A criticism of the SADC block's failure to hold Zimbabwean government to account for atrocities.
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MDC Southend Condemns Abuse & Arbitrary Arrests
MDC Southend-on-Sea branch joins the global MDC famliy in condemning the acts of barbarism and brutality witnessed this week in Zimbabwe by state security forces on peaceful protesters that saw 6 opposition members and human rights defenders abducted and scores injured. https://youtu.be/VL2SfBseI7Q Zimbabwe riot police use teargas and batons to clear protesters -via @guardian We, … Continue reading MDC Southend Condemns Abuse & Arbitrary Arrests
Thabitha Khumalo Arrested
MDC Chairperson and firebrand politician, Hon Thabitha Khumalo has been arrested. It is confirmed by multiple sources, that the MDC National Chairperson, leader of the opposition in parliament has been arrested. Honourable Thabitha Khumalo has been arrested this morning in Bulawayo whilst exercising her constitutional rights. Her arrest is unwarranted and is a sign of … Continue reading Thabitha Khumalo Arrested
AUGUST 16 MARCH FOR OUR LIVES!
All roads will lead to Africa Unity Square for the March of our lives on Friday 16 August. Zimbabweans will make history as we will peacefully demonstrate against hunger, poverty, austerity for the poor and our future dreams destroyed by ZANU-PF. The youth have every reason to join the demonstration as they have been robbed … Continue reading AUGUST 16 MARCH FOR OUR LIVES!
MDC Response to the Mid-Term Budget Review Statement
By Dr Tapiwa Mashakada The Z$11billion supplementary budget was unveiled by the regime on Thursday the 1st of August 2019 against the backdrop of an economy suffering from stagnation, a debilitating energy crisis, a foreign exchange crisis, hyperinflation, a currency crisis, company closures, high levels of corruption, a collapsing health sector and most importantly excruciating … Continue reading MDC Response to the Mid-Term Budget Review Statement
Lupane by Election, “A must win for the MDC”
By Buhle Fengu The Lupane by-election is set for Saturday 3 August. Dalamuzi Khumalo is the preferred candidate for the MDC as we aim to define a new course for Zimbabwe. The Lupane by-election is important that the MDC should win to stop Zanu Pf from having more than three thirds majority representation in parliament. … Continue reading Lupane by Election, “A must win for the MDC”
BEACH PARTY: Are you Ready?
By Shiellah Sibanda MDC Southend-on-Sea branch invites you to our annual fundraising extravaganza which will be held this Saturday 27th of July at the beach in Shoeburyness. A lot of fun activities are lined up for the day, so bring your families and friends to help us fundraise for the Lupane by-elections. A variety of … Continue reading BEACH PARTY: Are you Ready?
ZANU-PF Brings Violence to London
By Audrey Charowa London - Friday July 12 saw ugly scenes of violence outside Chatham House, as female MDC protesters were manhandled by Mnangagwa frontman, Sibusiso Moyo's personal security. Witness Jean Dvaka The peaceful protest was called for by the MDC UK and Ireland Provincial executive to protest the arbitrary arrests of MDC cadres back … Continue reading ZANU-PF Brings Violence to London
Discipline will Bring Stability in the Province
By Stanford Biti As we prepare for the much awaited first MDC UK and Ireland provincial council meeting. It is indeed an important crucial meeting as it addresses the unfinished business of the last provincial congress. It is worrying that Saturday the 6 of July is drawing near and the stability of the province is … Continue reading Discipline will Bring Stability in the Province
All Roads Lead to Northampton for UK&I Council Meeting!
By Buhle Fengu All roads this Saturday 6th July leads to the historic MDC UK and Ireland Provincial council meeting in Northampton. The Youth Assembly will host the provincial council meeting at their long awaited fundraising BBQ at the Billing Aquadrome, Northampton, NN3 9DA. All members are encouraged to attend as the party energises itself … Continue reading All Roads Lead to Northampton for UK&I Council Meeting!
BBQ Beach Party is On!
MDC Southend-on-sea branch invites all friends of Zimbabwe to a BBQ on 27 July 2019 at the beach at the stunning East Beach, Shoeburyness in Essex. The BBQ is a fundraising event to support Lupane constituency by-election. Come over for a plate of sadza with muriwo, boerewors, beef and chicken. Your presence and financial support … Continue reading BBQ Beach Party is On!
MDC Southend Ready to Roar
The MDC Southend on sea branch will meet this Sunday 30 June 4:30pm at the Labour party office, 268 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea. This a crucial meeting as the branch prepares for the first provincial council meeting scheduled for the 6th of July 2019. As a branch we are aware that the MDC is in the … Continue reading MDC Southend Ready to Roar
The Ten Implications of De-dollarisation and re-introduction of the Zim Dollar
By Dr Tapiwa Mashakada and Miriam Mushayi Ten (10) Implications of de-dollarisation and introduction of the Zim dollar with effect from 24th June 2019. The wheels have finally come off as govt has been cornered and forced to involuntarily de-dollarize without a plan. When govt introduced bond notes we warned that the surrogate currency was … Continue reading The Ten Implications of De-dollarisation and re-introduction of the Zim Dollar
REVEALED: President Chamisa’s War Cabinet
By Audrey Charowa MDC Southend on Sea branch would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the elected and selected officials below. We have every confidence that you will perform phenomenally. We pledge our loyalty and support to the newly formed war cabinet. President Nelson Chamisa Vice Presidents Welshman Ncube Tendai Biti Lynette Karenyi … Continue reading REVEALED: President Chamisa’s War Cabinet
Insecure Mnangagwa Orders Arbitrary Arrests and Harassment of Opposition Members
by Buhle Fengu I condemn in the strongest possible terms the arrest of our National youth leader Obey Sithole and continued harassment of MDC cadres. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) summoned our fearless youth leader Obey Sithole to Harare central police station, where they took a warned and cautioned statement on Friday 14 March. Obey … Continue reading Insecure Mnangagwa Orders Arbitrary Arrests and Harassment of Opposition Members
David Coltart Announces Paradigm Shift to Culture of Discipline and Accountability
By Buhle Fengu It was serious business as the incoming MDC Treasurer general Hon David Coltart met with UK and Ireland province members in London this week. The Thursday 13 June meeting coincided with the burial Honourable Vimbai Tsvangirai-Java. Hon David Coltart discussed the dire financial situation of the party. He encouraged membership in the … Continue reading David Coltart Announces Paradigm Shift to Culture of Discipline and Accountability
Suspicious Deaths Attributed to ZANU-PF
By Audrey Charowa The following is a list of people whose deaths have been attributed to the wet works department of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO). Social commentators are in agreement that the deaths would have been ordered by the upper echelons of ZANU-PF. While not an exhaustive list, it does point to a worrying … Continue reading Suspicious Deaths Attributed to ZANU-PF
IN MEMORIAM: Vimbai Tsvangirai Java Homegoing Service
By Audrey Charowa https://youtu.be/GtM_ibymPck Vimbai Tsvangirai Homegoing Service
MDC UK&I Province Suspension
The MDC UK and Ireland province Chairperson, Crispen Chamburuka, issued a notice suspending all party activities on Tuesday. The move came after learning of the untimely death of honourable Vimbai Tsvangirai Java who had been recovering from a road traffic collision in Zimbabwe last month. The message from Mr Chamburuka reads: My fellow activists, It … Continue reading MDC UK&I Province Suspension
Rest in Power Vimbai Tsvangirai-Java
MDC Southend-on-Sea branch received with shock the news of the untimely death of Honourable Vimbai Tsvangirai-Java. We join the Java family who have lost a daughter in law, a mother and a sweetheart. We mourn with the Tsvangirai and Java families who have not only lost a daughter, but a sister, mother and a father. … Continue reading Rest in Power Vimbai Tsvangirai-Java
