Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Zimbabwe's biggest problem
89 years old and the biggest problem Zimbabwe has ever had.Robert Mugabe.
UN monitors slam Zimbabwe human rights
UN monitors on Wednesday urged Zimbabwe to live up to international human rights standards, voicing concerns over violations ahead of next month's constitutional referendum and elections expected in July.
The trio of monitors, who oversee countries' respect for freedom of assembly and expression and the treatment of human rights campaigners, said in a statement that they wanted to raise the alarm amid increasing reports of intimidation and harassment, physical violence and arrests.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Activist's 12 year old Killed
On Saturday, an MDC Activist son became yet another victim of the brutality of Robert Mugabe. While a sleep in his room, ZANU PF thugs burnt the house down and although older family members were able to get out barley alive, he unfortunately did not.
The violence is yet again on the rise despite the so called GPA and Mugabe has made it clear by his actions at this election will yet again be far from free and fair.
May God help Zimbabwe and may Mugabe and his government be held accountable for all heir may crimes.
The violence is yet again on the rise despite the so called GPA and Mugabe has made it clear by his actions at this election will yet again be far from free and fair.
May God help Zimbabwe and may Mugabe and his government be held accountable for all heir may crimes.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Happy Birthday Robert Mugabe
Bob turns 89 today. A happy day for him, his family and his Zanu PF thugs but not a happy day for a nation that is still fighting for Independence from Zanu PF and Robert Mugabe.
At 89, I know I would want to be long retired, enjoying my grand kids and looking back at a legacy. I guess that is why I am Floyd and Bob is Bob as he still fights to hold onto power in a land where the people since 2002 have made it loud and clear that we do not want Mugabe nor Zanu PF.
Robert Mugabe must celebrate his next birthday at The Hague where dictators like him that continue to violate human rights on a day to day basis belong.
Old Man Go. We do not want you as President of Zimbabwe
At 89, I know I would want to be long retired, enjoying my grand kids and looking back at a legacy. I guess that is why I am Floyd and Bob is Bob as he still fights to hold onto power in a land where the people since 2002 have made it loud and clear that we do not want Mugabe nor Zanu PF.
Robert Mugabe must celebrate his next birthday at The Hague where dictators like him that continue to violate human rights on a day to day basis belong.
Old Man Go. We do not want you as President of Zimbabwe
What Robert Mugabe can learn from the Pope.
With the shocking news that Pope Benedict is stepping down, the first time in 600 years for a Pope to do so, I have some valuable lessons from the beloved Pope that I hope Robert Mugabe would consider.
Lesson one. We all get old and with age, our bodies do what the do. With age, also comes wisdom. The type of wisdom that says let me gracefully step down and let someone else take over.
With the Pope stepping down, change has come. Good for some and sad for others but with all change, you get the happy and sad but once it plays out, it always works out.
The Pope will still be around. Life does go on. The world has not come to an end because of the Pope stepping down so go along Mugabe and step down too. The world will continue spinning and for us Zimbabweans, a whole lot better.
Lesson one. We all get old and with age, our bodies do what the do. With age, also comes wisdom. The type of wisdom that says let me gracefully step down and let someone else take over.
With the Pope stepping down, change has come. Good for some and sad for others but with all change, you get the happy and sad but once it plays out, it always works out.
The Pope will still be around. Life does go on. The world has not come to an end because of the Pope stepping down so go along Mugabe and step down too. The world will continue spinning and for us Zimbabweans, a whole lot better.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Be a Mentor / Change a life
For many years I have been and continue to one that is very active in my community. I currently mentor a teenager who is from a single mom’s home, was doing terrible in school and always got into trouble. Through the years he has grown into a fine young man and although challenging at times, he is now doing very well at home and at school.
Today I got an email that was a day maker from another kid I had mentored and still kind of mentor who is now in college and just started his clinical. WOW. What a difference mentoring makes.
Be a coach, be a mentor, be a volunteer. Make a difference. You will be so much more blessed than you could imagine.
Today I got an email that was a day maker from another kid I had mentored and still kind of mentor who is now in college and just started his clinical. WOW. What a difference mentoring makes.
Be a coach, be a mentor, be a volunteer. Make a difference. You will be so much more blessed than you could imagine.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Open appeal to Jacob Zuma
With the prospect of elections in Zimbabwe this year, I urge you to see to it that Zimbabwe has a free and fair election. How? International observers. Zimbabwe must have international observers in order to make sure that the election is not stolen and not bloody like the 2008 elections.
Us as Zimbabweans are sick and tired of the violence, intimidation, kidnappings, torture and beatings. Mugabe Must Go and Zimbabwe must have a free and fair election.
Us as Zimbabweans are sick and tired of the violence, intimidation, kidnappings, torture and beatings. Mugabe Must Go and Zimbabwe must have a free and fair election.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Women arrested and beaten
Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) members in Harare and Bulawayo conducted their traditional Valentine’s Day protests and both protests were marred by beatings and arrests. This is the 11th year WOZA has conducted such a protest and this year’s theme is under the theme -One Love. One hundred and ninety five were arrested then released after some hours but some woman remain in custody.
Riot Police based at Parliament disrupted the protests and fired canisters of teargas to disperse the over 1000 strong protest sending members and bystanders scurrying for cover. Many people were affected by the teargas including children.
Many had to seek medical attention including the members who were arrested at parliament and beaten by the Riot police during the 20 minute wait for the police van to take them into custody, a bystander had his cell phone taken and was beaten up.
Riot Police based at Parliament disrupted the protests and fired canisters of teargas to disperse the over 1000 strong protest sending members and bystanders scurrying for cover. Many people were affected by the teargas including children.
Many had to seek medical attention including the members who were arrested at parliament and beaten by the Riot police during the 20 minute wait for the police van to take them into custody, a bystander had his cell phone taken and was beaten up.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Robert Mugabe
Today while talking to some people about Zimbabwe and the fact that Mugabe is toxic and that he has to go, someone blames the West and points to the fact that only Arab and African leaders end up at The Hague.
Why he says?
My response; what a joke my friend. Do you see Western leaders killing, bombing or raping their citizens? Do you see then rig elections? Do you see them loose an election and refuse to leave office?
The fact is the majority of African and Arab leaders are dictators and it is so sad that most of them get away with murder.
This world needs much more God fearing men and woman in office. We need a world wide leadership revival.
Why he says?
My response; what a joke my friend. Do you see Western leaders killing, bombing or raping their citizens? Do you see then rig elections? Do you see them loose an election and refuse to leave office?
The fact is the majority of African and Arab leaders are dictators and it is so sad that most of them get away with murder.
This world needs much more God fearing men and woman in office. We need a world wide leadership revival.
Violence fears rise in Zimbabwe
With word of elections sometime this year in Zimbabwe, many are filled with fear as the prospect of a free and fair election is far from close and the reminders of intimidation, beatings, torture and the loss of loved ones ring loud and clear.
We all pray and hope for a free and fair election but without international monitors / observers, this will not happen as long as Zanu PF and Mugabe are around.
Mugabe has to GO. No more MUGABE no more ZANU PF
Scars from the 2008
We all pray and hope for a free and fair election but without international monitors / observers, this will not happen as long as Zanu PF and Mugabe are around.
Mugabe has to GO. No more MUGABE no more ZANU PF
Scars from the 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Today
I had a very eventful day and despite the ups and downs, I will keep moving FORWARD as I am one that believes.
At least I still get to see tomorrow. At least I still get to eat, move breath and take another step.
Today many have died in Syria, North Korea and Zimbabwe and will never be able to look forward to tomorrow.
What to do?
PRAY. For some it is lent, and as you partake, please, pray for the masses that need your prays.
As you partake in your lent, please consider donating the value of at least a meal to a charity. especially one that you know is credible and operates in the mentioned countries. I promise, you will b doing something for someone that will be eternally grateful.
Stay blessed.
At least I still get to see tomorrow. At least I still get to eat, move breath and take another step.
Today many have died in Syria, North Korea and Zimbabwe and will never be able to look forward to tomorrow.
What to do?
PRAY. For some it is lent, and as you partake, please, pray for the masses that need your prays.
As you partake in your lent, please consider donating the value of at least a meal to a charity. especially one that you know is credible and operates in the mentioned countries. I promise, you will b doing something for someone that will be eternally grateful.
Stay blessed.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
ZABU PF on a recruitment drive
With elections this year and Zimbabweans not sure when, Mugabe and his ronies are on a massive recruitment drive.
Many people in different parts of Zimbabwe are been forced to register to vote and to vote for ZANU PF.
The Standard ran a story of some vendors at a flea market who said they were being ordered to support the ruling party and buy membership cards before being allowed to operate stalls at Unit O shopping centre.
One trader, who refused to be named for the fear of victimisation, said they have been forced to dance to the Zanu PF tune for a long time.
Another trader, who asked not to be named, said they were also being forced to register as voters and to notify the party after doing so. “We were advised to go and register as voters after that one is required to
visit the local Zanu PF offices with a paper that serves as a proof that you have registered and they record you in their book,” said the trader. “
In the past few years, flea markets and bus termini in Zimbabwe’s urban areas have become cash cows for financially-struggling Zanu PF.In Harare, flea market and other small-scale business operators in Mbare’s
Magaba, Green market, Mupedzanhamo and Siya-so are always forced to fund Zanu PF activities or to attend the party’s meetings or heroes day celebrations.
Many people in different parts of Zimbabwe are been forced to register to vote and to vote for ZANU PF.
The Standard ran a story of some vendors at a flea market who said they were being ordered to support the ruling party and buy membership cards before being allowed to operate stalls at Unit O shopping centre.
One trader, who refused to be named for the fear of victimisation, said they have been forced to dance to the Zanu PF tune for a long time.
Another trader, who asked not to be named, said they were also being forced to register as voters and to notify the party after doing so. “We were advised to go and register as voters after that one is required to
visit the local Zanu PF offices with a paper that serves as a proof that you have registered and they record you in their book,” said the trader. “
In the past few years, flea markets and bus termini in Zimbabwe’s urban areas have become cash cows for financially-struggling Zanu PF.In Harare, flea market and other small-scale business operators in Mbare’s
Magaba, Green market, Mupedzanhamo and Siya-so are always forced to fund Zanu PF activities or to attend the party’s meetings or heroes day celebrations.
Zimbabwea Election will be stolen again
The U.S. ambassador in Zimbabwe fears the troubled southern African nation will face another stolen election this year because the ruling party appears to have no desire to allow a free and fair vote.
Ambassador David Bruce Wharton cited the presence of government troops across the country and a campaign of intimidation against civil rights advocates by the ZAN U - PF and its ring leader Robert Mugabe.
“We are concerned by the deployment of Zimbabwe Defense Forces throughout the country on nominal ‘administrative service’ duty who may seek to influence how community will vote,” “We are also concerned that elements of the state have commenced with a concerted campaign to intimidate civil society and that the state-run media and various other state institutions show a consistent pattern of bias in favor of one particular party.” he told a Zimbawean newspaper recently.
Ambassador David Bruce Wharton cited the presence of government troops across the country and a campaign of intimidation against civil rights advocates by the ZAN U - PF and its ring leader Robert Mugabe.
“We are concerned by the deployment of Zimbabwe Defense Forces throughout the country on nominal ‘administrative service’ duty who may seek to influence how community will vote,” “We are also concerned that elements of the state have commenced with a concerted campaign to intimidate civil society and that the state-run media and various other state institutions show a consistent pattern of bias in favor of one particular party.” he told a Zimbawean newspaper recently.
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