PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe says the ruling Zanu PF party has complied with all Sadc resolutions and will not make further concessions to the Movement for Democratic Change party until the all-inclusive Government is in place.
President Mugabe said the MDC-T party either “accept (the Global Political Agreement) or it’s a break”.
“This is the occasion when it’s either they accept or it’s a break. After all, this is an interim agreement,” he told the Sunday Mail newspaper.
“If they have any issues they deem outstanding, they can raise them after they come into the inclusive Government,” he added.
“This is a meeting which is taking place against a decision of Sadc which we already have. We have gone past negotiations and whatever concessions were there to be made have already been made,” said Mugabe.
“We have signed an agreement which we have already gazetted as required by Sadc. We have done all that Sadc expected us to do and all that remains is fulfilling the agreement by forming an inclusive Government,” he said.
Sadc and the African Union are the guarantors of the Global Political Agreement signed on 15 September 2008 by Zanu PF and the two formations on the opposition MDC.
President Mugabe said the “starting point” after Monday’s meeting, which will be chaired by a Sadc trio comprising the Facilitator to the talks, former South African President Thabo Mbeki, current Sadc Chair and President of SA, Kgalema Motlanthe and Mozambican President, Armando Guebuza, will be the appointment of MDC leaders Morgan Tsvangirai and Prof Arthur Mutambara as Prime Minister and deputy PM, respectively.
"The starting point (after Monday) is the appointment of the leaders followed by the ministers. The appointments can be made right away in anticipation that the agreement now contained in Constitutional Amendment No. 19 will not be opposed in Parliament," said President Mugabe.
Tsvangirai returned to Zimbabwe yesterday after spending more than two months in self-imposed exile in Botswana.
He expressed his willingness to form an all-inclusive Government but said his party will not be “bulldozed” into an agreement.
He will meet with the three Sadc leaders Monday, which is aimed at ironing out differences between Zanu PF and MDC-T over the formation of an inclusive Government.
Motlanthe, Mbeki and Guebuza arrive in Harare tomorrow for the high level meeting.
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Subject: Sisi Ngwenya
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:42:17 • Congrats for telling it like it is!!
Of course you will be insulated and called names but fact and truth are on your side.
Prayer Man • n/a
Subject: Pray For SADC leaders
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:29:58 • SADC is a guarantor to this Global Political Agreement. They were mandated by AU to negotiate these discussions. My understanding is that AU wanted a 50-50 agreement as evidenced by Tanzania's statement if you follow this link http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-09-02-aus-patience-with-zim-wears-thin
So my question to SADC is. What do you understand about the deal in Zimbabwe. Is it a 50-50 deal? SADC should tell the people of Zimbabwe whether its 50-50 or not. This is because Zanu claims to have satisfied SADC requirements on forming the inclusive government and that they are saying no more concessions. They are accusing MDC of disrespecting SADC by refusing to accept what is on the table so far. But the ministerial allocations are not agreed upon by all parties as evidenced by Tsvangirai's statement. If it was maybe 50-50, maybe they would do Pick and I pick and so on. So first things first, SADC must define what nature of a deal they want to see in Zimbabwe. If it 50-50 then all posts will be shared equally and power distributed equally. This is my understanding of Power Sharing.
I urge all Saints to stand in prayer with these SADC leaders so that they execute their mandate with wisdom from God. If God is for us, who can be against us.
I thank you
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Subject: GNU
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:53:29 • Sis Ngwenya- Why have you deserted your residency at Zimdaily? Mixing religion and politics is very dangerous. We want manna here and now and not some after life promises. The missionaries took the land and left us with the bibles. Repent Sis Ngwenya.
Isaac Bwoni • ibwoni@gmail.com
Subject: Kupfimbwa
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:46:04 • Tsvangirai ngaarege kuita kunge musikana ari kunyengwa. We are tired of his demands. So many of them such that he seems to be preparing his own comfort at the expense of even those who voted for him. I feel pity for those who think that this guy is their messiah.
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Subject: What do you expect?
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:45:06 • This man is too old, too sick and too cruel in his ways to change. He will not compromise.
Why not just let him go it alone because if MDC accepts the terms as they are, the difference will be the same the man will still make sole decisions. But then MDC will die because they will have legitimised tyranny.
MDC and the rest of those who think they can get anything better from this man are day dreaming.
You will see.
Baaka • bakaa@gmail ,com
Subject: GNU
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:07:45 • Tndai Muvirimi thanks for your letter. But as I see it I dont think BOB is being unreasonable. An agreement has been signed already and why should people keep asking for more talks when they have already sat, agreed and signed?
Why should a common man in the street want to be consulted for the appointment of Govt personnel? This is share stupidity. Mr PM to be can only be consulted after joning Govt period.
We are tired of talks. Its either we suffer or its all done. Hapana kusiri kufa. Inga Smith akatiuraira hama dzedu wani asi takazongokunda.
Omugabe • Dziva@sanandresano.com
Subject: Look Inward & Look East for Self-development, Zim Patriots!
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:21:18 • ZANU-PF needs to ignore those who are Mentally Deluded by Colonialists (MDC).
The lost leaders of the MDC are playing the games of their racist and wicked masters.
Zim Patriots defeated the criminal invaders, and WILL ALSO brush aside any self-hating African who would serve the devils.
The lost leaders of MDC ARE NOT real leaders. They should be ignored.
Zim Patriots need to Look East and move on.
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Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:29:13 • Nhai Mugabe what picture are you giving? What do you want at 85 years? Mugabe you know very well that Tsvangirai won presidential elections on 29 March 2008. In Jesus Name, I bind the demons in you which are rejoicing to see Zimbabweans sufferings. Mugabe, you are not above God. Yes you said Zimbabwe Is Mine. Be rest assured that come 2009, our God will not fail us. God is watching over you. Your wife Grace beat a journalist in Hong Kong and you charged on one in Egypt. Your supporters are killing, raping, torturing and kidnapping innocent souls. A two year old is detained in those dirty jails of yours. You have turned your house, A House of Boxers. My prayer for you Mugabe and Grace is that God gives you long life so that you see God's Miracles. Zimbabwe will be restored to its being bread basket of Africa imi mazorodzwa muMansion yenu. What you are doing is really really not fair. Your hands are stained with blood, your fingers with guilt, your lips have spoken lies and your tongue mutters wicked things.There is no justice in your government. The acts of violence are in your hands. Truth is nowhere to be found and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. Learn to fear God. Mugabe should be worshipping God and thanking Him for the 85 years nyama nemweya zviripamwe chete. There were so many who wished to be presidents, who wished to reach that age, but their lives were cut short. Its really a blessing for you Mugabe. Why misuse that blessing instead of retiring like other Presidents across the borders. Mugabe we really appreciate your contribution in the liberation struggle but dont take advantage of that. Zanu conferences and congresses have been held but you still instil fear on those who talk about succession. I really feel pity for you. Children are not going to school, universities are not functioning, because you are able you take Bona to Hong Kong university where the mother bullies journalists. At 85 you are having sleepless nights for what? Chizororai Gushungo. In a month's time you will be 85 years old. You have a beautiful wife Grace, concubines Benonia and Oppah, beautiful kids, Bona, Robert, Chatunga, Benonia's child and that big girl in Bulawayo whom you gave a car during her wedding. What more do you want Gushungo? Upenyu ndewaMwari. Siyirai vana vatonge. I pray for you that God have mercy on you. We are all sinners. Confess and Repent of your sins. Our God is a Forgiving Father. Once you turn away from your evil deeds, the Word says, you become a new creation and old things are passed away. Tatenda
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Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:02:27 • Zvino nhai kana modaro Gushungo, mati mhuri yoparara here makatarisa? Ipai nguva yakakwana pakutaurirana mugadzirise nyika yechipikirwa. Zano ndega haina chmuo. Tauriranai nevana veZimbabwe nyika igadzirike. This stance of yours which has turned into a trademark has not worked in the past and will never work in the future. Zimbabwe's future rests in your hands, please use this responsibilty wisely. I beg you. Remember, never say never in life.
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