stakeholders, the success of the NPRC will depend on the sincerity of the Executive to allow it to work. NTJWG stakeholders have called on the Government to show its sincerity by publishing outstanding reports of past Commissions of Inquiry such as the Chihambakwe Commission and acting on the recommendations of other Commissions like the Chidyausiku Commission. It is the hope of many stakeholders that this will help in boosting confidence in the NPRC. Conclusion These are some of the issues for the Executive, among a number of other issues. Attached to this briefing is the summary of the conference outcomes which may assist in understanding the issues raised. NTJWG remains committed to ensure the success of Zimbabwe's reconciliation process. Response from the Special Advisor to the President Prof. Clever Nyathi Following the presentation of the concerns above, Prof. Nyathi gave his response and addressed the following points. • That the President is indeed aware of the public sentiments regarding the process and there are processes ongoing to address the concerns of the public. • The NPRC has resources currently to enable it to hire its Secretariat and acquire its offices. • The Commission is currently working on its strategic plan which is a major hold back. • Key persons will be funded this year to enable the NPRC to do its work. • The Vice President appreciates that the issue of traditional leaders and appreciates that traditional leader come into the process like any other stakeholders just like churches and other entities. • A Constitutional body does not work in a vacuum. It leads local knowledge and community wisdom. • While the NPRC will have its independence guaranteed, operational interdependence is unavoidable. They cannot function without administrative support from the executive or technical support from stakeholders. • Regulations of the NPRC have been finalised and are now with the VP. There is a lot of work behind closed doors. The government is seized with the task of ensuring that government departments open up to the work of the NPRC. • We need to guard against the politicisation of this important national process. NATIONAL TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE WORKING GROUP ZIMBABWE Follow us For real time updates, please keep following us on Facebook and Twitter Get in touch with NTJWG Visit our offices on Suite 4, Number 1 Raleigh Street, Harare Call us on +263 770177/8 Email us on info@ntjwg.org.zw www.ntjwg.org.zw