HAD A WONDERFUL EVENING at Westminster Abbey in London, where we held a series of roundtable discussions with Zimbabweans from all walks of life…academics, professionals, entrepreneurs, young people, women', media practitioners, and students.
The conversations were open, thoughtful, and enriching. It was an opportunity to listen, exchange ideas, share perspectives, and collectively reflect on the vision, policies, and institutions needed to build a more prosperous, inclusive, and CITIZENOCRACTIC Zimbabwe.
My sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to participate and contribute. Your insights, passion, and commitment to Zimbabwe's future are invaluable. Together, we can turn our shared aspirations into practical steps to achieve a proud and prosperous New Great Zimbabwe. A citizens government in our lifetime is our task and duty. The struggle for a just society continues!
Zimbabweans across Manchester and the United Kingdom are warmly invited to join President Nelson Chamisa for a Diaspora Citizens’ Conversation.
This is an opportunity to listen, exchange ideas, ask questions, and contribute your perspectives as we reflect on Zimbabwe’s future and explore how, together, we can build A New Great Zimbabwe.
Whether you are a student, professional, entrepreneur, faith leader, community leader, businessperson, or simply a Zimbabwean who cares deeply about the future of our country, your voice matters, your ideas count, and your participation is valued.
Together, let us shape a shared vision for a democratic, prosperous, and united Zimbabwe.
Fellow Zimbabwean Citizens in the United Kingdom,
Over the next few days, I will be undertaking a Diaspora Citizens Consultation, Engagement and Listening Tour across the United Kingdom. This tour is an opportunity to hear your perspectives, engage on the challenges and opportunities facing our nation, and strengthen the vital partnership between Zimbabwe and its diaspora.
I invite you to join me at one of the following engagements:
• London: Thursday, 5:00 PM • Manchester: Friday, 5:00 PM • Corby: Sunday, 12:00 noon
For venue details and further information, please visit https://t.co/xVbr6o5ghU
If this was Ronaldo’s last game for Portugal, he leaves having played most international games in history (233), scored most international goals (146), and become the only man to score in SIX different World Cups. Congrats, @cristiano - you’ve done your country & family so proud.
ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS…Selling out or betrayal of the citizenry carries inevitable consequence and punishment. Mark it well, no soul betrays the people and walks away unmarked. A reckoning will come, whether in this life or the one that follows. Choose wisely; choose legacy over the fleeting.
IT’S DIFFICULT TO TRUST…
Considering all that I have been through, it takes tremendous strength, and an abundance of God's grace, to keep trusting people.
Politics has taught me that human nature is complex. Too often, people wear masks, say what suits the moment, shift with the wind, and are not always honest. Loyalty can be fleeting, and sincerity can be hard to find. The love of money and power has destroyed many.
Yet despite it all, I choose to trust. Not out of naivety, but out of magnanimity, courage, and faith. In a world that often rewards cynicism, remaining open-hearted is no small thing. By God’s grace, #Godisinit I continue to believe in the good that still exists in people…because refusing to trust would mean allowing the bad to contaminate the good.
That’s my story!
Blessed Sunday.
THEY CAN’T REVERSE YOUR BLESSING…What God has blessed, no man can curse or reverse. What God has given, no one can take away. What God has ordained cannot be undone. God has the final say.
We serve a God of turnarounds, a God of suddenlies, and a God of major shifts. He opens doors no one can shut and makes a way where there is none. If God is for us, who can be against us?
Trust His timing. Believe His promises. Watch Him move. Numbers 23:20–23 | Romans 8:31 | Revelation 3:7
Blessed Sabbath #Godisinit ~nc
A HERO’S WELCOME…It was a pleasure to welcome Citizens’ Hero, Godfrey Karembera, affectionately known as Madzibaba veShanduko and family, to our offices in Harare. A loyal, committed, and dedicated cadre, he remains steadfast and determined in the pursuit of a New Great Zimbabwe within our lifetime.
We extend our profound appreciation to the Citizens Welfare Bureau and to all the citizens who supported and contributed to his family’s welfare throughout this difficult period of persecution. Your solidarity and generosity have been truly inspiring.
The citizens are organizing.#Chapwati #NewGreatZimbabwe
The Nation Builder who puts Citizens in front of everything.
The ever patriotic, the vibrant, charismatic, patient, God fearing and all embracing Nelson Chamisa.
The leader who is cut from the finest cloth of all times !
The future has never been nearer and brighter.
Lead us !
This man President @nelsonchamisa went across the country to every corner supporting his MPs and councillors we saw him even in the middle of the night standing with them ….
Why did he do this you ask ???
For the first time to overwhelm the rigging machine and deny @zanupf_patriots a 2/3 majority in parliament …. He could have campaigned solely for his presidential but he stood with every MP candidate corner to corner ..,, A fit he achieved not by himself but through the structural confines of the institution he founded and represented ….
When the thief came to steal wat was achieved - they vilified and attacked him when they could have united to bring down the thief … They cheated, attacked and ridiculed him..,
Today the thief has completed his mission ….
A sad sad turn of events an indictment on those that enabled this grave crime on Zimbabwe’s dignity !!!
IT WAS ALL ABOUT ED POWER GAMES…ED worked with Tshabangu to engineer illegal recalls that ultimately handed ZANU-PF a fraudulent two-thirds parliamentary majority, in clear violation of both the law and democratic principles.
Unfortunately, when the recalls began, many failed to recognize that this was part of a long-planned strategy orchestrated by ED. It was never about the claims that the CCC lacked a constitution or formal structures. In Zimbabwe you can not submit party candidates to ZEC without a party constitution. Parliament and Mudenda were in possession of CCC constitution but chose to ignore it on instructions from his Zpf Boss. Those no constitution and nil structures narratives were merely a smokescreen.
Some individuals, driven by their disagreements with Nelson Chamisa, celebrated the recalls, unaware that they were in fact celebrating the erosion of democracy and the weakening of our nation. The foundation for the current constitutional amendment agenda was laid in 2023 through those engineered and unlawful recalls.
However, all is not lost. The real struggle lies ahead. The task before us is to continue fighting for a Citizens' Government—one that reflects the true will and aspirations of the people of Zimbabwe. The future of our country depends on the determination of its citizens to defend voice, agency and fundamental rights .
I understand your frustration. Many Zimbabweans feel the same anger, disappointment, and sense of helplessness when they see institutions that should protect citizens being used to protect those in power.
But history teaches us that governments do not derive their strength from the police, the army, or even the law. Their ultimate strength comes from the consent, participation, and cooperation of the people- THE CITIZENS. When citizens lose hope, withdraw from civic engagement, and accept that nothing can change, those in power become even stronger.
You are right that elections alone are not enough. Social media alone is not enough. Complaining alone is not enough. But neither is despair a strategy.
The challenge before us is to build a stronger, more organized, and more united citizens' movement—one that goes beyond personalities, beyond political parties, and beyond moments of outrage. Sustainable change requires patience, sacrifice, organization, and courage.
Many supporters have lost hope because they expected change to come quickly. That disappointment is understandable. But surrendering hope guarantees the very outcome we fear.
The fight for democracy, constitutionalism, and accountable leadership is not won in a single election cycle or a single protest. It is won when citizens remain committed, organized, and determined despite setbacks.
Zimbabwe belongs to its citizens. The responsibility before us is not to give up, but to find lawful, peaceful, and effective ways to make our collective voice impossible to ignore.And The Citizens shall govern!
Ndatenda.
NEVER TRADE YOUR SOUL..
"For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" Matthew 16:26
The supreme pursuit of life should never be riches, possessions, power, honor, pleasure, or any of the fleeting treasures of this world. Let us not be captivated by what appears valuable today, for all earthly glory is temporary and passing away.
Instead, seek that which is eternal. Guard your soul diligently and pursue the everlasting glory found in God. No earthly gain can compare to the worth of a soul preserved for eternity.
May we choose the permanent over the temporary, the eternal over the perishable, and Christ over the world.~nc
Blessed Sabbath. #GodIsInIt
THE WEDDING THAT REVEALS…
That ‘wedding’ guest list is not merely a list of invitees; it is a roll call of the few who continue to plunder the nation’s wealth and resources for their own benefit. The obscene display of looted wealth stinks to high heaven.
It stands in painful contrast to the widespread poverty endured by us ordinary citizens.:.seen in collapsing healthcare, a struggling education system, eroded savings and pensions, paltry salaries, and decaying infrastructure.
At a time when millions are suffering, such extravagance exposes the deep inequality and moral decay at the heart of our society.
This should serve as a wake-up call for all of us to say: enough is enough. We must stop this nonsense #CAB3 and demand a new leadership with a citizens mandate that serves the all rather than a privileged few. State capture is the worst form of treason! #WeTheCitizens
RECEIVE THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ….“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts of the Apostles 1:8
This is Pentecost weekend, and we acknowledge and receive the power of the Holy Spirit. The disciples gathered in the upper room and prayed, and the Holy Spirit came upon them with power.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, may we also receive this power, strength, wisdom, and boldness this Pentecost weekend. Amen.
Blessed Sabbath. #GodIsInIt
To Our Government and Fellow Citizens,
It is painful to witness the suffering and harassment many of our brothers and sisters are facing in South Africa. No human being deserves to live in fear, humiliation, or hardship simply because they are searching for a better life and opportunity.
As a nation, we must remember that our people are our responsibility. When our citizens are struggling abroad, especially under difficult and hostile conditions, we cannot turn our backs on them. We appeal to the government to open its heart and create opportunities for those who wish to return home peacefully and rebuild their lives with dignity.
We ask the government to consider allocating land and creating programs that can help returning citizens settle, work, farm, and provide for their families. Many of them left home because of poverty, unemployment, and lack of opportunities. Bringing them back with support and hope can help restore families and strengthen our communities.
At the same time, we also appeal to our brothers and sisters who are returning home: please come back with peace, respect, and a desire to build the nation. Do not bring crime, violence, or destruction into our communities. Let your voices be heard through dialogue, honesty, and lawful means. Speak to the government and community leaders about the suffering and challenges you have faced so solutions can be found together.
This is a time for compassion, unity, and responsibility. Let us stand together as one people. A nation becomes stronger when it protects and uplifts its own citizens, especially during times of pain and hardship.
May we choose humanity over division, and hope over suffering.
Phillip sibanda The Air marshall Commander freelance
IGNORE THE MISCHIEF..,I have noted with deep concern the Daily News front-page story titled, “This engineered pact is hopeless,” which appears to allege that I have dismissed the efforts of others to advance the struggle for a better Zimbabwe in a manner they consider appropriate.
Regrettably, the story is misleading, is a work of editorial fiction, and is intended to inflict injury. It is a fundamental principle of journalism that reporters should report the news, not manufacture it. When editorial standards are compromised in this way, public trust and our freedoms are put at risk.
I remain fully committed to representing the interests of the citizens of Zimbabwe and to advancing the struggle for a better country. In due course, I will be rolling out a plan aimed at achieving that goal. Any attempts to distract us from this objective will not succeed.
Thank you for your consideration of my take. A New Great Zimbabwe in our lifetime. The citizens shall govern!