Below is the full Twitter thread:

“The economy is tanking and Zimbabweans are suffering at the hands of bad leadership, poor governance and porous economic policies. As the alternative government, we propose the following to be considered and adopted:

 

There is a crisis of confidence in the market,citizens are suffering from the price hikes and deepening poverty level.All gvt policies must be demand driven,inclusive &fully consultative.The recent attack on CZI position paper by Gvt is regrettable and must never be tolerated!

 

Stop the auction system and go for full dollarisation – this will immediately remove distortions,multiple pricing,arbitrage, secure stability and save exporting companies from imminent collapse and help all businesses and economic agents to preserve capital.

 

In line with (3), we should immediately work on a de-dollarisation road map which is inclusive and evidence based and build on consensus as opposed to command economics and threatening businesses with statutory instruments.

 

Embrace SMART agriculture with a view to foster more active role of the market & gvt providing oversight to minimise distortions caused by agricultural subsidies.The commodity exchange should be used as an effective vehicle for funding & marketing of agricultural commodities.

 

To address the economic challenges (such exchange rate spiral and inflation) caused by short term finance on infrastructure,gvt must use long long term finance such as diaspora bonds (eg Ethiopia-the Grand Renaissance Dam) and public private partnerships to fund infrastructure

Stop corruption and save US$2.8bn,being the US$1.8bn through illicit financial flows and US $1bn wasted in state owned enterprises and line ministries).This money,if saved, is a real game changer.Greedy, indiscipline and corruption stand as the biggest threat to the economy!

 

We must embrace a genuine social contract, which is inclusive to move forward as a nation.Also Expedite a Pre-Election Pact on elections & reforms,constitutionalism and respect of human rights so we restore our integrity in the family of nations.Genuine dialogue is key!”

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The CCC party has won 22 of the 28 National Assembly seats. However, ZANU-PF has won two seats previously occupied by the opposition (Epworth and Mutasa South).

The MDC-T party led by Mwonzora lost as they failed to win any of the seats contested.

Zanu PF also retained its rural sets in Mberengwa South, Murewa South, Chivi South, Mwenezi East, Gokwe Central and Tsholotsho North.

BY-ELECTION RESULTS

Constituency: Mufakose Province: Harare CCC: 4039 Zanupf: 1128 MDC Alliance: 218 Winner: CCC Susan Matsunga

Constituency: Glenview North Province: Harare CCC: 4053 Zanupf: 1578 MDC Alliance: 112 NPF: 20 Winner: CCC Fani Munengami

Constituency: Mutasa South Province: Manicaland CCC: 5269 Zanupf: 5818 MDC Alliance: 162 Independent: 50 Winner: We lost this seat to Zanupf

Constituency: Kambuzuma Province: Harare CCC: 3092 Zanupf: 1333 MDC Alliance: 108 Winner: CCC Willias Madzimure

Constituency: Glen-Norah Province: Harare CCC: 5098 Zanupf: 1552 MDC Alliance: 280 UDA :18 RPZ: 49 Winner: CCC Wellington Chikombo

Constituency: Nkulumane Province: Bulawayo CCC: 2760 Zanupf: 1900 MDC Alliance: 150 DOP:18 RPZ: 45 Winner: CCC Phulu Kucaca

Constituency: Marondera Central Province: Mashonaland East CCC: 6756 Zanupf: 4200 MDC Alliance:292 Independent:55 Winner: CCC Caston Matewu

Constituency: St Mary’s Province: Harare CCC: 5830 Zanupf: 4483 MDC Alliance:201 Independent: 55 Winner: CCC Tarusenga Unganayi Dickson

Constituency: Harare East Province: Harare CCC: 7534 Zanupf: 3045 MDC Alliance:114 UZA: 100 LEAD: 25 Winner: CCC Laxton Tendai Biti

Constituency:Dangamvura-Chikanga Province: Manicaland CCC: 13132 Zanupf: 6304 MDC Alliance:341 PZ: 209 MA/AT 57 Winner: CCC Mutseyami Chapfiwa Prosper

Constituency: Pumula Province: Bulawayo CCC: 3092 Zanupf: 1212 MDC Alliance:110 ZAPU:227 UDA: 33 RPZ: 27 Independent: 62 Winner: CCC Mahlangu Sichelesile

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The Glen Lorne house is also his mother’s residence. The armed men also attacked the security guard whose head, nose and hands were bandaged when he spoke to reporters.

“We wrestled for a while as they attacked me with axes,” he said.
Three were inside and one was outside. They had a gun. I started screaming and they ran away.”

Visual evidence shows that the intruders wanted to slay Biti’s security guard. The CCC announced that the incident happened at 12 am Zimbabwe time. Police are yet to comment on the incident.

CCC Secretary-General Chalton Hwende accused Zanu-PF of orchestrating the attack on Biti’s house.

“Hon Tendai Biti’s homestead was attacked last night, his security aide seriously injured. Zanu PF leaders are playing a very dangerous game, you don’t call for an election and start killing and maiming your opponents. The violence must stop!!” Hwende said.

A lot is happening in Tendai Biti’s life right now. There is political violence happening ahead of by-elections set to be held on the 26th of March where Biti is contesting in the Harare East constituency.

Last week, Zanu-PF members allegedly attacked CCC leader Nelson Chamisa’s supporters and disrupted a rally in Kwekwe. The suspects who have since been arrested used spears, machetes, stones and iron bars to assault the opposition supporters.

Biti is also facing allegations of assaulting a Russian national and controversial Kenneth Raydon Sharpe owned Pokugara Properties employee Tatiana Aleshina. It’s difficult, at first glance to ascertain what could have motivated the attack at Hon Tendai Biti’s house with so many elements at play from personal enemies to his court case.

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The rally was held in Kwekwe on Sunday and the mob attacked the people from the back whilst Nelson Chamisa was delivering a speech. Whilst Chamisa’s security rushed to protect him from harm, the CCC youth were encouraged to retaliate and stand their ground as the attackers were not a part of them.

The CCC youth managed to repel the gang who were suspected to be ZanuPF supporters. The supporter who was killed on Saturday afternoon has been identified as Mbongeni Ncube. He was 35 years of age. CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere accused Zanu-PF of causing the violence.

“Sadly, one person has suffered fatal injuries at the Yellow Kwekwe where Zanu PF unleashed an orgy of violence in the middle of President Chamisa’s speech. The deceased (name withheld) was pierced in the side. The Zanu-PF thug used a spear. Rest in Peace.

Red Cross staffers have administered first aid to our bleeding supporters following violent attacks by Zanu-PF thugs wielding machetes and iron bars. Many were hospitalized.

President Nelson Chamisa has called on our members to remain calm. Police are protecting the thugs.” she said

Mahere also said in another Tweet:

“Zanu-PF thugs have unleashed an orgy of violence onto our supporters at the Yellow Kwekwe rally. Many have been brutally injured. The attackers charged at our supports with metal bars and weapons.”

The incident in Kwekwe was not the first time a CCC was interrupted. On Saturday, police fired teargas and used water cannons to disperse his supporters in Gokwe. The police justified tear-gassing and beating CCC supporters by saying the rally was banned and that they lacked the personnel to supervise the rally properly.

The events come after the country’s vice president Constantino Chiwenga said the ruling party would “crush” the opposition like one would crush fleas with a rock.

Below is a snippet of the moment when the mob attacked CCC supporters at the Kwekwe rally

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Chamisa has faced various hurdles in his political journey even with regards to his party name. In September 2021 when he changed his party name to Citizens Convergence for Change (CCC) the name was contested.

2022 didn’t start of on a great note either with disputes within MDC. These ended with Douglas Mwonzora declaring himself the president of MDC-Alliance. This lead to so much confusion on where exactly Chamisa now stood in all this mess.

New Party

On Monday 24 January 2022 the Nelson Chamisa faction announced their new party name and emblems. Chamisa is now the leader of Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC). The party is represented by the colour yellow and with a new emblem which is an index finger pointing upwards.

A reaction from the ruling party is yet to be heard.

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The 16 year old, Ashlee Chamisa is a brilliant student at St Johns High School. When the form four results were released they started doing their rounds on social media. Ashlee’s results sparked attention as he did so well with 6A* and 2As. As you might expect many Chamisa supporters were quick to comment along the lines of “like father like son”.

However, amidst the congratulatory atmosphere there were those that were appalled at this sharing of the child’s results alongside his image. The argument was with regards to the safety of the child after publicising his image given that his father is the leader of the opposition party.

Some suggested that the results were better off shared without showing his image as follows:

Did media outlets display a lack of professionalism by publishing Ashlee Chamisa’s images?

While you mull that one over, we’ll just say Congratulations, Makorokoto, Amhlope to the brilliant youth.

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Zanu PF Deliberately Putting Chamisa At Risk?

Nelson Chamisa’s supporters have since blamed the ruling party Zanu PF for orchestrating the attack on Chamisa’s convoy. The MDC Alliance even called the attacks “Zanu PF-Sponsored attacks” on their social platforms. However, these allegations were denied by Zanu PF members such as Nick Mangwana.

As we approach the 2023 elections, Chamisa supporters are expecting such attacks to worsen. Resultantly, some strong supporters have decided to take, matters into their own hands and ensure that their President is well protected.

Chamisa GoFundMe Account

Six Chamisa supporters have set up a Go Fund Me account to protect the opposition party President from any similar future attacks. T Basvi is the main fundraiser organiser and has thus far managed to tie in a few more people.

The fundraiser intention was stated as follows:

As we draw closer to 2023  we foresee a likelihood of increased attacks on him and other aides  in the run up to 2023. As concerned global citizens, we have come up with this initiative to raise funds for the purchase of an amour plated vehicle as well as security apparel for his safety and security

The vehicle is expected to cost USD$120 000 and at the time of writing this article, 2 days after the fundraiser began, the donations have amounted to USD$5605.

View the official fundraiser page here.

With such tremendous support, MDC supporters are already expecting the following election to have a turn out similar to Zambia’s election.

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According to the party’s spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere, the errant youths stoned cars were burning logs and assaulted members of the team some of which were hospitalised.

#VIDEO footage of the violent, ZANU PF-sponsored attacks on President @nelsonchamisa’s delegation in Charumbira area. Cars were seen ferrying the rented crowd and co-ordinating the attacks as violent thugs held up printed posters. pic.twitter.com/FeUXIRQoky

— MDC Alliance (@mdczimbabwe) October 11, 2021

Fadzayi Mahere’s full statement below;

#BREAKING Over 200 youths mobilized by ZANU PF have violently attacked President Chamisa’s convoy & advance team on their way to meet community leaders in Masvingo. They stoned cars, barricaded roads with burning logs & assaulted members of our team who’ve now been hospitalized.

This political violence being meted out at President Nelson Chamisa’s delegation in Masvingo is cause for concern.

Barricading roads with burning logs & chanting hate speech is primitive politics.

The regime is terrified of citizens converging for change. #ChamisaNgaapinde

 

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Following Morgan Tsvangirai’s passing, MDC split into several MDCs. Some have suggested that some of the MDC factions were created as a move to confuse voters and spread out the votes to reduce the chances of Chamisa gaining many votes. This is the approach commonly known as divide and concur.

Whether or not the above claims are true is not certain, however, Nelson Chamisa had decided to change his party’s name. Voters would be less confused as to which MDC they were voting for. However, that move has hit a huge obstacle. The name Citizens Convergence for Change ( CCC) seems to have been taken all along.

View the letter that delivered this message:

While this information is being verified further its no surprise that Chamisa supporters are very sceptical of this information. The general sentiment on this from Chamisa supporters was, “mazopererwa manje” which suggests that they think this is the doing of ruling party, Zanu PF.

Perhaps Chamisa will focus on trying to get the youths together as he has been encouraging. This comes after the youths in Zambia are said to have been instrumental in Hakainde Hichilema’s victory.

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However, the opposition has sometimes been said to be weak in comparison to Zambia’s leadership Hakainde Hilchilema. He has come under criticism for not doing much to be considered a worthy opponent.

Nelson Chamisa has thus far addressed the nation virtually stating the party’s agenda. More recently he called upon the nation’s youths to behave in a similar fashion to those that we instrumental in the Zambian opposition party’s victory.

Nonetheless, Eddie Cross has stated that Chamisa is still a kid. Eddie Cross is a founding member of MDC-T who later became a supporter of the Mnangagwa’s regime following the 2017 coup.

Watch the interview below:

Eddie Cross is also an economist who has positively stated that the Zimbabwean economy is on the rapid rise.

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