrong-doings, violence and continued {apparently State Sanctioned monthly GOLD smuggling operations}!
So after lots of photos, the group departed just a fraction after 1:20 pm to head towards Whitehall
Swaziland Exiled Contingent
Hon Gaw'zela Twitter Handle @ZelaHon and Former Siphofaneni MP | President of SWALIMO | Advocating For Democratic Reforms In Swaziland, came to support the #FreeWiwa demo at the Embassy with 5 of his own supporters. These fine people were gladly welcomed, due to the close relationship between Zimbabwe and Swazi freedom demonstrators here in London - Many times have the Zimbabwe Opposition team have been to the Swazi High Commission near Buckingham Palace.
The Stroll to Whitehall
The group moved off with the "Zanu PF Must Go" Banner on display, down The Strand, past the Charring Cross Railway Station, across Trafalgar Square, and onto Whitehall itself. In good voice, chanting all the way - again piquing the interest of the tourists and Londoner's alike.
Outside Downing Street
When they arrived at their preferred meeting place - in front of the statue of General Montgomery, opposite the gated entrance to the short street named "Downing Street", Chief Ndiweni was already waiting. The Chief, having had a difficult train journey from the East Coast, due, like many, due to the day's Train Strike. Many greetings were exchanged. And due deference was paid to Chief Ndiweni, mainly due to his long standing resistance to the coercion/corruption/overt political influence made by the ruling Zanu PF regime!
Drums, shakers and singing ensued to symbolise the injustices inflicted upon the peoples of Zimbabwe, both at home and in the global diaspora. They also completed the attendance register for all those present, to confirm the day's demonstration and significance for Zimbabweans.
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| Country.............. | Date | Comment |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "Free Job Sikhala" |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "Job Sikhala represents me, my family, relatives and any Zimbabweans" |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "I believe Job Sikhala did not do anything wrong by representing the deceased's family (Moreblessing Ali). Free Job Sikhala and we demand justice for Moreblessing Ali. ZRP should be arresting those who killed Moreblessing not Job Sikhala...ED Mnangagwa Must Go To Save Zimbabwe" |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "#FreeJobSikala Job is not a criminal, representing Blessing Ali is not a crime either!!! We need new leaders " |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "Because we are crying for Job Sikala to be released from prison we're he has been there for months and months for no reason" |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "Free Job SIKHALA NOW, he hasn't committed any crime" |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "The ZanuPF Government of Zimbabwe must be exposed of its brutality and inhuman treatment to the opposing voices. We need Justice for Hon Job Sikhala" |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "This is an unlawful incarceration Job did not commit any crime" |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "I am a concerned political Activist, Job Sikhala did nothing to justify his incarceration, he must be released now." |
| UK | 13/03/2023 | "I’m signing this petition because I believe in justice and democracy" |
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Rapid decolonisation is a prerequisite for African emancipation, and Free Movement is a great step towards that.
Published: March 15, 2023: By Hardi Yakubu
From 29th to 31st August 2022, Africans Rising held the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA), a hybrid gathering of more than 600 movement leaders, activists, Pan-Africanists and change agents. I was leading the coordination and organising of the whole event under the supervision of then movement co-coordinators, Mohammed Lamin Saidykhan and Coumba Toure. As part of my duties prior to the main event, I had to deal with visas for people to enter Tanzania where the Assembly was to be held. An experience from this role turned out to be one of the key highlights of the event for me. One of my colleagues was travelling to Tanzania with three children, one of whom had an American passport while the other two had Senegalese passports. You won’t believe this, but the one with an American passport found it easier to enter Tanzania than the rest. We went through so much just to get visas for the two because of their Senegalese passports. And this was not isolated. At least 13 African countries need a pre-entry visa to enter Tanzania.
Unsurprisingly, one of the popular sentiments prevalent among the participants was the notion of borderless Africa. This idea itself found its way onto the program only because the series of Pre-Assembly regional consultative convenings revealed it as one of the key issues Africans Rising’s members wanted to discuss .
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We will be handing over a 17 page written Petition to PM Rishi Sunak on 16th March at 2:00 - 10 Downing Street.
NOW on CHANGE ORG @ https://www.change.org/FREEDOM4_Job_Sikhala This is intended to be a show of the diaspora feeling on an INTERNATIONAL basis.
Petition is a Joint effort by Peter from (Manchester CCC) and myself. Peter produced the four page introduction and description, outrage etc. ZHRO have supplied the referenced supporting articles, news reports, quotations etc. Page 17 are the signatures. This also includes Lord Jonny Oates - Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Group on Zimbabwe, and Chief Ndiweni
Also check out https://ccc-diaspora.com/zimbabwe for latest updates and information.
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"The current water and sanitation situation in Zimbabwe faces many challenges around capacity, behaviours and the lack of investment in these sectors during and after the economic crisis of the last decade. Access to clean water is a basic right that is important for the survival of humanity yet it can be one of the hardest resources to attain." UNICEF.ORG