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  • Tsvangirai’s First Real Post Election Defeat Interview

    Tsvangirai’s First Real Post Election Defeat Interview

    The 2013 harmonised elections in Zimbabwe once again brought about a disappointing result for MDC-T as they failed to secure a win. Since the results were announced, the President of MDC-T, Morgan Tsvangirai has not been very vocal about the events that took place before, during and after 31 July, 2013.

    However, there have been a number of supporters and critics who have had a lot to say about him and the Movement for Democratic Change. This has included commentary from pundits that the party did not do much over the years to prepare themselves for the elections; that they haven’t done anything different to what they have done in the past to try and defeat Mugabe and Zanu-PF; that this event has marked the beginning of the end for Tsvangirai; that SADC/AU is not to blame; and the list goes on.

    He recently sat down for an interview with Violet Gonda on 1st TV where they discussed a number of issues surrounding the elections and the way forward for MDC-T. Even though what Tsvangirai has to say may seem a bit vague and confusing at times, it gives a bit more insight into his thoughts about the elections, his current frame of mind, possible actions that they may take and the way forward for the party.

    Watch it and let us know what your thoughts are (by leaving a comment below) on the future of Tsvangirai and MDC-T.

  • The ZANU-PF & MDC-T 2013 Election Manifestos

    The ZANU-PF & MDC-T 2013 Election Manifestos

    Over the last few months, some political milestones have been reached in Zimbabwe with one of the more significant ones being the signing of a new Constitution. Along with the Constitution came the need for general elections that in recent weeks were set for 31 July 2013 by President Mugabe. MDC-T leader Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has made unsuccessful attempts to have the elections postponed until a later date and appeals to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) have ruled in Mugabe’s favour and concluded that the elections are to be held on the 31st.

    With that ruling, Zanu-PF and MDC-T have gone into full election mode with both parties choosing last weekend to launch their election manifestos with Zanu-PF launching theirs on the 5th of July and MDC-T on the 7th of July.

    The election manifestos serve to outline each party’s vision and what they have planned for Zimbabwe’s future. As you can imagine, the intentions stated will contain a number of measures that the general population would like to see being implemented. The thing about manifestos is that they are NOT legally binding. So, a party can state a raft of intentions that win them crucial votes, intentions of which when the winning party get’s into office does not deliver on.

    Every vote counts and will have an impact Zimbabwe’s future. Make sure that when you cast your vote, it is based on sound a decision that takes what you consider as important factors into consideration.

    To view the manifestos, visit the links below: