The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Retired Major General Dr Sibusiso Moyo says it is shocking to watch fellow Zimbabweans led by Tendai Biti, Dewa Mavhinga and Peter Godwin take turns before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee to tarnish and further soil the image of their country, Zimbabwe.
In a statement to the ZBC News, Dr Moyo said it is ironic that fellow Zimbabweans were performing their macabre charade only hours after he had met the US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Harry Thomas Junior in his office in Harare, amicably to outline how the two nations could re-engage and pursue measures which will benefit people from both countries.
US Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Zimbabwe in Washington DC
“Zimbabwe’s new government has been in office for shorter than two weeks [and] it is staggering that these gentlemen should have expected the deeds of 37 years to be corrected and livelihoods improved in such a short time,” he said.
“As if that myopia was not enough, the trio and others requested their American hosts for more of the same policies which have inflicted suffering on our people. How could any serious putative future leader of our country ask that ZIDERA remains in place?” the Minister added.
He also said Zimbabweans from all walks of life know that the damaging US sanctions against Zimbabwe cause little discomfort to the political elite and the well-off, as represented by the trio on their junkate in Washington DC.
Instead, he said, “All of us should be working to revive our economy, till our fertile soil and trade more competitively so that we all realise better health delivery, education and improved welfare in general.”
Retired Major General Moyo also said any internal disagreements should be resolved by Zimbabweans engaging with one another.
“There is no need to invite outside referees whose own fate has no relationship to ours. Let us advance our political goals without inviting punitive measures by strangers on our fellow citizens,” he said.
On next year’s elections, Retired Major General Moyo as President Emmerson Mnangagwa said upon taking office, Zimbabwe shall hold peaceful elections in 2018 guided by SADC principles and African Union recommendations.
“Any leadership changes can therefore be gotten at the ballot box. There is no need to go abroad and seek assistance to further harm one’s own country. All Zimbabweans are free to canvas for political fortunes of their choice. Let us do this without reversing the promise of our new dawn. All nations of goodwill are invited to assist us to regain our position in the family of nations, not as beggars but, as a prospering and vibrant democracy,” he said.
He also said it is therefore incumbent upon every Zimbabwean to contribute towards the elimination of any threats to the peace and stability of the country.- state media
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I am not sucking anyone.. Actually I am sending the right signals to development in my constituency. U need to understand where the wind is blowing in order to strategically align yourself with the winning team. Honestly what can ask for from MDC right now. It failed to effect any positive and meaningful contribution in the government for a “FULL TERM IN OFFICE” and now they want MNANGAGWA to effect regime change within two weeks in Office… Wake up and smell the COFFEE… ZANU PF is still in the game, whether we like it or not. They are here to stay. U are better off putting pressure on ZANU to make positive changes in our economies rather than push for a divided MDC with more than 5 splinter groups..
Pamberi neZANU PF !!!!
usually its not the Americans who will vote, but the man who has spent a whole week in a bank queue to be given $50 to go emakhaya for Christmas, then come back to Queue to sort tthe return of their children to school, so these frustration will make one look at the intrested candidates and determine who seems like they have these concerns at heart not self serving or (party serving) intrest and put an x, if pasina stay at home and not vote and we all know who benefits from the later decision, so for now please make your statements while considering the man who will vote because he/she matters
Very true even if a party from Dotito rules and bring food on the table we will support it if ED brings food we will support him akakuudzai kuti MDC is our Messiah ndiyani. Apa even succession yacho varikutoitadza vasati vave mupower what more vave panyanga they will be worse do you expect Tsvangirai to move around campaigning in his current state. Why not giving the reins to youngsters opposition is worse
1.i never declared that iam learned,but of which iam ,thanks for noticing.
It is your ignorance which is shaking ,that assumes I’m trying to scare you with my education,I’m not.fyi ..iam that educated,if you were wondering.
Fact is ,you are used to conversing with idiots ,and as they say 2 idiots agreeing ,still means it’s idiots.
2.as I told you earlier,scum,look at the interview and quote to me where and when he called for sanctions on ZIMBABWE.
3.your day shall come ,when you will realise that all enemies of the people will meet a cruel end.trust me on this,it can take years , decades even…but your cup shall fill up.
1.there is no ” asinine attempt..” at anything.Telling a person what they are can never be an insult,dear Hart.
You are a moron ,and you should wear that badge proudly.
2.” Status’s ” …what status do you have,arse!.the status of running your mouth …I look at your posts..the one thing I see is ..you telling people ,they have little minds,status ,tarring people or shooting people….
When a person has to resort to self exaltation,that means he is not really exalted.
3.mark my words,moron,the enemies of the people will pay .Either in this world and time or in the next.
Your attempt, please note attempt,at keeping people down , keeping progress down won’t succeed forever.
Though you might not know me,arse,my words will ring true in your mind one day .
ZANU pf is as obstinate as an old donkey. They think that they own Zimbabwe and their actions are the only once valid and worth pursuing. The party is aware of what has been the bone of contention regarding elections. It is public knowledge that all its rigging machinery is still in place. The new Minister, Kagonye, tells the nation that Tobaiwa Mudede will not be retired despite him being 74 years old. They just want perpetuity of the old order and they have said it loud and clear. Do you expert Biti and company to sit down and throw their arms in resignation. Vanyangira yaona. Surely you believe in the charade that ZANU is dishing out daily. These so called revolutionary parties like leopards never change their spots. If they were serious about eradicating criminals why harass Chombo and the small boy alone. Well known criminals are roaming the streets and occupying the high offices. They are untouchable because they belong to the right group. Read the Herald and show me what has changed. It is still spewing the same vitriol and propaganda. We still have a long way towards democratization of our institutions.
Instead of IMAGINING YOUR ‘violent threat’, better to using the little mind to appreciate the destructiveness & self-destructiveness of aiding and abetting a FOREIGN ENEMY who PUBLICLY VOWED to “make the economy of Zimbabwe scream”!
Aiding and abetting racist enemies who imposes sanctions to harm and kill Africans IS CRIMINAL!
Your violent threats are one of the reasons they went there to USA where there is democracy, clearly there is better understanding and you are not understanding a thing right now . Muchaona vote for them (Zanu) you will have to wait 5 years or more before you get another chance to lick butt.
Military is not easy to dislodge for one . You will need to create your own to fight them and Biti is doing all this to avoid this scenario by asking for reforms first!
Grace did ask why only people who went to war are the only ones to rule? You judged her instead of listening, you can bad but not bad in everything so listen all the time and watch.
Typical you think kumaindia ndojwakacheaper yet they are crooking you mostly , same with Zanu they are hoodwinking you fortunately the West is not in a rush to believe the hype they want proof of what they say and that is fair!
As k yourself this general you are sucking up to did he not have influence the party to be productive and develop your home town?
So he failed but he definitely made it for himself and will amass even more now he is in a higher office
#Wake up!
this is not about positions. . WE do not care who has them so go to hell with your electoral reforms. we care about our economy and jobs. sanctions must never be invited on a people . I hope the opposition loses big
The people that matter to who? Read my sister! SADC /AU is full of corrupt dictators who want to rule forever bar one or two exceptions. Can you trust them from past records? I don’t think so. Same thing with this new leadership we have come a long way with their deeds trust was eroded long time so this time we must be cautious and mustn’t rush. In order to have free and fair elections we need more than SADC & AU for transparency and we want them months prior to elections for obvious reasons.
I know your kind they say “fools rush in”
Do you know ED without friends in the army he never would have made as President. These are real thugs you are cheering for worse than Grace.
Just tell Moyo and his boss to implement the Constitution, will you?
you are foolish. do not be condescending on me. zanupf is not losing elections.It is better if zanupf were in power with a working economy because we the poor benefit from the economy. we get jobs. we do not care who is in power because we are not politicians, stop trying to justify your greed. You do not want the economy to work when zanupf is n powere yet us the povo are there regardless of who is in power. the opposition is the enemy of the poor.
My sister you don’t have any idea do you? The difference between you and Grace is at least she had facts but you talk the same but your facts are mixed up.
37 yrs was the chance you gave them. They steal from you and become your leaders and you give another 5year chance how stupid!
Read my sister follow the history before you talk
We had targeted sanctions. Do you see any of the Zanu leadership suffering from it right now? They aren’t but you are.
A whole army for 3 fall guys?Wake up my sister. For people who are miles away the international community is being cautious for you delayed ones. Since when does even a local bank lent money to clients who cannot pay back? Who wants to invest money where it is used for other purposes? We have a bad track record that’s why. A chance are they your relatives these generals you are desperate to protect.
It’s their money so if can be used to leverage for reforms isn’t that a good thing in 37yrs?
Bring $15 Billion first, then talk about sanctions
If that is supposed to be your asinine attempt at an insult, then you should first learn the rules governing differences in statuses: One cannot expect to meaningfully insult those who are above one’s status.
So go raise your status (a lot) and then try again.
bringing sanctions on us is not progress
True. These people havana ku campainer and they have been instisting on transitional government zvino zvakaramba. Vanga vati basa ramuka vomborara zvavo for four years or so vachidya mari mu transition. They are now talking of illegal and illegitment governent asi ku National Stadium vakanga variko Mnangagwa achigadzwa pachigaro. Kana iyo America haiwone kuti iri ku dealer nevarwere vepfungwa here.
Which zimbabweans?.
Can you even phantom what a great mind is ,it’s not toy toying .
People like you continue to dig zimbabweans under …but trust me ,one day you will see your end .
For the wicked ,you,the end is a long way off…so that you can continue to cause confusion and Stiffler progress…but trust me ,your end will come .Ask Mugabe .
Tell me .Are you fool by pretence or by ignorance.
You say nothing,and you write what a 10 year old can assume is a 5 year olds mind .
Fckng ass
I believe iwe ndiwe Uno ” paparika”
So long as America and Europe can condemn whatever the Zanu military government is doing they are fucked .
The Americans are needed as a counter weight….and only fools like you come here to sow seeds of confusion
But ,no one buys your act…
When the people that matter the African Uninion and Sadc have accepted government Biti wishes sanctions on us becase he is not a Minister yet he refused to serve Let Zimbabweans show him who they want to serve them at the next free and fair election. Biti must fall
And Doc says :”yawn” to you Dr /general Moyo.
Zimbabwe needs external referees.So he expects us to believe that the government of Mnagangwa and zanu ,that has been stifling the democratic rights of zimbabweans, beating zimbabweans, creating AIPPA,etc
They , including him Dr/general Moyo ,have made Zimbabwe into a military state .
So we are going to elections under the same draconian laws,that the current president was eager to enforce and maintain as minister of Justice .
The current president was ever so eager to Stiffler the implementation of the constitution…..but you Dr/general moyo would say we ” gullible” zimbabweans must talk amongst ourselves with the same people,same faces who have always denied is freedoms .
Nxa.
Doc says ,yawn to your statement.And may the Americans play a watchful role ,so that ZIMBABWE can rise above the military state we are being held hostage under.
Can you listen to yourself ,Which Masters the Chinese who are busy looting all our minerals with the help of Lacoste boys or the white who ofcoz loot some of our minerals but realised to return a certain percentage through infrustructer ,hospitals and even donors .Who built Harare/Zimbabwe tge whites or Chinese by the way and who destroyed it MDC or 40years of ZANU.Wake up from your sleep hama yangu .
Your ENVIOUS little mind and tiny will see your own lineage disappear, as a result of your spiteful sense of living.
means you really do not understand the meaning of ‘coup’.
Hint: If the mature Chinese, Russians, etc rarely, if ever, used the word ‘coup’ (as really an excuse to interfere in the internal affairs of others), you should follow their wise lead when attempting to use your comical ‘coup’.
The Chinese society have been around for THOUSANDS of years; they understand governance more than all the upstart nations on the planet.
Yhaa you have brainwashed to think only ZANU pf have a birthright to power,how sad!Democracy doesn’t exist in your vocabulary!murderers,thugs ,rapists ,abductors are the ones you think should have power through unscrupulous means (including coups) No ,you can fool zanoids but you can’t fool everyone!
Just allow reforms as agreed at the beginning of GNU and follow the Constitution then let there be free and fair elections then you will see that Tendai Biti does not need a Millitary tank to get a political post like your Dr Major General without any other qualification except a PHD from UZ like the lunatic Dr Amai Grace Mugabe.
…and to those who carry out coups to facilitate power takeover with one of their own ?
Only mentally ill patients will not the move which is meant to bring about electoral reforms, which in turn gives us a credible election, cowards will not allow free n fair elections coz they know they will dismally fail !ko mareforms acho ari kuoma kuisa why?
Yes kill them as you have been doing since 1980. Obert Mpofu and Mnangagwa have been ministers for over 3 decades. They know nothing apart from looting and kidnapping political opponents.Biti and the other gentlemen did a great job. Who ever puts money in Zimbabwe while
ZanuPF is in power must know that it will be shared amongst the chief lacosts of ZanuPF.
These puerile fools think Zimbabwe was liberated by racist Uncle Sam. Kupaparika munowanza wana Nhedza nanaMbiti.
I agree. These fools are too immature to occupy any national office.
Apa these boys were misinformed,,, twa kurumidza kubuda bhobho,,, ndo offside yaitwa…
Mese murikungo vukura. MDC is not zanu. Moyo is serving an illegal institution blah blah, kuvukura kwega kwega
Firstly I would like to congratulate Rtd Major-General SB Moyo on your appointment. Since November 15th I have been watching your statements closely up to this day. I have no doubt on the way you carries yourself around, your sound speeches and timeous interaction with relevant offices namely US Embassy and Botswana that u deserve that high office. I urge you to remain humble and focused. Lastly musakangamwa kumusha hommie… todawo development zvikuru, road infrastructure linking Mbuyanehanda to Mataga thru Danga and Mberengwa District Office. Mukangodaro chete zvaringana, even seat yaMakosini I may stand down for you…
In most countries such sell-outs and treasonous traitors are tarred and feathered and shot, or at least persecuted out of existence.
The passports of these treasonous traitors should be seized and burned, should they return to Zim.
Or they should be exiled to the racist, anti-African countries, so that they can experience directly how African people, LIKE THEM, are mistreated in those racist countries for centuries.
Yaa let them go to their Masters. These makorokoza. They are worse than stripers who do moonlighting. Don’t give them an ear when they want talking. Vagare vachiyenda ikoko. Kusanyara.