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[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

@MakomboreroH Makorokoto Mako. Super happy for you. Mauya Mauya Moroora.

[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

@afigtrades Stock

[Julius Sello Malema @Julius_S_Malema]

We call for the removal of the Zimbabwean Embassy in SA until they restore the human rights in that country. Failure to do so, we will prevent any official from the Zimbabwean government from participating in any gathering in SA until they respect ordinary Zimbabweans.✊🏿🇿🇼

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Today’s Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, freeing state legislatures to gerrymander legislative districts to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities - so long as they do it under the guise of “partisanship” rather than explicit “racial bias.” And it serves as just one more example of how a majority of the current Court seems intent on abandoning its vital role in ensuring equal participation in our democracy and protecting the rights of minority groups against majority overreach.

The good news is that such setbacks can be overcome. But that will only happen if citizens across the country who cherish our democratic ideals continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers - not just in the upcoming midterms or in high profile races, but in every election and every level.

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Alycia Parks after beating Noha Akugue to reach Stuttgart R16

“Three matches. You haven’t dropped a set yet. What is it about Stuttgart that you like?”

Alycia: “I think it’s the people… and it’s indoor. I think I’m kinda the queen of indoor.” 💅🏿

[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

@drveekativhu Only God. Congrats

[Eric Taurai Matinenga @EricMatinenga]

Have just learned that Jessie Majome has been removed as Chair of Human Rights Commission. Assigned as Commissioner to Public Service Commission, 2/3 days after her damning report on the farcical CAB3 consultations. The removal/reassignment is unconstitutional.

[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

@DougColtart @namataik_ @AlickMacheso No need to explain yourself Doug. Utori mwana wevhu zvekudaro.

[TheNewsHawks @NewsHawksLive]

It is within this cocktail that constitutional pillars are found: the pillars setting out our values; the pillars entrenching a bill of rights which, amongst others, provides the exercise of political rights giving rights to to a five year cycle of consistent free and fair elections for the president, members of parliament and representatives of local authorities.
KEY ELEMENTS MAKING AMENDMENT 3 OBJECTIONABLE
The Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa, OSISA, has studied governance in emerging independent states in Africa.
In Kenya and during the Kenyatta and Arapi Moi eras and Zimbabwe in the Mugabe and now Mnangagwa eras big man syndrome signs have been exhibited
This is a political governance system where despite the existence of formal government systems, the incumbent, through informal patronage networks state resources are distributed to loyal followers to maintain power. The big man stifles free speech, harasses opponents and seeks to capture state institutions.
The big man captures and reposes political power to himself resulting in corrupt and autocratic rule. Power is centralized in the presidency.
Constitution(s) are changed or may be changed to suit the centralization of power.
What we see in amendment no 3 is an unashamed change of the constitution to enhance and promote the big man:
. The president, without any intervention from anybody , will choose ten more Senators. This naturally enhances the number of legislators bound to him extending his hand of patronage.
. The people’s political right to exercise power to vote for the president of their choice is being taken away. A president who they did not vote for post 2028 is going to be forced upon them.
. The five year election cycle is being taken away. Parliamentarians and local authority representatives who they did not vote for post 2028 are going to be forced upon them.
. The people’s participation in public hearings to choose judicial officers is being taken away from them.
The president has the final say in the appointments.
The allegations of judicial capture become difficult to brush aside.
CONCLUSION
Constitutions are not cast in stone. Provisions to amend are always provided.
The argument made is not that the 2013 Constitution cannot be amended. No!
It is for this reason that section 328 was specifically inserted in the constitution.
If the people are consulted in a referendum on these provisions then the will of the people should prevail.
Short of providing for a referendum, this amendment must be rejected.
I am aware of the sterling initiatives,by the Defend the Constitution Forum, Defend the Constitution Platform, the application filed by Prof Madhuku challenging this amendment, and the strong views expressed by Air Vice Marshal Muchena(and others)objecting to this amendment. I fully associate myself with the views and initiatives rejecting this ill conceived amendment.
Finally I respectfully quote from Ethan Matibhela, chairman of the War Veterans Association,
‘’...DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION MUST NEVER BE MISTAKEN FOR POLITICAL HOSTILITY, IT IS AN ACT OF PATRIOTISM AND NATIONAL DUTY’’
Signed
E T Matinenga

[Governor Wes Moore @GovWesMoore]

This week, I learned that I was uninvited to this year’s National Governors Association dinner — a decades-long annual tradition meant to bring governors from both parties together to build bonds and celebrate a shared service to our citizens with the President of the United States. My peers, both Democrats and Republicans, selected me to serve as the Vice Chair of the NGA, another reason why it’s hard not to see this decision as another example of blatant disrespect and a snub to the spirit of bipartisan federal-state partnership.

As the nation’s only Black governor, I can’t ignore that being singled out for exclusion from this bipartisan tradition carries an added weight — whether that was the intent or not.

What makes it especially confounding is that just weeks ago I was at the White House with a bipartisan group of governors, working with the administration on reforms to lower energy costs and strengthen grid reliability. We proved in that moment what’s possible when we stay focused on outcomes over politics.

As Governor of Maryland and Vice Chair of the NGA, my approach will never change: I’m ready to work with the administration anywhere we can deliver results. Yet, I promised the people of my state I will work with anybody but will bow down to nobody. And I guess the President doesn’t like that.

[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

@memorynguwi Nematambudziko

[Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 @SavvyRinu]

How can this be a President of the biggest black country on Earth? Just how????

[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

@bbmhlanga Welcome back 🙏🏿

[Island Hospice Zim @IslandHospiceZW]

We mourn the passing of Dr. Godfrey Sikipa, Director and Board Member of Island Hospice & Healthcare. A respected leader in maternal & child health, he served with deep compassion and dedication. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. May he rest in peace.

[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

@IslandHospiceZW A wonderful Father & human. Will surely miss him.

[Yahoo Finance @YahooFinance]

Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting: Buffett says trade "should not be a weapon."

Follow live updates from today's shareholder meeting: https://t.co/ffyCD6FEil

[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

After all these years I’ve figured out it’s not just the toss of the ball but the footwork. Been working on this since last week & already my serve has improved. #TennisOver40

[Hasan @Ubermenscchh]

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[Mhonda Special @taffy_mes]

#zimbabwe45 let us never forget

[Makomborero Haruzivishe @MakomboreroH]

This day, 25 years ago, on the 15th of April 2000 Tichaona Chiminya and Talent Mabika were killed by a petrol bomb attack by Zanu-PF supporters led by CIO operative Joseph Mwale and war vet Kainos ‘Kitsiyatota’ Zimunya.

They had attended an MDC meeting in Murambinda when the road along which they were driving was blocked by a Zanu-PF car branded car with men carrying AK-47 rifles and iron bars who attacked their car with petrol bombs and were burned to death.

Joseph Mwale and Kainos ‘Kitsiyatota’ Zimunya were neither arrested nor prosecuted despite a High Court judge having recommended he be brought to book.

Sanderson Makombe @sanderzmak who survived the ambush told SW Radio Africa that he escaped into the bush and watched as Mwale and Zimunya threw petrol into the car and set it alight. Vastly outnumbered and faced with thugs armed with AK47’s he watched helplessly as his colleagues Mabika and Chiminya got out of the car and ran 'across the fields burning like balls of flames.'

When the mob left Makombe ran to Chiminya who was already dead, but Mabika was still alive and shouting out the names of her attackers. She was to die later in hospital. Makombe said there was a police vehicle “parked a few metres down the road and they actually witnessed everything that was happening.”

Makombe said the police came to where they were and instructed them to put the bodies in the back of the truck. “So the task was for us to lift our colleagues, you know, with our own bare hands, they were still burning, you know. Talent was still screaming, she was not dead yet, she had been badly burnt.”

Attached is video of Tichaona Chiminya’s funeral.

May the souls of all the faithful departed comrades rest in power. Their blood watered the tree of liberty and FREEDOM IS COMING.

[U.S. Embassy Harare @USEmbZim]

Congratulations to T.J. Maguranyanga for signing with the Washington @Commanders! He is the fourth Zimbabwean to join the @NFL. All the best in training and we’ll be rooting for you when American football season starts on September 4.