Mugabe party seeks second round vote
ANGUS SHAW
THE government of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has its own presidential election results showing a second round will be necessary, a cabinet minister said.
Deputy Information Minister Bright Matonga spoke a day after the opposition ruled out a run-off.
Reports say the official tally - still awaited more than a month after the vote - showed its candidate had beaten Mugabe, but not by enough to avoid a second round.
Matonga said Mugabe's party would take part in a run-off. "As far as I'm concerned, there is going to be a run-off," he said. "We have got our own results."
A day earlier, an official of the ruling Zanu-PF party said the March 29 election results gave opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai 47% of the vote with Mugabe on 43%.
Matonga said no-one had won the 50% plus one vote needed to avoid a run-off. Tsvangirai insists he won outright.
Mugabe, in power since independence in 1980, has been accused of brutality and increasing autocracy.
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Posted by: Anne on 8:44am Sat 3 May 08
Ten journalists have been arrested since March 29 general elections in Zimbabwe, freelance journalist Precious Shumba was the last of them all.
Instead of keeping the peace and order and protecting citizens the police are operating as the ARMED WING of a beleaguered government., the press freedom organisation said. The police is on behalf of Mugabe's and his cronies interests.
A decision to release journalist Frank Chikowore on bail is postponed. He was arrested with 27 members of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) on April 15 for alledgedly disturbing the peace.
Stanley Karombo, journalist is currently in hospital after he has been badly beaten while he was detained from 18 to 21 April.
He was arrested as he was taking photos of President Mugabe during his speech at Gwanzura stadium in Harare suburb of Highfield. He was accused of "sending films to America". Karambo is suffering from psychological problems. He keeps having nightmares and his vision is impaired.
Ten journalists have been arrested since March 29 general elections in Zimbabwe, freelance journalist Precious Shumba was the last of them all.
Instead of keeping the peace and order and protecting citizens the police are operating as the ARMED WING of a beleaguered government., the press freedom organisation said. The police is on behalf of Mugabe's and his cronies interests.
A decision to release journalist Frank Chikowore on bail is postponed. He was arrested with 27 members of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) on April 15 for alledgedly disturbing the peace.
Stanley Karombo, journalist is currently in hospital after he has been badly beaten while he was detained from 18 to 21 April.
He was arrested as he was taking photos of President Mugabe during his speech at Gwanzura stadium in Harare suburb of Highfield. He was accused of "sending films to America". Karambo is suffering from psychological problems. He keeps having nightmares and his vision is impaired.
Posted by: Anne, RIP on 10:03am Sat 3 May 08
Torture and Killings in Zim.
Mugadza Munqaradzi, AfricaNews reporter in Harare writes that the killing of opposition supporters by Zanu PF youth militias, political activists and war veterans continue to intensify. So far the death toll has reached 20 according to MDC.
Among the people who are killed in the last two days are
[bold]Tabitha Marume[/bold] of Makoni West in Manicaland, who was shot dead by soldiers at Chiwetu Rest Camp and [bold]Percy Muchiwa[/bold], a teacher in Guruve who was beaten to death by Zanu PF supporters in Bakasa area.
[bold]Tenos Manyimo and Bigboy Zhuwawo[/bold] of Mbire in Mashonaland Central died last Sunday when the were attacked by Zanu PF militia for being MDC supporters.
[bold]Clemence Dube[/bold] of Poshayi Village in war 12 was also killed by Zanu PF supporters and war veterans on April 28.
Dube was a polling agent. His body has been ferried to Bulawayo for a post mortem.
Meanwhile hundreds of families are left homeless and others are displaced as the violence continues unchecked.
MDC director of elections [bold]Tichanzii Gandanga[/bold] who was abducted on April 18 was this week found in Mashonaland EastProvince where he was severely assaulted and sustained fractured legs, while MDC province activist for Manicaland Province, [bold]Knowledge Nyamhuka[/bold] died in Makoni West after he was brutally attacked.
May they rest in peace.
Torture and Killings in Zim.
Mugadza Munqaradzi, AfricaNews reporter in Harare writes that the killing of opposition supporters by Zanu PF youth militias, political activists and war veterans continue to intensify. So far the death toll has reached 20 according to MDC.
Among the people who are killed in the last two days are
Tabitha Marume of Makoni West in Manicaland, who was shot dead by soldiers at Chiwetu Rest Camp and
Percy Muchiwa, a teacher in Guruve who was beaten to death by Zanu PF supporters in Bakasa area.
Tenos Manyimo and Bigboy Zhuwawo of Mbire in Mashonaland Central died last Sunday when the were attacked by Zanu PF militia for being MDC supporters.
Clemence Dube of Poshayi Village in war 12 was also killed by Zanu PF supporters and war veterans on April 28.
Dube was a polling agent. His body has been ferried to Bulawayo for a post mortem.
Meanwhile hundreds of families are left homeless and others are displaced as the violence continues unchecked.
MDC director of elections
Tichanzii Gandanga who was abducted on April 18 was this week found in Mashonaland EastProvince where he was severely assaulted and sustained fractured legs, while MDC province activist for Manicaland Province,
Knowledge Nyamhuka died in Makoni West after he was brutally attacked.
May they rest in peace.
Posted by: Anne, Sunnyville-lyl on 3:52pm Sat 3 May 08
Three Zimbabweans seriously injured in accident when a truck with immigrants overturned on the Allday-pondrift Rd in Limpopo, South Africa.
The driver lost control of the vehicle while transporting illegal Zimbabweans to Beitbridge. Increasing numbers of them are crossing into South Africa since the disputed elections on March 29.
Three Zimbabweans seriously injured in accident when a truck with immigrants overturned on the Allday-pondrift Rd in Limpopo, South Africa.
The driver lost control of the vehicle while transporting illegal Zimbabweans to Beitbridge. Increasing numbers of them are crossing into South Africa since the disputed elections on March 29.
Posted by: Anne on 10:57am Sun 4 May 08
[quote]Three Zimbabweans seriously injured in accident when a truck with immigrants overturned on the Allday, Pondrift Road in Limpopo, South Africa.[/quote] South Africa roads repair will need billions. Urgent intervention necessary to HALT the deteroriation of South Africa's road network. Lives are at stake here as well.
Three Zimbabweans seriously injured in accident when a truck with immigrants overturned on the Allday, Pondrift Road in Limpopo, South Africa.
South Africa roads repair will need billions. Urgent intervention necessary to HALT the deteroriation of South Africa's road network. Lives are at stake here as well.
Posted by: Im no really here, but over there on 12:04am Tue 6 May 08
Advantage Mugabe!!! The MDC MUST take part in the run-off vote, otherwise they hand the election to Mugabe legally. If they participate, they face beatings and probably death for many of their supporters, and Mugabe will almost certainly fix this result so that he wins.
And still, neither Mbeki or Zuma of South Africa does anything. South Africa, you are a disgrace.
Advantage Mugabe!!! The MDC MUST take part in the run-off vote, otherwise they hand the election to Mugabe legally. If they participate, they face beatings and probably death for many of their supporters, and Mugabe will almost certainly fix this result so that he wins.
And still, neither Mbeki or Zuma of South Africa does anything. South Africa, you are a disgrace.
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