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<a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira">Linda Masarira</a>, the leader of LEAD Party, has suggested that the alleged abduction of CCC MP Takudzwa Ngadziore was staged in a bid to cast the spotlight on Zimbabwe ahead of the SADC Extraordinary Summit which resumes in Luanda, Angola on Saturday, 04 November 2023.
Ngadziore recorded the alleged abduction incident live on Facebook as the gunmen chased after him in Harare on 01 November.
CC deputy spokesperson Gift Siziba later posted on X saying Ngadziore was tortured and dumped in Christon Bank in Mazoe.
However, Masarira said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) should investigate the alleged abduction, saying it “doesn’t make sense at all” that the State would abduct Ngadziore, assault him and dump him for no reason. She wrote on X:
<blockquote>
On a serious note, what threat does Takudzwa Ngadziore pose to the state that he would be allegedly abducted and dumped like what CCC Cdes are saying?
Is the state so gullible to just abduct, assault and dump for no reason? This story doesn’t make sense at all.
A few months ago, someone was attacked by men who he had stepped toes on a Rufaro marketing deal, and it was alleged that it is the system.
Even those who get assaulted after having differences with their own friends or partners claim it is CIO or ZANU PF.
My appeal is for [ZRP] to look for the man with the gun and investigate this case thoroughly. His face is very visible, and we need to get to the bottom of all these shenanigans that continue to pose a non-existent threat to our political economy.
</blockquote>
Masarira queried why abductions of opposition activists “always” happen just before some regional or international meeting, implying that Ngadziore staged the kidnapping. She said:
<blockquote>
Is it a coincidence that these abductions always happen a few days before some regional or international meeting? ZANU or CIO always strikes when SADC, AU, UN or any international forum?
I am game to manhunt the man with the gun, let us look for him and effect a citizen’s arrest.
</blockquote>
She, however, didn’t indicate how unarmed citizens can arrest a man armed with an assault rifle.
The SADC virtual Extra-Ordinary Summit held on Tuesday, 31 October adjourned after preliminary discussions on the political and security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Later that day, the SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana issued a statement saying the SADC leaders decided to resume the discussions in Luanda, Angola on Saturday.
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Takudzwa Ngadziore's Alleged Abduction Doesn't Make Sense - Linda Masarira

Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party President Linda Masarira has proposed a power-sharing arrangement similar to Zimbabwe’s former Government of National Unity (GNU) in response to the country’s disputed election results. Masarira suggests a 10-year hiatus from elections to allow for a negotiated government that can amend laws and promote national healing. Masarira was unable to contest the presidency after failing to pay the required US$20,000.
Masarira believes a GNU would reduce the likelihood of opposition party supporters resorting to violence. Her party did not field a candidate due to the high nomination fee of $1,000, which she argues excludes many from participating in politics. In a statement released on Wednesday, Masarira said:
<blockquote>
As a political party that was involved in the Zimbabwean 2023 elections LEAD propose that since the elections stand disputed the only wayforwad is an all inclusive power-sharing arrangement. The LEAD proposed Power-sharing arrangement aims to reduce the risk of continued political polarisation and possibility of civil conflict by guaranteeing all political parties and civil societies a role in the Zimbabwean government, directly or indirectly, thus lessening the stakes of political contestation. In this way, the proposed power-sharing will reduce the risk that spoilers will resort to violence if they do not succeed in the process of democratic electoral contestation. While power-sharing can reduce the incentive of electoral losers to renege on their commitment to democracy, we argue that this depends on the nature of the relevant groups, as well as on the political institutions that will be chosen.
LEAD believes that, elections have three main functions in a democracy. First, they are means of choosing the people’s representatives to a legislature, senate, and local authority or to a single office such as the presidency. Second, elections are not just a means of choosing representatives but also of choosing governments. Indeed, in many established democracies, elections are primarily a contest between competing political parties to see who will control the government. Finally, elections are a means of conferring legitimacy on the political system. When, at the end of the electoral process there is no notional consensus to the effect that the process has managed to serve it purpose the logical thing is to enter into a power sharing arrangement while setting up conditions and institutions for a better electoral showing.
As a nation, we have to understand that there is always the overarching issue of under what circumstances elections can help to build a new democratic order in Zimbabwe, and under what circumstances they can undermine democracy and pave the way for a return to polarisation and political violence. The high expectations, Zimbabweans often put on elections tend to be accompanied by a weakness in the preconditions for their success. As a polarised society, Zimbabwe lacks the political climate, social and economic stability, institutional infrastructure, and political will to mount successful elections.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe held elections on 23 – 24 August and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) declared President Emmerson Mnangagwa the winner with 52.6% of the vote, while main rival Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) received 44%. Both Chamisa and Mnangagwa claim victory in the election.
The CCC has since called for fresh polls citing irregularities during the elections such as ballot shortages, lack of an auditable voters’ roll, voter suppression, intimidation, and failure to address basic requests. Similar concerns were echoed by observer missions from the SADC, EU, and Commonwealth, which Zimbabwe plans to rejoin.
The previous Government of National Unity (GNU) in Zimbabwe was formed in 2008 after a disputed presidential election. It came about through a political agreement between the two major parties, ZANU-PF and MDC, facilitated by regional and international mediators. President Mugabe remained in power, while Morgan Tsvangirai became Prime Minister. The aim was to bring stability, implement reforms, and address economic challenges. However, the GNU faced difficulties, and it ended in 2013 with the subsequent elections and ZANU-PF’s victory.
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Linda Masarira Proposes Power-Sharing Resembling Zimbabwe's Previous GNU

Opposition LEAD party leader Linda Masarira says outgoing Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube’s reported electoral loss in Cowdray Park constituency is a lesson to all public officeholders not to take people for granted.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), was still to announce election results from the 23 August general elections on Thursday morning but unconfirmed reports indicated that Ncube had lost in Bulawayo’s Cowdray Park.
There were only two candidates who contested Cowdray Park, Ncube and CCC’s Pashor Raphael Sibanda.
Posting on X, formerly Twitter this Thursday, Masarira said Ncube was arrogant and did not respect civil servants and pensioners.
She said Zimbabwe’s next Finance Minister should learn from Ncube’s defeat and prioritise workers’ and pensioners’ dignity, livelihood, and well-being. <a href="https://twitter.com/lilomatic/status/1694634115352428902?s=20">Wrote Masarira</a>:
<blockquote>
Mthuli underestimated the people’s struggle. I have, on several occasions, implored him to consider the plight of pensioners and civil servants in Zimbabwe.
In his arrogance, he had the audacity to show workers the middle finger and utter reckless statements to workers struggling to make ends meet.
Mthuli’s demise is a lesson to all in the future who will want to run for public office not to take for granted issues to do with livelihoods.
Whoever occupies the Finance Ministers seat after these elections should seriously prioritise workers’ and pensioner’s dignity, livelihood, and well-being.
</blockquote>
In the run-up to the 23 August 2023 elections, Ncubce embarked on infrastructure development projects, including the resurfacing of roads as well as introducing training programmes for youths.
He also said he was working with the Bulawayo City Council to ensure that all houses in the suburb are connected to the sewer system.
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Mthuli Ncube's "Demise" Is A Lesson To All Public Officeholders - Masarira

The spokesperson for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Fadzayi Mahere, has highlighted political intimidation and violence as significant factors contributing to women’s reluctance to assume political leadership positions. This reluctance is evident in the low participation rate of only 11% of women in this year’s general elections, despite women comprising the majority of the country’s population. Among the 11 individuals vying for the presidency, Elisabeth Valerio of the United Zimbabwe Alliance is the sole female candidate.
In the previous 2018 elections, there were a record-breaking four female contenders for the presidency. However, when candidate registration closed for the National Assembly in this election cycle, the major political parties had fielded fewer than 12% women candidates each. In the National Assembly, there are 70 women candidates compared to 637 men across 210 constituencies, representing a meagre 11% of the overall candidate pool, a decline from the 14% figure in 2018.
During a recent press conference in Harare, Fadzayi Mahere of the Citizens Coalition for Change emphasized that the hostile political environment in the country acts as a deterrent for women actively engaging in politics. She said:
<blockquote>
We would have loved to see more women participating in leadership positions but sadly violence, harassment and intimidation are forcing women to shy away.
We must create a safe and inclusive environment where women can participate, express their ideas and contribute to the development of our nation. Let us break these barriers and empower women to take their place in shaping the future of Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
Linda Masarira, the president of the Labour Economists Afrikan Democrats, expressed similar sentiments after her unsuccessful bid for the presidency. Masarira said:
<blockquote>
As an advocate for gender equality, I am determined to challenge the patriarchal norms that persist in Zimbabwe’s political landscape. It is high time we dismantle the barriers that favour men.
Let us empower women to rise, amplify their voices, and reshape our political environment to truly reflect the diversity and strength of our nation.
</blockquote>
Section 17 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, however, stipulates the promotion of full gender balance and the complete participation of women, based on equality with men, in all spheres of Zimbabwean society.
In response to the low participation of women, the Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) emphasised that it would further relegate women to the periphery of development. WILD expressed concern that this marginalisation would hinder women’s involvement in decision-making processes, which is detrimental to democracy and perpetuates gender inequality. Additionally, it warned that women’s concerns regarding opportunities, public resource management, and service delivery would not receive adequate prioritization.
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Fadzayi Mahere: Political Intimidation And Violence Deter Women From Leadership

The High Court has dismissed Linda Masarira’s appeal against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) for rejecting her nomination papers to run for President due to a failure to pay nomination fees on time.
The court decision means that Masarira will not be contesting in the 2023 presidential elections. Masarira’s legal team said they do not know yet why the application was dismissed adding that they will only know after going through the full judgment which they are expecting this afternoon or Friday morning.
Speaking after the court session, Masarira expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that it reflects on the treatment of female politicians in Zimbabwe and claims that her political rights have been violated. She also said the way forward will be determined after reading the full judgement.
<h3>Some background:</h3>
Linda Masarira intended to run for the presidency in Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections but failed to pay the US$20,000 nomination fees using RTGS due to bank limits. Although ZEC extended the nomination window for those affected by payment systems, Masarira claims she was excluded from the period.
She challenged the decision in court, citing a lack of due diligence by ZEC on payment methods and systems. This issue is not unique to Masarira, as other female presidential candidates, such as Elisabeth Valerio, have had to turn to the courts to secure their nominations.
<h3>Several Candidates Not Contesting Anymore:</h3>
Money appears to be a significant barrier to political participation in Zimbabwe’s 2023 general elections. Several aspiring politicians have been unable to contest due to high nomination fees, such as Tendai Peter Munyanduri of the New Innovative and Modernisation Front (NIMF), who chose to contest for parliament instead. Similarly, Robert Chapman of the Democratic Union of Zimbabwe withdrew from the race due to his party’s inability to afford the US$20,000 nomination fee required by ZEC.
Nyasha Chikwinya of ZANU PF has blamed the lack of money for the poor participation of women in the 2023 elections. Chikwinya stated that women were not adequately prepared for the election because money is now playing a big role, and most women are unable to promise tangible things to voters.
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Masarira's Appeal Against ZEC's Rejection Of Her Presidential Candidacy Dismissed

High Court judge Justice Gladys Mhuri has reserved judgement in the matter where presidential aspirant Linda Masarira is challenging the rejection of her nomination papers.
Masarira had made an appeal challenging the decision of the Nomination Court to reject her nomination as a presidential candidate after she failed to raise the required US$20 000 fee.
The leader of the Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) said she wanted to pay using real-time gross settlement (RTGS), but the presiding officer insisted on cash or payment through the ZimSwitch Instant Payment Interchange Technology (ZIPIT) system.
Speaking in an interview with CITE’s <a href="https://cite.org.zw/high-court-reserves-judgement-in-masarira-presidential-candidacy-case/">Senzeni Ncube</a>, Masarira’s lawyer, Andrew Makoni of Mbidzo, Muchadehama and Makoni legal practitioners said the judgement was reserved. He said:
<blockquote>
So, judgement in the matter has been reserved by Justice Mhuri. We filed heads on Friday and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) given until tomorrow to file heads.
So, respondents number 1-4 then asked for time to also file their head of argument.
They will have the opportunity to file their heads of argument by tomorrow (Wednesday) 3 PM.  
Linda was also given until Wednesday to file supplementary heads of argument.
After the filing of supplementary heads of argument, the judge will determine whether there be a need for an oral argument on the matter, if she feels that there is a need for an oral argument, she will then call the parties to argue on the restrictive points that she may want us to address on and otherwise she will be ready to give a judgement on the matter.
</blockquote>
In her court papers, Masarira cited the Presiding Officer of the Nomination Court as the first respondent, the second respondent being the (ZEC) Chief Elections Officer, the third respondent being the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, the fourth respondent being ZEC, the fifth respondent being Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the sixth respondent being Nelson Chamisa, seventh respondent is Douglas Togaraseyi Mwonzora, eighth respondent is Lovemore Madhuku while the ninth respondent is Saviour Kasukuwere.
If the court rules in Masarira’s favour, she will become the second female presidential candidate after UZA president Elizabeth Valerio won her appeal last week.
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High Court Reserves Judgement In Linda Masarira's Candidacy Appeal

The Electoral Court will on 24 July hear an appeal by opposition Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party leader <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira">Linda Masarira</a> against the rejection of her nomination by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).
Masarira wanted to pay her US$20 000 nomination fee using the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) but failed to make the transaction due to bank limit issues.
She had, however, met all the other required conditions for nominations as her papers were in order.
Masarira approached the Electoral Court seeking redress arguing that she was being disenfranchised because of the country’s banking policies.
The court has now set 24 July as the date on which her challenge will be heard. Said Masarira:
<blockquote>
The Electoral Court has given me a set down date which is 24 July 2023, to hear my appeal where I am challenging why ZEC refused to accept RTGS payment for nomination fees.
So this is the set down date that has been sent to other respondents.
</blockquote>
Another female Presidential candidate <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Elisabeth_Valerio">Elisabeth Valerio</a>, who leads the United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA), successfully appealed against the rejection of her nomination by ZEC.
The court ruled that ZEC was wrong to reject her nomination and ordered that she be included on the list of presidential candidates for the 23 August 2023 elections.
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Electoral Court To Hear Linda Masarira’s Nomination Challenge On 24 July

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has filed two notices of appeal at the Electoral Court appealing against the decision of the Nomination Court, which rejected <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira/">Linda Masarira</a> and Elisabeth Valerio’s nomination as candidates for election to the office of President in general elections scheduled for 23 August.
Masarira and Valerio failed to pay the required US$20,000 fee by the end of Wednesday to register their candidacy for the election. Even after the <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission</a> (ZEC) gave <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">disqualified candidates</a> two hours to make the payment on Thursday, they still couldn’t make the payment. 
Linda Masarira leads the opposition <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Labour,_Economists_and_African_Democrats/">Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD)</a> while Elisabeth Valerio is president of the United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA).
<a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Elisabeth_Valerio">Elisabeth Valerio</a> recently condemned the <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Zimbabwean Parliament</a>‘s decision to uphold high <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">nomination fees</a> for candidates set by the <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission</a> (ZEC). Valerio expressed concern that the fees would prevent some aspiring candidates from participating in the upcoming elections as they cannot afford them. She argued that <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">high nomination fees</a> limit <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">political participation</a> to only those with financial resources and undermine the political rights of citizens.
According to Statutory Instrument (SI) 144 of 2022, parliamentary candidates must pay US$1,000, while presidential candidates must pay US$20,000 to run for their respective offices. 
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Masarira, Valerio Appeal Presidential Candidacy Disqualification

Eleven candidates have registered to run in Zimbabwe’s presidential election which is a huge decrease from a record number of 23 candidates who contested in the 2018 presidential election. The eleven candidates include the current president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Mnangagwa’s main challenger is Nelson Chamisa from the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party. Other candidates include
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Douglas_Mwonzora/">Douglas Mwonzora</a> (<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Movement_for_Democratic_Change/">MDC-T</a>),</li>
<li>Trust Chikohora (Zimbabwe Coalition for Peace and Development), </li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Lovemore_Madhuku/">Lovemore Madhuku</a> (<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/National_Constitutional_Assembly/">National Constituent Assembly (NCA</a>),</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Blessing_Kasiyamhuru/">Blessing Kasiyamhuru</a> (<a class="new" href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Zimbabwe_Partnership_for_Prosperity&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" title="Zimbabwe Partnership for Prosperity (page does not exist)">Zimbabwe Partnership for Prosperity</a> Party),</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Saviour_Kasukuwere/">Saviour Kasukuwere</a> (former youth minister – Independent),</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Joseph_Busha/">Joseph Makamba Busha</a> (Freezim Congress Party),</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Wilson_Harry_Peters/">Wilson Harry Peters</a> (<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Democratic_Opposition_Party" title="Democratic Opposition Party">Democratic Opposition Party</a>),</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2018/05/29/i-will-appoint-opposition-in-my-cabinet-muzorewa/">Gwinyai Muzorewa</a> (United African National Council (UANC)) and</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira/">Linda Masarirwa</a> (<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Labour,_Economists_and_African_Democrats/">Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD</a>), the only woman in the contest.</li>
</ol>
The final tally of successful applicants will be announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission on Thursday (today).
The Republic of Zimbabwe is preparing for its upcoming general election, which is scheduled to take place on August 23. The election will determine the country’s next president, as well as parliamentary and local government representatives for the next five years. 
The number of nominations has reduced, partly due to the high registration fees required. To participate in the presidential election, a candidate was required to pay US$20,000 (R400,000) for registration. The Nomination Court also demanded US$1000 (R20,000) for parliamentarians at provincial courts, and US$200 (R4,000) for those aspiring to Senate seats.
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UPDATE: 11 Candidates Have Registered To Run In Zimbabwe's Presidential Election

Six presidential aspirants have submitted their papers at the nomination court in Harare, marking the start of the general elections on August 23. The nomination court will consider and accept candidates for presidential, parliamentary, and local authority elections.
The presidential candidates include President Emmerson Mnangagwa (ZANU PF), Nelson Chamisa (CCC), Lovemore Madhuku (National Constituent Assembly (NCA), Trust Chikohora (Zimbabwe Coalition for Peace and Development), Linda Masarira (LEAD), and Douglas Mwonzora (MDC-T).
Saviour Kasukuwere, a presidential hopeful who plans to contest as an independent candidate, is currently registering his candidature as an independent. 
Prospective senators, members of parliament, and aspiring councillors are also filing their papers at provincial capitals and district centres across the country.
The Nomination Court for Zimbabwe’s upcoming elections requires a US$20 000 (R400,000) fee to be lodged at the high court for presidential candidates, US$1000 (R20,000) for parliamentarians at provincial courts, and US$200 (R4,000) for those aspiring to Senate seats.
Although the fees were contested last week, the Constitutional Court upheld the amounts. On Monday, opposition political parties filed an urgent court application seeking a reduction in the fees, but High Court Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi ruled that the matter was not urgent and should be set down for a normal hearing. 
ZAPU, an opposition party in Zimbabwe, has failed to file papers for the presidential nomination, with party leader Mr. Sibangilizwe Nkomo allegedly withdrawing his candidacy the night before the filing deadline. The high nomination fees were cited as one of the reasons for their decision not to participate in the presidential election.
The party spokesperson, Msongelwa Ndlovu, stated that ZAPU considered the nomination fees to be unreasonable and felt that they were being asked to buy their democratic rights for $20,000, which sends a bad message to disadvantaged children. However, sources within the party told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zapu-chickens-out-of-presidential-race/#:~:text=OPPOSITION%20ZAPU%20has%20failed%20to,Harmonised%20Elections%20on%20August%2023.">Chronicle</a> that the decision not to run for the presidency had nothing to do with the nomination fees, as the party had already raised the necessary funds. The timing of the announcement left the party without another option to appoint a new candidate for the presidential nomination. Nonetheless, ZAPU will participate in the National Assembly and local government elections.
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Six Presidential Candidates Submit Papers For Zimbabwe 23 Aug Elections

The leader of the opposition Labour Economists African Democrats (LEAD) party, Linda Masarira, has warned that the US$40 000 loans provided to legislators by the government will create voter apathy in the 2023 general elections.
The government extended a US$40 000 loan facility to all Members of Parliament (MPs) across the political divide and US$500 000 and US$350 000 for ministers and their deputies respectively.
The loan facility has been condemned by citizens considering that it comes when the MPs are nearing the end of their terms and the country’s health sector is in a sorry state.
Commenting on the loan facility in a Facebook post, Masarira said it will result in a low voter turnout in the 2023 election. She said:
<blockquote>
These loans are going to increase voter apathy in 2023.
Since elections are about 7 to 8 months away, how are the legislators going to pay back the loans if they are not re-elected into office?
I sense a grant packaged as a loan and we can’t keep silent as taxpayers’ funds are once again been looted.
The next we will hear is that the loans have been written off.
</blockquote>
According to a recent Afrobarometer survey, the electorate was dissatisfied with how its interests were being represented by MPs.
Parliamentarians are expected to represent those who elected them into office, but they seem to put a lot of pressure on the Treasury only when they want their needs to be met and their welfare to be catered for. | <a href="https://openparly.com/us40000-loan-facility-heres-why-masarira-has-rang-alarm-bells/">Open Parly</a>

US$40 000 Loan Facility Will Create Voter Apathy - Masarira

LEAD president Linda Masarira said that Zimbabwe should not seek to rejoin the Commonwealth, describing the organisation as useless and archaic.
Since the November 2017 military coup, the ZANU PF-led government has been seeking to rejoin the Commonwealth, which is made up of Britain, its former colonies, and a few other countries.
Masarira argued that joining the Commonwealth will not help Zimbabwe saying the organisation serves only to bolster Britain’s sense of importance in the world. She said:
<blockquote>
My heart bleeds when I see the Zimbabwean government making efforts of rejoining this useless Commonwealth of nations which is just a mere post-colonial club.
The Commonwealth still serves only to bolster Britain’s sense of importance in the world and to make it appear that its outdated stiff upper-lipped monarch still has a role in the modern world.
We should never be comfortable joining groupings that have no tangible benefit to the people of Zimbabwe.
The Commonwealth is not a free trade body like the EU, a unified defence group like NATO, or even an international quasi-legal body like the UN.
It does not seek to do anything much, other than vaguely demanding that members at least nod toward democracy.
The nod of democracy which is defined in British terms which I find quite absurd.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe withdrew from the Commonwealth two decades ago after former President Robert Mugabe and his inner circle were slapped with sanctions for human rights violations.
Last week a Commonwealth delegation was in Zimbabwe for a second assessment to see if the country had made progress on the conditions needed to rejoin the group.
Masarira believes Zimbabwe should focus on entrenching Pan-African values than joining the Commonwealth. She said:
<blockquote>
Zimbabwe should be focusing on entrenching Pan-Afrikan values, interests, and principles which will enable native Zimbabweans to own and control all the means of production in our quest to make Zimbabwe an economic powerhouse.
Zimbabwe will never be an economic giant using foreign currency and allocating key critical mining concessions to foreign investors.
We need to be able to encourage more Local Investment, champion wealth creation among native Zimbabweans and strengthen the Zimbabwe dollar which again should be renamed to a wholly Zimbabwean name, rebranded, and given a strong lease of life.
The economic stability strategies which should be implored should start by dumping all the eurocentric economic models that we are using which destroyed our economy.
We should define our own economic models and start doing things the Zimbabwean way to benefit the Zimbabwean people. Where there is a will there is always a way.
</blockquote>
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Commonwealth Is Useless & Archaic, Zimbabwe Should Not Rejoin - Masarira

A listener slammed ZANU PF Information Director, Tafadzwa Mugwadi, and Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party president, Linda Masarira, for blaming sanctions for the country’s economic challenges during an interview on State-owned radio, Star FM.
Mugwadi and Masarira were panelists alongside economist Gift Mugano on Star FM’s Muriro’s On Monday show.
They had been invited to discuss whether Zimbabwe had the capacity to speak with one voice over the issue of sanctions.
The unidentified listener asked host Linda Muriro how those complaining about sanctions could still afford top-of-the-range vehicles despite the restrictions.
The listener, who dropped his call before sharing his name and location, added that ZANU PF even had money to buy the same cars for their violent youths. He said:
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I have a problem with these people who are saying sanctions, sanctions, sanctions. 
Sanctions are not even affecting us, but corruption is the main problem affecting us. 
If you are to see vehicles being used by these people you will be amazed.
They would not buy those vehicles if they were being affected by sanctions, yet they buy the most expensive vehicles even for their own youths.
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In 2019, ZANU PF set aside US$15 million to import off-road vehicles for its officials in the Central Committee, and its 210 parliamentary candidates, district chairpersons, and women’s and youth leagues’ chairpersons.
The vehicles included 4×4 Isuzu, Ford Ranger, and VW Amarok.
Meanwhile, Masarira argued that while it cannot be disputed that corruption is rampant in Zimbabwe, sanctions provided a fertile ground for graft. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/what-sanctions-when-you-buy-big-expensive-cars-angry-caller-attacks-zanu-pfs-mugwadi-and-masarira-on-national-radio/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

"What Sanctions When You Buy Expensive Cars", Caller Attacks ZANU PF's Mugwadi On National Radio Over Sanctions

Opposition politician Linda Masarira has urged the government to ban the importation of Chinese-made buses by schools, saying they are sub-standard are therefore prone to fatal crashes.
Masarira said American-made buses are safer for schools as they have been developed over the years for that purpose.
This comes after a Higer Bus, made by Higer Bus Company Limited, a Chinese bus manufacturer, was involved in an accident on Friday night in Nyanga resulting in the death of six pupils from Tynwald High School in Harare who were on a trip. Tweeted Masarira:
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The nation is mourning the preventable death of school children because we don’t value the importance of standards. 
This is the greatest difference between Africa and the Developed world. We just do things haphazardly without any standards. When we get pain it hits us hard.
The pain the nation is feeling could have been avoided had we upheld standards.
What is the best standard of the school bus in Zim? Why do all American schools use one bus type when they can afford other expensive elaborate types?
We need to emulate best safety practices! Zimbabwe should stop buying these cheap, useless Chinese buses for schools that have no regard for safety.
Our national vehicle stock will cause more deaths until we understand that we need to do things by standard to ensure the safety of all road users.
The American school bus is yellow (all of them are yellow because yellow is the first colour a human eye can see).
In Zim, any school will paint their bus anyhow. The American school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road.
The way the body is built is different from these cheap buses. It has been in development for decades.
We need to prioritize the safety of all school-going children by ensuring that they have standard buses which are safe in the case of accidents.
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Masarira Urges Govt To Ban Chinese Buses From Schools

The government reportedly gave ZW$1 000 only as “compensation” to families of the August 1, 2018 army shooting victims, NewsDay Weekender reported.
The amount, given to assist in the burial of those killed by army personnel during the post-election protests over the delayed announcement of presidential election results, translates to less than US$2.
Last week, the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) hosted a roundtable discussion to measure progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the commission where families of the deceased victims expressed sadness over their neglect.
Alison Charles, who lost her brother Galvin Dean, could not hold back her tears saying her brother “was killed like a dog”. Alison said in-between tears:
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My brother died like a dog. He was never a violent person. 
I have tried litigation to no avail. The government is untouchable and unapproachable. The only compensation we got from the government was the $1 000 deposited into our accounts to cover some funeral expenses.
It was not even enough at the time as we were assisted by loved ones and friends.
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Maxwell Tauro said he wanted justice to find closure over the killing of his son Charles Tauro. 
He said his “wounds are still fresh” adding that he “can’t even maintain my son’s grave because I have no money. He was our breadwinner.” Tauro added:
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I am also demanding justice. We need to know the perpetrators.
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CiCZ chairperson Peter Mutasa said August 1, 2018, brings sad memories and expressed regret that there is no will on the part of the government to compensate the victims.
<h2>Some Context:</h2>
President Emmerson Mnangagwa narrowly beat opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in the disputed elections, with the case spilling into the Constitutional Court, where Chamisa lost the challenge.
During the post-election protests the army, using live ammunition, opened fire on fleeing protesters, killing:
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ii). Galvin Dean Charles, 
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vi). Brian Zhuwawo.
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Thirty-five others were wounded in the shootings in Harare’s central business district.
The killings attracted the attention of the international community prompting Mnangagwa to appoint a commission of inquiry, headed by former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe, to investigate the killings.
Among a raft of recommendations, the commission said families of the deceased should be compensated and that perpetrators be held accountable.
Opposition leader Linda Masarira, who testified before the Motlanthe commission, donated five bags of cement to Tauro for his son’s grave.
She said there is no political will to compensate the victims adding that there should be a special fund to compensate the families.
<h2><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

August 1, 2018 Shootings: "The Only Compensation We Got Was ZW$1 000" - Family Of Victim

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira">Linda Tsungirirai Masarira</a> who leads the opposition <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Labour,_Economists_and_African_Democrats" title="Labour, Economists and African Democrats">Labour, Economists and African Democrats</a> (LEAD) party has called for the release of 16 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members who were arrested in June over the 14 June 2022 violence which erupted in Nyatsime.
Among the arrested are Members of Parliament (MPs) <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Job_Sikhala">Job Sikhala</a> (Zengeza West) and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Godfrey_Sithole">Godfrey Sithole</a> (Chitungwiza North).
They have been in prison since June with courts <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/08/31/zengeza-west-mp-job-sikhala-denied-bail-again-2/">denying them bail on several occasions</a>. 
Reflecting on her past, Masarira said she was once arrested during the time of the late founding leader of Zimbabwe, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Robert_Mugabe">Robert Mugabe</a> and she reckons the system under which she suffered hasn’t changed despite the fact that it’s about five years since Mugabe’s departure.
Mugabe’s predecessor, President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a>, is being accused of presiding over a system that violates human rights. Masarira said in a Twitter post seen by Pindula News:
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6years ago I faced political persecution under Mugabes regime. Fast forward 2022 people are still being persecuted for differing political opinions &amp; being denied bail which is a fundamental human right. If murderers &amp; corrupt elements are being granted bail why not #Nyatsime16
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Her remarks echo those of the opposition CCC which argues that its members are being arrested for political reasons.
Government critics argue that the arrests are meant to intimidate and destabilise the opposition ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections.
Sikhala is one of the most vocal senior leaders in CCC. 
While the CCC activists are being detained for a prolonged period of time, several political elites accused of stealing millions of dollars from the state are being released from jail and in some cases, their charges dropped, much to the annoyance of the opposition. 
Only recently, ZANU PF MP for Gokwe-Nembudziya <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Justice_Mayor_Wadyajena">Justice Mayor Wadyajena</a> who was accused of defrauding Cottco of about US$5.8 million was granted bail.
<h2><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

"Murderers And Corrupt Elements Are Being Granted Bail, Why Not Nyatsime 16" - Masarira

The president of the Labour Economists Afrikan Democrats (LEAD), Linda Masarira, has demanded that the City of Harare restores water supplies to all suburbs, saying the local authority is now violating residents’ rights by failing to provide potable water.
Water supplies in Harare have become erratic in most places, and in some, virtually non-existent after the reduction of water production at Morton Jaffray Water Treatment Waterworks.
Harare City Council recently issued a statement saying a shortage of water treatment chemicals has resulted in the water crisis.
Masarira said that council officials including Harare mayor Jacob Mafume should prioritise service delivery and not reward themselves with hefty allowances. <a href="https://twitter.com/lilomatic/status/1559074972357779456">She posted on Twitter</a>:
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Harare West in particular &amp; other parts of Harare have had no running water for the past 3 weeks.
This is a clear violation of section 77 of the constitution of Zimbabwe which enshrines the right to safe, clean &amp; potable water. Water is life, the unavailability of it, therefore, is a threat to people’s health &amp; sanitation.
@cohsunshinecity &amp; local government ministry should stop playing with people’s lives &amp; ensure that water is available for all as soon as yesterday. We can’t be debating availability water issues in this day &amp; age.
The state of service delivery by local authorities in Zimbabwe is in a quagmire &amp; much can be done to address fundamental challenges bedevilling that sector.
@cohsunshinecity can’t be spared the rod as they are to blame for the failure to provide clean &amp; safe water to HRE residents.
We call upon @cohsunshinecity, @JMafume, and all councils and boards to ensure that ratepayers come first before awarding themselves hefty salaries.
We call upon all relevant stakeholders to be aware that people’s lives matter &amp; that failure is no longer an option.
Acts of unparalleled mismanagement have led to a serious decline in service delivery.
It is disheartening to note how public officials in charge of public service delivery like refuse collection, water treatment, road management, and public health are abusing public service.
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Masarira Demands Restoration Of Water Supplies To Harare Suburbs

Linda Masarira the LEAD President has denied <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/05/linda-masarira-in-court-on-theft-of-trust-property-charges/">theft charges being leveled</a> against her and said her son is the one who stole the property she is being accused of stealing.
Masarira <a href="https://twitter.com/lilomatic/status/1367719672624381953">took to Twitter</a> to deny the charges and blamed her son who she said was battling drug addiction at the time for the missing property.
Said Masarira in a tweet:
<blockquote>I am wrongfully accused in this matter. The person who stole some of the things on the docket is my son during the time he was battling with drug addiction. He even advised the police likewise who refused to change the docket. No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper!</blockquote>
Outspoken <a href="https://twitter.com/TembaMliswa/status/1368168130397282306">Norton legislator Temba Mliswa</a> told Masarira to allow the court to determine her innocence and told her not be deterred:
<blockquote>Don’t be deterred, you’ve a good defence. Allow the court to determine as your facts are pretty clear. We’re politicians and people will always look for us one way or another, you’ve got to understand that. The struggle continues.</blockquote>
Linda Masarira last year reported her son to the police after he reportedly stole her cellphone, her son was arrested and charged and convicted which resulted in him spending a few months in jail for the crime.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Linda_Tsungirirai_Masarira">Linda Masarira Biogaphy</a>

My Son Is The One Who Stole The Property - Linda Masarira Denies Theft Charges

Opposition Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) has proposed ways through which Zimbabwe can turnaround its economy when the world is grappling with coronavirus pandemic.
Below is a twitter thread by the party’s president, Linda Masarira.
<blockquote>As the world continues to focus much of its attention towards the current unrest due to Covid-19, Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) is busy trying to come up with solutions that can see Zimbabwe emerging as a victor.
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We have to foster a culture of consuming local products &amp; not imports, to save foreign currency &amp; encourage innovation. Government has to create more enticing incentives for local innovation, production &amp; problem solving while penalizing nonproductive imports.
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The process of building innovation requires our citizens in other parts of the world to systematically gather &amp; transfer information, industrial secrets, blueprints, technology, designs &amp; trade secrets from leading institutions across the world, into a technology intelligence data center, to build the nation’s intelligence &amp; innovation institutional memory for learning, emulation &amp; reverse engineering.
This is how Israel &amp; apartheid South Africa built their nuclear industry during the to surprise the world with nuclear capabilities in 1966 and 1979 respectively LEAD believes that if we are to survive &amp; compete as a nation, we have to copy what the developed world did, not to listen to what they tell us to do implying that we must acquire knowledge, technology &amp; innovation by any means we can &amp; emulate
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Government must consider legislating and introducing incentives accordingly, for example, awarding tenders based on rewarding those who invest a higher proportion of their wealth to buying machinery, production, innovation and problem-solving.
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Zimbabwe should invest in capacitating &amp; empowering patriotic citizens, who will have a lifetime commitment of reinvesting in the country, developing it technologically &amp; defending it to ensure that it is the best at everything it does, like what Americans and Israelis do.
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By implication, therefore, the country should only give strategic economic opportunity to patriots who have the understanding &amp; commitment to the national vision &amp; interests of Zimbabwe. In turn, those patriots have the obligation of raising &amp; mentoring the next generation of patriotic nation-builders without trying to be successful alone.
A perception based on the lessons learnt from the generation of Mutumwa Mawere &amp; Daniel Shumba among others, who benefited immensely from the country but have failed to give back to the nation during this time when Zimbabwe needs wealthy patriots to assist the nation. Worse still, some of them are effectively working with the enemy to undermine the country.
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A patriot can not just be someone who makes money &amp; then brings back taxes or investment that sucks wealth out of the country.
Real patriots have to bring back reinvestment, knowledge &amp; technology that industrializes, transfers technology, creates jobs, mentors new entrepreneurs, solve our national problems by advancing industry, building capacity &amp; competencies that leverage production, import substitution, job creation and defense capabilities of the republic.
As <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="LEADZim2023" href="https://twitter.com/LEADZim2023/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@LEADZim2023</a> we do hereby call upon all citizens such as Strive Masiyiwa to use their influence and capabilities to make Zimbabwe the leading technology hub in Africa.
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This can be done through companies like Econet establishing research &amp; development facilities in the country, to employ the best talent from across the world, to transfer skills and innovate IP in Zimbabwe.
People must start realizing that giving money to relatives for a funeral but none to start businesses in the family, is not patriotic return to the country.
However, it is of paramount importance to note that the solution lies with the government actively empowering the most patriotic people, who in times of need will be willing to lose everything to save the country.
People who will leave the country to take from other countries to bring back and invest just like what the Europeans do for Europe. Giving back to community and country is an integral part of the national building philosophy.
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Opposition Party Proposes Ways That Can Make Zim Emerge As A Victor Post COVID-19

An opposition politician has castigated MDC Alliance youths for staging a flash demonstration while the country is on lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
LEAD leader, Linda Masarira says it is unnecessary for the misguided youths to try to create problems for the government when it is also seized with COVID-19. <a href="https://twitter.com/lilomatic/status/1260618018985586688" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">She wrote on Twitter:</a>
<blockquote>Cognizant of the Soren tactics which the MDCA youth have tried time and again to implement of creating a dilemma for government “dilemma action”.
I decided to do my own investigation in regard to the allegations that the MDCA trio of Joana, Cecilia and Netsai have been arrested and have been advised that no arrests were made of any MDCA youth who was protesting today.
Vana ava ngavarege kuita hondo nemutemo. They always cry foul about the rule of law yet they fail to comply with the laws of this land. Mutemo, mutemo unofanira kuteedzerwa.
The dilemma actions which they learnt in Capetown and Livingstone will not work and neither do they serve the interests of suffering Zimbabweans.
It is quite irresponsible to try and create another dilemma for a government which is already in a dilemma with Coronavirus.
It is unfortunate that whilst the whole world is focused on curbing COVID-19 and finding ways to resuscitating economic activities, MDCA youth decided to go on a flash demonstration which is illegal considering the lockdown regulations in place in our country.
This is not the time to play cheap politics, fake abductions or to agitate people for political expediency. We need all political minds on the deck to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, not preconceived demonstrations to look for donor funding and to paint Zimbabwe black.
Its time they start leading by example and stop this tomfoolery which doesn’t transform anyone’s livelihood in Zimbabwe. There is no one who is above the law.
I think its high time peddlers of fake news get arrested and convicted. We have a nation to build we don’t want distractions.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://twitter.com/lilomatic/status/1260618018985586688" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linda Masarira on Twitter</a></h4>

FULL THREAD: Masarira Slams 'Attention-seeking' MDCA Youths Over Lockdown Flash Demo

MDC-T secretary-general Nickson Nyikadzino refuted allegations that his party has been receiving money from the ruling ZANU PF party directly and indirectly through the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD).
Expelled spokesperson <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linda Masarira</a> had said party leader <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Thokozani_Khupe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thokozani Khupe</a> was a ZANU PF project who received funding from the ruling party to destabilise the opposition MDC.
Nyikadzino asserted that the allegations are not true. He said:
<blockquote>We have not received any funding from anyone. We do not wish to receive funding from anyone except ourselves.
The only funding that we have received is the 48 000 votes which we got from the people of Zimbabwe and we wish to remain an independent democratic party set up to serve the people of Zimbabwe.</blockquote>
NewsDay quotes its source as saying that the MDC-T has no grassroots yet Khupe her and inner circle are living lavishly from POLAD funds.
Former vice president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Obert_Gutu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Obert Gutu</a> reportedly left the party because he was being forced to use his money to fund programmes of the MDC-T while Khupe was enjoying ZANU PF-funded luxuries.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/02/khupe-a-zanu-pf-project/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

MDC-T Denies Reports That It Is A ZANU PF Project

Former MDC-T spokesperson <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linda Masarira</a> said party president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Thokozani_Khupe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thokozani Khupe</a> is a ZANU PF project who received funding from the ruling party to destabilise Nelson Chamisa’s MDC Alliance.
Masarira said Khupe was being given money by ZANU PF after she failed to take over the MDC following the death of Tsvangirai. Said Masarira:
<blockquote>We were receiving money from Zanu PF. I don’t know who was the direct contact person who was bringing the money, but we got funding for the party from Zanu PF.
We were not a real opposition, this is why I took a picture of myself wearing Zanu PF regalia in Zambia and posted it on social media because I wanted to tell a story.</blockquote>
Masarira further asserted that the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/POLAD_(Political_Actors_Dialogue)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD),</a> a dialogue platform consisting of fringe political parties created by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2019, is a ZANU PF pet project.
Masarira, who now leads an opposition party called LEAD, was fired from the MDC-T after she was pictured wearing ZANU PF regalia.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/02/khupe-a-zanu-pf-project/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Former MDC-T Bigwig Says Khupe Is A ZANU PF Project

In an interview with Zimpapers’ Herald LEAD president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira">Linda Masarira</a> opined what she think is supposed to happen for Zimbabwe to move forward in her Unity Day statement. Linda while at it took the time to take a jab at MDC Leader by saying stop running the western agenda.
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WATCH: "Chamisa, Stop Running The Western Agenda" - Linda Masarira's Unity Day Message

<blockquote>I will not be distracted by naysayers and propaganda from erstwhile husband on the run for attempting to kill me. He ran away from the Police on the 18th of October 2019 and jumped the border. My struggle is real and I will continue to advocate for transformation of livelihoods …without fear or favour.
@Gatsheni2019 took advantage of my silence on his abusive nature to conclude his assignment on destroying my image and person which he confessed early in October and audios are available. Politics is a dirty game and yes this is a time for me to be muddy*ed*
It has never been easy for women to be original and have a successful political career. Look at what happened to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Margaret_Dongo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Margaret Dongo</a>, once again the second woman after Margaret to have the courage to stand alone and fight for socioeconomic justice is going through the same damnation, slander and assassination of character.
In turmoil and tenacity, I thrive. I will not stop fighting for a better Zimbabwe which will ensure sustainable human development and economic growth. Enjoy the fun-day that has been created for you those who feed on propaganda.</blockquote>
Responding to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Maynard_Manyowa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maynard Manyowa</a> who had commented on her thread, Masarira said:
<blockquote>I have the right to respond Maynard. Mazvirokwazvo marriage hapachina ndakanyengerwa ndikanyenfereka and hazvinyadzise kubuda pachena kuti for the first time in my life ndakaitiswa. It’s not something to be ashamed of. I am not ashamed of my life’s experiences at all.</blockquote>

Linda Masarira Says She was Used, Marriage Is Over {Full Thread}

LEAD Leader, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Linda_Masarira">Linda Masarira</a> has criticised MDC-T top official <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Obert_Gutu">Obert Gutu</a> for derogatory statements on Twitter towards women. Gutu on 27 October told Miriam Mutizwa (an entrepreneur and prominent political commentator on Twitter that she is ugly. Mutizwa <a href="https://twitter.com/mimmitwit/status/1188323371391606785">had joked that Gutu</a> was given T-Shirts by Zanu PF to change his stance on the issue of Sanctions which <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1188195316119588864">Gutu had been asked to account for</a>.
<a href="https://twitter.com/lilomatic/status/1188728733286334465">Said Masarira:</a>
<blockquote>I do not support discrimination, defamation, any form of undermining women, marginalisation, derogatory statements towards women on their looks and victimisation. Male leaders in Zimbabwe seem to be in competition to attack women’s facial looks.
If leaders are masters of sexism, misogyny and defamation of character. I have heard (dis)honourable MPs calling women MPs “hure”, I have heard at women themselves are in the forefront of body shaming other women to the extent that women in Zimbabwe cannot stand together to fight misogyny, patriarchal dominance and sexist statements. These misogynistic leaders are toxic for Zimbabwe &amp; we can never achieve gender parity.
In short I condemn <a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/GutuObert" role="link">@GutuObert</a> body shaming <a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/mimmitwit" role="link">@mimmitwit</a> yesterday. Leaders should lead by example how do followers learn to respect each other when leaders are maestros of body shaming. Let us differ on ideas, criticize ideas. We are wonderfully created in God’s image.</blockquote>
Said Gutu:
<blockquote>Tinyararirepo iwe mukadzi wekushata iwe…
Ini handiteste zvakashata sewe…. There are beautiful women out there. Attractive &amp; beautiful women, not ugly women like yourself.</blockquote>
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FULL TEXT: Linda Masarira Criticises Obert Gutu For Abusing Women On Twitter

<blockquote>Long before you became Zimbabwe’s finance minister, the ZANU-PF elite, fuel cartels and some well-connected businessmen having been milking state coffers dry. Fast forward into 2018 you came in, months later you introduce “austerity for prosperity.
You always reiterate that “we” have to suffer to fix Zimbabwe. Who is this “we” you always allude to, because no one from those who have been involved in massive corruption, beneficiaries of illicit financial flows and money launders feel the effect of this so-called “austerity”.
It is the same ordinary Zimbabwean who has been robbed of his socioeconomic rights who continue to suffer and feels the hard slap of this austerity of yours.
The Midterm budget review you did had nothing to do with the people of Zimbabwe as it was just a presentation to please those whom you want to continue to borrow from.
You asked for time to fix the economy and I must say your bookish economic theories are not working for the majority of Zimbabweans. All you have done is to plunge Zimbabweans into deeper poverty and financial doldrums.
One problem that you, so learned men have, is you think you know everything yet in that arrogance of your perceived knowledge you keep messing things up.
Engage Zimbabweans, they know what needs it be done. We have the solutions that will work to fix our economy.
These austerity measures have bought immense suffering and pushed a lot of people into dishonest, unethical and corrupt financial activities to sustain their livelihoods. Our people are now masters of bribery and believe that bribery is the only way to survive.
Zimbabwe should be open for business for Zimbabweans. There is no way you can fix the economy without a conducive environment for wealth creation for every Zimbabwean.
Wealth should come as a reward or as a harvest of the value we have created and not through exploitative means.
We do not grow wealthier by earning deceitfully, we grow poorer. The man who steals to feed today has sold his future.
The amount of money we get through dishonest means is the same amount of money we eventually lose. The RBZ should stop fueling the black market.
ZACC should investigate the Reserve Bank’s unethical and illicit trading on the black market in Zimbabwe. We can’t continue to turn a blind eye to the architects of the economic doldrums in Zimbabwe. As a patriotic Zimbabwean, I want to see economic and social justice.
Polar bears are hunted by putting blood on the edges of sharp knives firmly planted in the ground. When these bears come to lick up the blood, the sharp edge of the knives cut them open, and they continue to lick the blood unaware that the blood is their own.
Eventually, they bleed to death. This is what happens to those who earn by dishonest means. They feed on their blood with the thought that they are feeding on another’s blood. So long you don’t make things work for ordinary Zimbabweans y’all going to bleed to death.
To train the African child to be wealthy, teach him to work for what he wants. Teach him to offer his services in honesty and not fall for the attraction of money that he has not honestly earned.
Mthuli Ncube 
and your RBZ crew stop corrupting our youth by making them money launderers on the black market. Selling one burning money is not a job.
The poor, honest man will be rich in no time, and the dishonest, rich man will soon be poor. Africa is poor because we seek to earn without creating value. Let’s concentrate on creating value.</blockquote>

FULL THREAD: Linda Masarira's Open Letter To Mthuli Ncube

An opposition political party leader, Linda Masarira has called upon the founder and leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries, Walter Magaya to close his megachurch.
This follows the leakage of n*de pictures presumed to be those of Magaya. The controversial clergyman has been making headlines in the past few weeks for wrong reasons. Writing on Twitter, Masarira said:
<blockquote>Honestly, Prophet Magaya owes his congregation an apology and must do the honourable thing and close his church.
His pornographic pictures that have gone viral on WhatsApp are a disgrace to the Christian fraternity and all men of God. Men of God should be at least morally upright.</blockquote>
Two women, Sarah Maruta and Charity Dlodlo recently told a local paper that Magaya sexually abused them when they were attending his church. Surprisingly, the two women recanted of their confession, blaming the devil for using them.

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Former spokesperson of the Thokoxani Khupe-led MDC-T, Linda Masarira has mocked Nelson Chamisa’s MDC following High Court Judge Esther Muremba’s ruling that the latter’s presidency is illegitimate.
Writing on Twitter, Masarira said:
<blockquote>He-e legitimacy what not what not. The legitimate has been ruled the illegitimate. Karma karma karma…
Operation Restore Legitimacy.
Oh, what a wonderful way to start my Wednesday.</blockquote>
Responding to Chamisa’s spokesperson, Nkululeko Sibanda, Masarira gloated:
<blockquote>Mapedza kudealer nenyaya yenyu yekuva illegitimate kuhigh court here vaNku. Mavata mumaguza neshangu ka?</blockquote>
Masarira a few months ago sacked by MDC-T from her position as a spokesperson after she was pictured wearing ZANU PF regalia at a rural function. She subsequently launched her own party, LEAD several weeks ago.
Prior to that, in 2016, Masarira was arrested by the police together with 19 other people. Linda was among the six people that were arrested in Budiriro and the other 13 people were from Mufakose.
She was subsequently sent to Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, but on 26 September she was released after her lawyers approached the High Court seeking an order requiring the detained person to be released or to be brought before the court for the lawfulness of the detention to be justified and the detention to be declared illegal and ordering the detained person’s prompt release.
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The MDC-T led by Thokozani Khupe will have to open up new social media accounts after former party spokesperson Linda Masarira took over the existing accounts after her sack from the party.
A report claims that Masarira has changed MDC-T’s Twitter page from @MDC_T official to @Lead_2019, LEAD being the name of her new party.
Masarira was made MDC-T spokesperson when Thokozani Khupe split from the MDC led by Nelson Chamisa a few months the 2018 elections.
She had been released from prison a short while before he appointment under a Presidential pardon.
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Former MDC-T spokesperson, Linda Masarira, has castigated her ‘misogynistic’ erstwhile colleagues and warned party leader Thokozani Khupe that the party is on the road to oblivion.
Masarira was expelled from the party after she was pictured wearing ZANU PF regalia while attending a social function in the rural areas. In an interview with Newsday, Masarira said:
<blockquote>I stood with Dr Thokozani Khupe when she was accused of being a Zanu PF project. 
Unfortunately, she decided to succumb to the pressure from my deputy Khaliphani Phungeni, a South African-based cabal and some tribalists based in Bulawayo who always seek to make the MDC-T a tribalist party.
I gave them a long rope to tie themselves, which they have finally done. It is rather unfortunate that they don’t realise that for every action taken, there is a consequence.</blockquote>
However, MDC-T party officials rejected the charges of tribalism and sexism. Party secretary-general Nixon Nyikadzino claimed that Masarira was dismissed on clear charges. Said Nyikadzino:
<blockquote>Those are false allegations and she must understand that we dismissed her on clear charges which she knows. We will not be seen trying to be swayed by her claims when the basis of her ouster is clear.</blockquote>
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