22 July 2009 Zim News Flash
Written on July 22, 2009 by Emily
Zimbabwe Observers See Turmoil in Mutambara MDC Grouping As Destabilizing
The formation of Zimbabwe’s Movement for Democratic Change led by Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara said Tuesday that its expulsion of three parliamentarians from its ranks would strengthen the party, though others saw the move as destabilizing. The party’s disciplinary committee on Monday expelled Abedniko Bhebhe, who represents the Nkayi South constituency, Njabuliso Mguni, representing Lupane East and Norman Mpofu of Bulilima East for alleged indiscipline and subordination. All of the constituencies concerned are in the western region of Matabeleland, a stronghold for the MDC formation.
Three Days Dedicated to National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration
Three Days Dedicated to National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration 24th, 25th and 26th July. The following declaration, issued by the President , was published in the Government Gazette Extraordinary dated 15th July, 2009, General Notice 92 of 2009. [Note these days are not being declared public holidays.]
Bill Watch 25 of 21st July 2009 [Parliament Nears End of 1st Session]
Update on Inclusive Government
Referral to SADC – a letter was sent to SADC Chairman Jacob Zuma by the two MDC principals asking for assistance in resolving outstanding disputes in the inclusive government. A SADC meeting was mooted for the end of July but will probably be deferred until some time in September.
JOMIC – a report to SADC on the inclusive government by the Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee is due in mid-August, six months after the formation of the inclusive government.
Lack of Investment Development Bank of Southern Africa chief economist Sam Muradzikwa said conflicting statements coming from the unity government were a cause of concern for investors. “The all inclusive government is a transitional phase.” He said investors are sceptical on whether the policies being put in place by the unity government will be maintained because of previous policy changes “which were as rapid as inflation”.
National Security Council – has still not met – there is a meeting scheduled for Thursday 30th July.
National Economic Council – has still not met.
MDC activist brutally assaulted
Another MDC activist, Ebba Katiyo, 31, is battling for her life in a private hospital after she was brutally attacked by Zanu PF thugs in Uzumba, Mashonaland East province on 12 July 2009. Katiyo, who can hardly speak or move in her bed, was brutally assaulted twice in a space of two weeks on accusations that she was still a member of the MDC. “I was called by the village headman of Katiyo kraal who is also my uncle for a public meeting at his homestead where I was asked why I continued to support the MDC. “After the meeting, he asked youths gathered to beat me up and I was beaten all over the body,” said Katiyo. She said before she had recovered from the assault, she was again called for a second meeting by the headman who again ordered that she be beaten.
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