Comments on: Zimbabwe cannot resolve its crisis through the deal

By: alaçatı oteller

alaçatı oteller — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:11:50 +0000

I think you are right, the chances of Zimbabwe resolving its crisis through the deal are nil. Anyone following the dialogue process can see that nothing will come out of it. May be the solution for Zimbabwe does not lie in negotiations but may be in Zimbabweans redefining themselves and prostesting and rejecting any form of injustice.

By: halı yıkama

halı yıkama — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:38:39 +0000

Kubatana.net speaks out from Zimbabwe » Blog Archive » Zimbabwe cannot resolve its crisis through the deal great article thank you.

By: ruzvidzo mupfudza

ruzvidzo mupfudza — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:17:09 +0000

The pregnant woman analogy is good. To focus on the negative aspects of this condition is ok, too. But to overlook the positive aspects- and I am sure there have to be some although I cannot speak with authority, since I an never be pregnant…So, too, with the deal. Instant change? Where has that ever happened? Foundation for hope, most definitely. Will the bickering end, a semblance of common ground found? Yes. So the pregnant woman give birth to a healthy baby, strapping twins,triplets, etc. I choose to focus on that possibility, without losing sight of the possibility of the other outcome, yet not allowing the fear of that outcome to cloud my vision. This country belongs to neither the MDC or ZANU PF…

By: Roger

Roger — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:29:36 +0000

The only possibility of any peaceful resolution is through this deal. The only people who have the capacity to get Mugabe out are SADC and the AU. It’s not much, but it’s all we’ve got. The MDC won an election but the incumbent party that lost won’t go. Either the MDC has to overthrow them violently or through this sort of diplomacy. The “masses” won’t do anything now – ZANU(PF) has broken their desire to force change. The only “resistance” (with the notable exception of WOZA) comes from NGOs, “intellectuals” and bloggers, none of whom, quite honestly, will be able to effect any change directly. They can only provide those who can pressure Mugabe (SADC and the AU) with relevant information, which it not in itself a bd thing. But it still comes down to some sort of deal.

By: Norman Pariza

Norman Pariza — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:38:43 +0000

Zimbabweans should cease to be patient and always be in waiting mode. I think peaceful demonstrations to get out of the jamlock should be pursued. We are tired of being reasonable and understanding and all that mushy stuff but it is not working at all. Why should we continue this way? …and for how long. Madhuku and Williams have been very exemplary in this regard and I think the more we give our active support the better. When the word protest is used, people jump to the conclusion of a people fighting a government, why?

By: Don Cox

Don Cox — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:14:01 +0000

The point of negotiating is to make sure the MDC is in the right. If the MDC was to become a violent opposition, Mugabe would at once have the excuse he needs for a violent crackdown, which would include massacres and mass arrests. Leading MDC figures would be executed if caught.

The international community would offer no support, because the MDC would have put itself in the wrong. And generally, uprisings against dictators are not supported either in the UN or Washington. Remember for instance the Shia uprising against Saddam in 1991. Or look at Burma – no substantial help has been given to the Burmese.

By: Wellington Dube

Wellington Dube — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:12:13 +0000

I am sorry Fungisai I do not share the same view with you. We do not want such pessimists, we are trying to rebuild our country and things cannot be perfect from the beginning. These guys are trying their best. Lets try to be patient with them and appreciate the pains they go through in an effort to reedem the nation. Give the three leaders a chance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Andile Nyoni

Andile Nyoni — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:19:10 +0000