Richard discusses the art of Love,’ the call for the nation of Zimbabwe to pray, and the meaning of the hit song by Mercedes Sosa, ‘Solo Le Pido a Dios’ which translates as, ‘God I only ask one thing, that you make me not indifferent to suffering.’
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MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been hailed for standing firm against signing a deal that will leave him in a weak position in a new government. Jameson Mashakada, a prominent youth member of the party and the vice-chairman of the MDC-UK gives us his thoughts on how such a deal would not help change things in the country.
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Vincent says the only thing on the supermarket shelves is tissues, there is no food in any of the shops; Josh believes that the MDC should only agree to a unity government with ZANU PF if they adhere to the results of the March 29th election, and Chris explains why she remains hopeful and committed to Zimbabwe, and reminds us how beautiful our country truly is.
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This week Oliver Kubikwa, Co-ordinator at ZIPOVA – Zimbabwe Political Victim’s Association ,discusses the situation with the refugee camps that were set up to house those displaced by the recent xenophobic violence, in light of the fact the SA government now intends shutting the camps down. And Joshua, a radiologist who now lives in the UK, discusses the effects on the health sector of the brain drain.
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Ola says the removal of zeros has only resulted in more price increases and suffering; Mary talks about the government’s supposed price controls, and how prices are still going up by the minute, Tapfumaneyi comments on the talks process, Mbek and SADC’s failure to stand up for the long-suffering people of Zimbabwe.
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Cathy Buckle focuses on how, “we are not a country at war, no one is trying to invade us or take us over and the future is waiting, just out of our reach. It is very hard, however, to stay sane, healthy and focused on the Zimbabwe that the majority voted for on the 29th March 2008.”
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Tanonoka Whande is back with his unique insights on current events and matters of interest to Zimbabweans. On today’s programme he shares his thoughts on the controversial issue of the possibility of the MDC granting amnesty to Mugabe and all those who have violated the people of Zimbabwe. He believes the issue “is one that is going to be very difficult to lay to rest, especially if it is handled in a cavalier manner for the convenience of political parties and leading individuals, at the expense of the people.”
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Munhumutema describes how he is heart-broken by what is happening to his former colleagues in the teaching profession who are being beaten and tortured by state agents; Frank says that he believes the UN should step in and put an end to the violence, and Munaki says that people are surviving by the grace of God and urges Mugabe to go. We also hear from WOZA Co-ordinator Jenny Williams who talks about their efforts to restore sanity to our country.
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Violet speaks to one the latest victims of the illegal farm invasions, Kobus Jourbert. He is camping in a lay-bye near his Chegutu farm. Farm invasions have escalated, despite the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding which committed political rivals to respect property rights, as the ruling elite scramble for the last assets in the country.
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