Mugabe and his terrorist zanupf must go

The struggle for change continues in 2017. The people of Zimbabwe should not give up or give in to Zanu PF tyranny. Our collective hope for change should not succumb to the ravages of  Zanu PF's anti-democracy tendencies. The popular will is going to triumph against systematic political injustice. We should learn from the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their persistence has finally forced the dictator to respect their will. Of course, it's to early to celebrate in DRC but the very fact that murderous Kabila has agreed to step down means something. Imagine cantankerous Mugabe agreeing to step down!! Imagine Zanu PF conceding electoral defeat!!

If we continue to stand up against Zanu PF our political will inevitably will triumph. There is nothing impossible about change. There is nothing indelible about the status quo. We just have to free ourselves from a disturbing political laziness. There is no doubt that Zimbabwean people are willing to suffer political injustices. They are willing to be bullied by Mugabe and his greedy sycophants.

We have got be tough if we are to dismantle Zanu PF hegemony. We have got to keep on throwing punches. The time has come to confine Zanu PF to the dustbin of history.

Mugabe Must Go!!

Shocking Kwekwe demo case outcome

SHOCKING Kwekwe Demo Case Outcome.

In an unprecedented shocking court decision at KK magistrate courts at 2pm this afternoon (6/1/17), 3 MDCT members arrested for public violence emanating from a peaceful demonstration staged by over 300 people in the KK city on 16 July 2016, and in which it was reported that there were some stone throwing at the end of the demo, after police fired teargas and water canon to disperse the peaceful marchers. Kwekwe magistrate Nduna, sentenced MDCT Kwekwe Deputy Mayor Aaron Panganai Sithole (69) ward 3 Clr Weston Masiya (46) and one Yth Tendai Virimayi (33) to 2 years jail each. (5 other accused persons in the case, who included former MDCT Kwekwe Central legislator, Blessing Chebundo, and former KK Mayor Shadreck Tobaiwa,  had been found not guilty when the lawyers applied for discharge in Nov 2026)

This is a clear political judgement/decision as insinuated during the  the case outline.

In the meantime, the lawyers, Chitere, Chidavanyika, and Partners, are launching an appeal, and applying for bail.

Response to Dr. Parirenyatwas solution to curb typhoid

The typhoid and cholera outbreak in Harare was induced by poor water and sanitation facilities in Harare. Most primary school going children have never seen running water coming out of their taps for years. There are no jobs in Zimbabwe and about 6million Zimbabweans are vendors and that is their only source of income. Banning vendors is not the solution to curb typhoid and cholera outbreaks as they are going to continue Vending anyhow.

The government must ensure that water and sanitation crisis is resolved immediately before lives are lost by this looming typhoid outbreak.
Inasmuch as l feel the move to come up with an interministerial committee to deal with the typhoid outbreak is a welcome one, key health and sanitation issues need to be looked at e.g the improvement of water supply being one of the key pre requisites. The absence of clean running water in most suburbs contributes immensely to the upsurge of typhoid. Refuse collection needs to be stepped up as well. The issue of vendors is a tricky one in the sense that in as much as we need to ensure that they take sanitation issues seriously when selling their wares, it is equally important not to also infringe on their livelihoods since most people are in that sector.

Has it been proven that Typhoid is being spread by those things like fruits and veggies being sold on the street or it like the government is trying to hide behind a finger? The water problem in Harare is the main cause of the typhoid outbreak. Most people now use borehole water and we are in the rainy season, seepage of sewage water into the boreholes is the main cause of typhoid. They should close all boreholes and provide people with safe water.
The ban on vending of fruits is only a  temporary measure that doesn't deal with deep  structural challenges caused by city council incompetence and lack of coordination between Ministry of Local government , Ministry of Health and local authorities.
The quality of water the masses drink is terrible, check the toilet facilities in Central Harare( Copacabana) and the collection of garbage and other waste in towns.
This outbreak is indicative of health hazards that the relevant authorities ignore on a daily basis.

Linda T. Masarira
Citizens Movement

Chronicles of an unsung heroine

Chronicles of an unsung Heroine

Many in this world comprehend the the importance of fundamental human rights, but it only takes a few to take the guts and deny themselves the luxury of life to fight for not for thier own freedom but for the universal emancipation of others, this is what Linda Masarira has been born for and vows to die for.

Today marks an important date since the genesis of activists head on fight with the state of Zimbabwe.Justice Mangota has ordered the release of Linda Masarira who has been in custody since her arrest on 6July.

After a long period of incarceration and inhuman treatment by state security agents and prison officers from the period Linda started to join other like minded cadres in the fight for human rights in Zimbabwe up to the time when she was arrested on what clearly appeared to be trumped up charges , she has remained resolute and strong.

She is appearing at Mbare Magistrates Court tomorrow ( Tuesday) for the case which she was denied bail on the grounds of the warrant of arrest which was nullified today.

This means she will be able to get bail for her pending case and she shall be released tomorrow after her appearance at Mbare Magistrates Court.

Who is Linda Tsungirirai Masarira

Linda is a human rights defender passionate about labour issues, equality, gender balance, women and girl child rights, democracy, economic and political freedom for marginalized groups of society.

Linda Tsungirirai Masarira is a young lady aged thirty-four years (34) and currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree in Gender and development studies and a Higher National Diploma in Information Systems.  She also possesses a Certificate in Conflict Management and a certified trainman at NRZ.  She has seven years (7) years of experience as a trainwoman at NRZ.

She is the Founder and national coordinator for Zimbabwe Women in Politics Alliance, National Coordinator for the Young African Leadership Forum (Zimbabwean Chapter), Founder and Chairperson of the Association of Railways Terminated Employees and former President of the Trainmen workers Union (2008-2013).

Linda has been involved in trade unionism during her time at the National Railways of Zimbabwe and Systems Technology (Pvt) (Ltd) where she mobilized fellow employees to fight for their labour rights, which culminated into her getting fired from the two companies.

She has been involved in several campaigns including recently the “Bring back our women from Kuwait” campaign where she took a leading role in petitioning the government of Zimbabwe and the Kuwaiti Embassy to expedite the repatriation process of the stranded Zimbabwean women who had fallen victim to human trafficking.

Besides her activism, humanitarian and democracy work, she is also in the executive management committee of the People`s Democratic Party (PDP) responsible for recruitment and mobilization and works very closely with the party's women assembly where she oversees women empowerment, training and capacity building.

At the time of her arrest she was involved in the setting up of a cancer trust fund to assist cancer patients and victims in Zimbabwe. This was after the realization that there are only two radiotherapy machines in the whole country which are consistently breaking down and are currently both out of order.

To compliment her vision for sustainable development not only in Zimbabwe, but the whole of Africa, Linda is a business woman and a farmer who uses and utilizes her skills and accomplishments to educate young aspiring women to venture into income generating projects so that they can be independent politically, economically and socially.

What people said about Linda 

"Linda is a mother and courageous woman who has stood up against tyranny ,a feat that a few women dare to"

 Giraffe Heroes Zimbabwe Chairperson Terry Mutsvangwa.

"The most intriguing reality which the state is consciously ignoring to accept is that the picture is clearly on the wall that what Linda is fighting for is not a personal agenda, but an inclusive fact that relates to everyone in the country who have been left in the scorching cold that no one can deny even the very kith and kin of the Zanu PF regime including the state security agencies"

Tendai Lyneate Mudehwe Zimbabwe Activist Alliance (ZAA)

Giraffe Heroes honors Lynda Tsungirirai Masarira

Giraffe Heroes honors Lynda Tsungirirai Masarira

Giraffe Heroes, an international organisation that supports people who excel in fighting for human rights and sacrifice for the betterment of others had earlier on honored Lynda as giraffe heroes who has defied all odds to fight for the respect of people1s rights especially of women, Giraffe heroes Zimbabwe said it is in solidarity with Lynda and calls upon the world to amplify the call to her freedom

Terry Mtsvangwa , who is currently in the USA under the YALI Fellowship said “, who is currently in the USA under the YALI Fellowship said “GHZ believes that the state intends to use the courts to punish and silence her, hence the world has to know, Linda is a mother and courageous woman who has stood up against tyranny ,a feat that a few woman dare to”.

Linda Masarira Court Update

So sad that the dear comrade has to languish for a longer period in custody. The court hearing started around mid day with Mbare Magistrate, Mambanje ridiculing the application to have the matter of over detention being referred to the Constitutional Court. In his ruling he dismissed the application and further remanded Linda in custody to 11 August 2016 . The defense counsel then applied to have Linda transferred to Mutare Remand to expedite the cancelling of another warrant of arrest in that city which technically contributed to her being denied bail. 

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Giraffe Heroes honors Lynda Tsungirirai Masarira

Giraffe Heroes honors Lynda Tsungirirai Masarira

Giraffe Heroes, an international organisation that supports people who excel in fighting for human rights and sacrifice for the betterment of others had earlier on honored Lynda as giraffe heroes who has defied all odds to fight for the respect of people1s rights especially of women, Giraffe heroes Zimbabwe said it is in solidarity with Lynda and calls upon the world to amplify the call to her freedom

Terry Mtsvangwa , who is currently in the USA under the YALI Fellowship said “, who is currently in the USA under the YALI Fellowship said “GHZ believes that the state intends to use the courts to punish and silence her, hence the world has to know, Linda is a mother and courageous woman who has stood up against tyranny ,a feat that a few woman dare to”.

Linda Masarira Court Update

So sad that the dear comrade has to languish for a longer period in custody. The court hearing started around mid day with Mbare Magistrate, Mambanje ridiculing the application to have the matter of over detention being referred to the Constitutional Court. In his ruling he dismissed the application and further remanded Linda in custody to 11 August 2016 . The defense counsel then applied to have Linda transferred to Mutare Remand to expedite the cancelling of another warrant of arrest in that city which technically contributed to her being denied bail. 

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Zimbabwe Women in Politics #update on Linda`s arrest

                                             

Solidarity Invitation to Mbare Magistrate Court

Linda Tsungirirai  Masarira , the ZWIPA founder and National coordinator who has been arrested and denied bail early this month will be appearing in court tomorrow at 8: 30 at Mbare Magistrate court to answer trumped up charges of public violence ,ZWIPA and its affiliated people are calling upon the people of Zimbabwe to rally behind our CDE who is languishing in remand prison at Chikurubi Maximum prison.

Linda was arrested while he was in Mufakose in solidarity with protesting residence and was just handpicked by ZRP and was accused of having a hand in the subsequent violence that occurred in that location.