“The story of Zimbabwe sanctions has its roots firmly on the West’s selfish desire to deny
Zimbabweans the right to be in charge of their economy and destiny. It is about making
sure that we are not in control of our own resources, particularly land. It is about making
us continue to wallow in colonialism‐induced poverty. It is about blocking people’s
empowerment so that whites remain in charge, remotely controlling our economy.”1
“What the two MDC formations did on Tuesday is what they should have done in the 2008
harmonised elections, and should do in future polls if they are sincere in their struggle to
dump Zanu PF in the dustbin of history……Tsvangirai and Ncube should subordinate their
personal differences and agendas and fight from the same corner against Mugabe’s
tyranny. Tsvangirai has a clear obligation to accommodate and create a working
relationship not only with the smaller formation of the MDC, but should reach out to their
political parties and leaders like Makoni along with civic society.”2
“Zimbabwe cannot be expected to accept an intrusive SADC team of so‐called officials
funded by regime change donors to come and work in our country to plot the so‐called
electoral roadmap with a view to ensuring that the forthcoming general election is
decidedly organized in a manner that ensures regime change with President Zuma’s
endorsement simply because he has been used to make the ridiculous proposal. We will
not allow that to happen. Never ever!” 3
1
Zanu PF, ‘ Sanctions are Real: They are not Targeted.’ March 2011.
2
Editors Memo: Alliance key to dislodging Zanu PF. www.theindependent.co.zw/comment/30470‐alliance‐key‐to‐
dislodging‐zanu‐pf.ht.. Accessed on 04/04/2011.
3
Jonathan Moyo, ‘Unmasking SADC Troika circus in Zambia.’
www.zimpapers.co.zw/index.php?view=article&catid=39%3Aopinion&id=2629% Accessed on 04/04/2011.
2