This is in spite of the serious structural problems in the political movements of this country starting from Zanu PF which has failed to transform from a liberation movement to a political party. This has further been reflected in the systematic failure and socio-economic and political chaos that the country that the country faces. In 2014, we have witnessed the closure of over 4 500 companies while thousands of workers have be laid off from work. It is regrettable that 2015 will prove to be another difficult year for the people as Zanu PF has neither the capacity nor the capacity to turn around the national economy.
The appointments made last week by Robert Mugabe of the country’s two vice presidents, Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekeza Mphoko, the reshuffling of the Cabinet and the recent announcement of the national budget by Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa have all failed to inspire confidence in the nation and will not move the country forward. The nation has heard, seen and lived it before and our lives have worsened because of the political deformities and lack of courage to act differently. The MDC Renewal Team believes that the national economic and political crises that Zimbabwe is facing can only be resolved through national dialogue and we re-affirm our commitment to talkhhhh with everyone. As such we are happy that we have signed a ground breaking reunification agreement with our colleagues in the MDC and we are confident that this is a crucial step towards the establishment of grand coalition that will deliver democratic transition.
We also recommit to the idea of a National Transitional Technical Council (NTTC) made of technocrats whose mandate will be to turning around and stabilise the country’s economy and create conditions that are conducive for the holding of free, fair and credible elections. We note with concern that violence is again rearing its ugly head as our members in Chitungwiza have been savagely attacked by some thugs belonging to Morgan Tsvangirai and some misguided elements in his party. Such acts underscore the importance of expeditiously setting up the National Healing, Peace and Reconciliation Commission whose mandate is to ensure that Zimbabwe is healed following decades of violence and intolerance, which have become engrained in our culture.
In spite of the doom and gloom that the nation is facing after the Zanu PF government has stolen the cheer out of the festive season, the MDC Renewal Team wishes the people of Zimbabwe a merry Christmas and a prosperous and peaceful 2015. We urge the citizens to exercise caution as they travel to various destinations. May God bless you!!! May God bless Zimbabwe!!
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The real tragedy here is that the leaders, like Mrs Holland, are themselves are con-fused lot; they promised to bring democratic change, in this case, but did not have a clue what those democratic changes were and how they were to be brought about. Even today, with the benefit of hindsight, they still do not have the foggiest idea what they are talking about. Because if the MDC-Renewal team did then they would have realised that this technical committee they are wittering about now would not be required if they had implemented the democratic reforms during the GNU as promised!
The team would also realise that getting Zanu PF to agree to having any meaning democratic reforms implemented now is going to be a real big challenged and yet the party had agreed to the reforms as part of the GPA.