Of politics, politicians and our future
“There’s no virgin in a maternity ward,” says a Cameroonian proverb. After Thabo Mbeki’s ouster, which many, who are able to read the dynamics of politics, have known was coming for a long time, and the shenanigans from those involved in Zimbabwe’s power sharing deal, many things have been said.
Jacob Zuma has been accused of being power hungry. Many have observed how our own Arthur has delusions of grandeur where he is King- and it was quite apparent he would be so at any cost and compromise. But then let anyone who enters politics and does not want power cast the first stone. Read more
Tsvangirai cannot slam dunk this
Air Morgan can't do it alone. He needs our help.
I remember watching a basketball match between China and the United States during the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The US players were very physical and ran circles round the Chinese team. There was so much slam dunking from the US side that I started wondering if the Chinese were capable of showing us even ONE slam dunk. Just when I thought it would never happen, one of the Chinese players broke out of defence, did some amazing dribbling, engaged his thigh rockets and took off into dunk heaven.
I cheered enthusiastically.
But politics is not a basketball game. MDC and Morgan Tsvangirai cannot slam dunk the goals. There is no way they can shoot three pointers or dribble the ball across the court to score a winning point just before the game ends while we stare breathlessly and adoringly on the sidelines. Read more
Zimbabweans react to GNU deal
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. Read more
