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A liberation and political journey that began more than forty years ago is slowly coming to an end for Joyce Mujuru. The political landscape is changing. Political vultures are circling around her and they are sensing a kill. She is cornered from all angles.
Zimbabweans are desperate for change. That desire is well understood considering the situation on the ground. There is hope that political change will in turn see changes in many areas such as the economy, peace and security among others.
I saw it coming. The announcement by President Mugabe to the effect that elections will be conducted on 31 July is not surprising. It is merely a confirmation of what everyone with political foresight saw coming.
As the country gears for harmonised elections planned for next year, political parties are busy formulating winning strategies based on their understanding of what the country expects. The ZANU PF conference in Gweru was partly an annual formality.
More than three decades ago, I found myself in a makeshift classroom somewhere in the forgotten corner of rural Zimbabwe. That was the beginning of an academic journey that took me through different continents.
The credibility of any judiciary is measured by its level of impartiality, independence and fairness. Independence and impartiality are the cornerstones of a fair and just judiciary. Any judiciary which seeks to have its decisions respected must be balanced.
To begin with, I am not sure how to address Governor Gideon Gono. The confusion stems from his disputed academic achievements which surfaced during the messy confrontation between him and his former advisor.
Slightly over 20 years ago, I contemplated joining the security services. Immediately after high school, I made a number of applications to the Air Force and the Zimbabwe Republic Police. In the while, I also pursued other career interests.
A lot has been written and said about the person of Morgan Tsvangirai. The media and other sections of society have sought to create their own image of him. Of late, there have been efforts and attempts to portray him as an extravagant leader.
It is Saturday, September 15, 2012, and the events of March 6, 2009, came flashing back into my mind like a hunter’s light. It was a sad and darker day for those who knew Morgan Tsvangirai, more so for those who knew his wife.