Zimbabweans react to GNU deal

September 13, 2008 by Cassandra Moyo ·
Filed under: Politics

Here are some of the reactions from Zimbabweans to the deal singing. There is a lot of uneasiness and caution, sceptism even. Perhaps on Monday when we all know exactly what’s been agreed upon we will celebrate.

(from BBC News)

We as Zimbabweans have been waiting for this and receive this news with a sigh of relief. However knowing what we have gone through in the past it’s a bit too early to celebrate. We just hope and pray that this is truly the end of our troubles.
Dalton, Harare

You don’t know how it is like to be hungry in this country; to be unsure of the next day or just the meal. It is our hope that this deal will bring food to our tables, clothes over our bodies and shelter over our heads, make it possible to plan for this and the next generation at least. May the Holy Spirit anoint it and bring the world to the realisation of our plight and extend its hands to help us.
Alex, Harare

It is a triumphant breakthrough. But like most Zimbabweans I remain pessimistic until the deal is signed on Monday. We had reached critical mass and a continuation of hostilities would have seen the unstoppable downfall into poverty, hunger and probably violence. I am proud of these gentlemen and as a student I pray they put the nation first.
Emmanuel, Gweru

I am very happy for the commitment that has been shown by our leaders. I applaud them for putting the interest of the people first. It is my hope that this deal will be successful. I urge our leaders to put their differences aside and work towards reviving the economy. To you, our dear president Robert Mugabe, I thank you for being understanding and flexible and for being able to compromise and cede some of your powers to Tsvangirai. Therefore I urge you to remain faithful to the commitment you have made. May the good Lord give all of you wisdom to run this country and improve our lives because surely we have suffered.
Epfania, Chitungwiza

The result is very positive and we as Zimbabweans need to work together in addressing the economic challenges that haunted the nation for a decade.
Nick, Harare

As a Zimbabwean, I am very happy with these developments. At least it will save us from starvation. Our parents in rural areas cannot afford to buy a bottle of cooking oil, or even a quarter bar of soap, can you imagine? Now it’s over. It’s time for a new beginning.
Tinashe, Zimbabwe

We will now see who are Morgan’s real friends amongst all those he visited looking for support. Signing a deal is just a small step, what matters now is the implementation of their work together. I’m optimistic, the whole nation is and hopefully things will change for the better. Thank you leaders for the job well done and thank you Lord for bringing sunshine to Zimbabwe!! By the way, please let us deal with our problems alone without the interference of bullish western countries; alone we have shown that we can do it!!
KK, Harare

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