ZimEye:ZEC Boss Dies ‘In Mysterious Circumstances’

A cloud of mystery hangs over the sudden death of a senior Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) official, Mr. Shupikai Mashereni whose departure came barely a week after demanding his dues for his service in ZEC. It is alleged that he began pestering a named official from the ministry of State Security for a farm measuring 70 hectares that he had been promised soon after the 2013 Zimbabwe elections.

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Angelbert Munjanja

Blog/Webmaster

MDC Southend Branch

All Roads Leads to Southend 24 Sept, 12th Anniversary Celebrations

All is set for the MDC Southeast District Council meeting ,and 12th Anniversary celebrations to be hosted by Southend On Sea branch on 24 September 2011.Kindly be informed that we are finalising all preparations.We have finalised our guest list which will include people as far back from Zimbabwe and representatives of governments in waiting from all over the world. Member from various civic organisation and our local mebers of parliament have already been invited and positive responses are coming.

Our theme for free,fair and peaceful elections in Zimbabwe should go a long way and ensure a smooth transition of power from the Mugabe regime. Change is inevitable in Zimbabwe. All members of the MDC living in diaspora should ensure that the party is well equipped for victory and form the next democratic government in Zimbabwe. MDC Southend will join hands with all members and well wishers to ensure that victory is certain.All proceeds from the fund raising will be channeled to this worth cause.
Members of the fundraising committee are working flat out that revelers will have a memorable enjoyable day in the sea side  resort of Southend On Sea. The catering department is expected to feed over 200 guests. Seasoned DJ and our blog master Angelbert Munjanja assisted by Tawanda Chiwira will keep you on your toes with fine music. Patrick Nyamwanza our venue manager will ensure you drink to the top your neck in a safe environment. I will compliment all their efforts in the bar, where I am promising you world class service which you normally pay handsomely in the hospitality industry. Those who will need accommodation are advised to contact us as we have made plans for a weekend stay in Southend.


MDC 12th Anniversary Fundraising Celebrations 
24th September 2011 at 
St Helen's Catholic Church 
27 Milton Road
Westcliff On Sea
SS0 7JP
Southend On Sea Branch will spearhead the campaign for 'Free, Fair and Peaceful Elections' in Zimbabwe.
For more information and directions kindly contact: 
Charlie    07576210381
Garikayi   07766618441

See You All There!!

Sibabngani Machingauta

Southend MDC Hausunde

South East District Statement

Following an extra ordinary South East District Council meeting held over the weekend 28th May 2011, which was attended by seven out of a possible ten Branches where-at those present committed themselves to furthering the objects of the MDC within the UK & Ireland Assembly. The members also reinstated their position in respect of the resolutions passed on the 30th April 2011. The District, however, declines insinuations that they closed their door to dialogue, nowhere in the resolutions was this stated. As a District, we salute the majority of the Branch executives and the membership for remaining resolute, steadfast and fearless while they were threatened with an array of measures, in the event they decided to stick with the resolutions.

This District would like to recognise the efforts of the Provincial Treasurer, Mr T. Chamboko, who contacted both offices of the District Chair and Vice Chair and requested them to facilitate a forum for engagement with the people. Unfortunately, he failed to make it in time on the 28th, we, however, recognise that sense of political maturity and exhibition of unparalleled leadership qualities not so evident. Yes, in a true democracy there will always be dissenting ideas, it is how we deal with them that distinguishes democrats from autocrats.

This District has also welcomed the move that the District Chairs would like to engage with South East District in a bid to understand the issues and chart a way forward. South East District will facilitate and create a platform for this healthy dialogue to allow for a process that recognises that we are a Party Par Excellence hinged on democratic principles, lest we allow ourselves to be a mirror image of ZANU (PF). Thank you North District Chair for taking this bold step and initiating this process, we can assure you that the people of South East are humbled and will give you a hearty warm welcome and reinstate our commitment to being part of the family. We shall advise you of a venue and date.

South East District is cognisant of the need for unity and solidarity more-so at this time when the Party is gearing itself for elections and preparing to be the next government, it is the actions of Province that tend to raffle feathers. We remain focussed, disciplined and loyal!

I thank you all; let us remain united and resolute!

Remember these wise words by Harry Truman, “It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences.”

Khama Matambanadzo

MDC South East District Chair

"South East District, Real Change In The Making"

Solomon Madzore Leads MDC Youth

I would like to congratulate President Morgan Tsvangirai for being unanimously elected as the President of MDC. I also congratulate all those who were elected at the historic third congress in Bulawayo.

 As the youth chair of vibrant Southend-On-Sea branch i would like to congratulate our national youth chairperson Solomon Madzore for a victorious triumphant. I would also want to thank those who exercised their democratic right to elect Solomon Madzore. Our elected Secretary General Tendai Biti once said that darkness will never over shadow sunlight and i believe this is the beginning of the new dawn.

 I would like to edge the MDC Provincial Youth Structure to brace for the demands of the forth coming Referendum and general elections. It is us the youth who shall liberate Zimbabwe and ensure that the MDC will form the next democratic government. I’m one of those who accept that we have a challenging task to reignite the MDC Youth Structure in the United Kingdom and i would like Solomon to rain your unwavering leadership in the party.

Linah Mutambanuki

Youth Chair 

MDC Southend Hausunde

Message From Mandlenkosi Ncube

Leeds - MDC Congress 2nd April 2011

I would like to congratulate all of my fellow Southend-on-Sea members who made into the South East District Executive... makorokoto - amhlophe.  I myself feel honoured to be given the opportunity to work with you in this executive spectrum.  I believe this is the best war cabinet to continue with the struggle to liberate our beloved Zimbabwe.  As the vice chair for the Youth Assembly I promise not to let the party down and luckily our Youth Assembly is led by a very energetic and committed Mr Tawanda Chiwira which means we will definitely inject a new life into the party..TSHISA MPAMA TSHISA!!

Now as we head to the Congress I urge everyone to make sure you don't miss out on history in the making.  Make sure you are part of it.  We need to join hands in the fight to bring down Mugabe and his compatriots!

Lastly I would like to say good luck to the MDC Southend and South East District candidates as we head for the provincial elections...see you all at the Congress..SOUTHEND- HAUSUNDE!!

Mandlenkosi Ncube

Youth Vice Chairperson

South East District

Zimbabwe Weekly Headlines February 4th, 2011

President Robert Mugabe has publicly stated last week that elections will be held this year with or without a new constitution. He added that he has the constitutional right to dissolve Parliament and call for fresh polls.

THE Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T), whose national executive met last weekend, has passed a resolution to the effect that the party will not contest any national election before the adoption of a new constitution. The party also demanded that there should be a clear roadmap on the polls after the adoption of the new constitution to replace the current compromise Lancaster House document.

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National Oil Company of Zimbabwe (Noczim) last week had their entire cash resources seized by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) due to default in payment of fuel importation duties and other imports. With the seizure of its funds, Noczim was unable to effect payment for the petroleum which it had purchased, which petroleum was in tanks at Beira, in Mozambique, pending forwarding to Zimbabwe through the Beira Corridor pipeline.  As a result, a fuel shortage in Zimbabwe was imminent, with a major scarcity already prevailing in Harare.

Bearing in mind that Noczim is a government parastatal, and that Zimra is government’s revenue collection vehicle, I wonder what steps the government will take to prevent the wheels of the economy from coming to a complete halt.

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To many senior government officials in ZANU PF, the violent and chaotic land reform programme presented a perfect opportunity for them to get rich overnight.  They descended upon the most viable agricultural enterprises across the country like hungry vultures and devoured the assets. But today, the farms are ruined and without their equipment which was either sold or lay broken in the fertile agricultural soils. And consequently, the nation’s economy has crumbled to its knees.
It emerged last week that ZANU PF officials operating as the so-called Masvingo Initiative intend to seize a number of private preserves belonging to Germans, including the Save Valley Conservancy Trust.
A mob of about 150 seized Lake Chivero Recreational Park, Kumba Shiri resort, and several other sites around the lake, forbidding guests and employees from leaving.
Robert Mugabe's nephew, Patrick Zhuwao, has claimed responsibility for the invasions. Ironically, the invasions occurred while Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi was at a conference in Spain where he branded Zimbabwe ‘the world of wonders’.

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Traditional leaders and soldiers are being used by ZANU PF to force villagers in remote areas of Zimbabwe to sign a ZANU PF ‘anti-sanctions’ petition. The campaign is an attempt by ZANU PF to get more than a million signatures on a petition against the targeted restrictions that were placed on Robert Mugabe and his close allies by the E.U., the U.K. and the United States.  The petition shall then be handed to Western ambassadors for onward transmission to their capitals.

“Ticha gura maoko nemazino,” meaning ‘we shall be breaking hands and teeth’, was the chilling message sent out to villagers of Rusape, Gokwe and Masvingo province who fail to sign the document. If ZANU PF is so desperate to have sanctions removed, the simple and cost effective way of achieving this is by employing democratic principles that they vowed to when they took over power from the Rhodesian government.

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has held an urgent meeting with Robert Mugabe to discuss escalating violence perpetrated by ZANU PF militia on MDC structures. The Prime Minister, who is under severe pressure from his party colleagues who are demanding protection,  is angered by  the way the police are selectively applying the law. As usual, Robert Mugabe denied planning the violence and shouldered the blame on mischief makers.

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It seems that convicted serial rapist Madzibaba Godfrey Nzira,  a self proclaimed prophet and ZANU PF supporter,  was pardoned and released from jail by Robert Mugabe in order to start a campaign to coerce members of the Apostolic sect to rally behind ZANU PF.  The convict, originally sentenced to 20 years, only served 7 years of that sentence.

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Zanu (PF) youths popularly known as Chipangano have this week visited vendors in Mbare demanding President Mugabe's birthday donations of $1.00 and voter registration receipts for the forthcoming referendum to choose a new constitution for Zimbabwe. The President turns 87 on the 26^th of this month.

Joao Matandirani
MDC Southend Hausunde