So today my only son graduated at UCT and I am a proud mum. He is ready to construct a new Zim infrastructure once these thieves are gone. Welldone Dr @callmetinashe
I am deeply grateful to announce my appointment by UN Secretary-General, @antonioguterres, to his 15-member Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters. About this Board, see more here: https://t.co/th0E9kVPJK
Your Excellency, Mr @antonioguterres, I sincerely appreciate this honor and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to contribute in this capacity. As one whose life began in the rural areas of Shurugwi in Zimbabwe, in the villages of Nhema, Hwinya, Chachacha etc., where my little cracked-bare feet more fully followed the flock than they tracked to far away schools, this appointment is an honour and truly appreciated.
Now that one of my key areas of expertise and interest lies in examining the disarmament implications of military AI, including autonomous weapon systems, from a human rights law perspective, I'm equally pleased that last October, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution A/C.1/78/L.56 requesting the UN Secretary-General to seek the views of states and other stakeholders on the humanitarian, legal, security, and ethical challenges posed by autonomous weapon systems.
Prof @cecile_aptel your ongoing mentorship and guidance, from the time of my internship at the United Nations 🇺🇳 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, have been invaluable. Being under your supervision then and benefiting from your guidance ever since has been a true blessing. Prof Frans Viljoen Commissioner @SolomonADersso, Justice Dire Tladi, Eric Tistounet, your unwavering support, guidance, and mentorship over the years humble me.
I extend my gratitude to all my colleagues in the disarmament community who have supported my work. To @icracnet, @BanKillerRobots, @ForumArmsTrade, and @ICRC_SAfrica, your collaboration has been instrumental.
@marywareham, thank you for showing me the ropes during my initial years in Geneva.
I'm also thankful for the ongoing support from my colleagues at @LJMULaw, @LJMULaw. Prof @PanaraCarlo, Prof @g_pentassuglia and Prof Tim Nichol, your continuous support in my international engagement within the disarmament field is highly appreciated. @MoFA_ZW@InfoMinZW@SABCNews@ZBCNewsonline
1. There might be those who disagree,but I'll put it to everyone that with the strategies that the opposition has employed over the past 23 years, in a normal country those strategies would have secured them power. We must zoom out and see just how abnormal our country is, that winning elections does not secure power as a default for the opposition is the greatest robbery to Democracy.
5. When we realize how abnormal this situation is, you then have to respect those who have spent their lives fighting this system and know that their fight, even if you oppose them, is your fight too. If you still need convincing and sweet talking, perhaps when true democracy is established we can then woo you over but for now, you must be perceptive and wise enough to see just how far we are drowning to do your part.
Asakhe.
Mavuso Msimang resigns from the ANC: that’s a formal announcement out of the many of us who have quietly in protest over the years likewise disengaged. But with the likes of Mavuso making such a statement, those are more than the warning lights.
• Never went against the gaffer
• Waited for his chance
• Came in and put in good performances
• Got the Ghanaian MP to apologise
• PL POTM for November
Got to say that Harry Maguire's story so far is inspiring. A top professional with very strong mentality. 👏
Insane performance from Sergio Reguilón.
Defensively solid, nice link-up with Garnacho on the left, put in dangerous crosses, and showed real fighting spirit.
What a player. ❤️ 🌹
If you want Starlink don't go to Mutsvangwa's son. Starlink ships directly to Zambia. Find someone in Zambia and get an address. Buy directly on https://t.co/lYt4wz0rR9 , pay about $450 for equipment and $20 for shipping. You can then roam at cheaper rates.
I don't join the bandwagon that villify an opposition leader who has been denied victory twice coz of the securocratic nature of Zimbabwe politics. On that basis, I never abandoned Morgan Tsvangirai (MHSRIP) and shall not do so against his political successor @nelsonchamisa
Greetings Citizens. Let's protect Bulilima, Let's protect @CCCZimbabwe and let's protect President @nelsonchamisa against all attacks.The task ahead for Bulilima is For Everyone so let's all chip in, Everyone has a duty.Tell our brothers not to waste their Chicken Inns.
🇿🇼If a genuine, inclusive national agenda for political & economic transformation is initiated I know many Zimbabweans who'd participate incl me. We can't continue to live in a country where people get killed for their political choices. 2023,we have cholera!We're 100 yrs behind.