Dear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends:

I write to all of you after my almost 16 months of incarceration in the Hitlerian concentration camp of Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. I am under political persecution by the regime in Zimbabwe. I did not commit any crime. I am not a criminal, I will never be one and no one will create one out of me. I am a political prisoner, persecuted for being an opponent to the regime.

I write to you in different circumstances. When I was arrested on the 14th of June 2022, I was the Member of Parliament for the good people of Zengeza West. 16 months down the line, as per the desires and wishes of my persecutors, I am displaced. Congratulations to them for achieving, the political profit they wanted. At the time of my arrest, I was running a very successful law practice in Chitungwiza. I am advised that my law offices have been shut down and ruined. In their illusory thoughts, they think I will count losses, and in their tradition of thoughtlessness, they are making comical antics and inebriated postures.

Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe said, “True leadership demands complete subjugation of self, absolute honesty, integrity and uprightness of character, courage and fearlessness and above all, a consuming love one’s people”.

Professor Arthur Mutambara goes further to teach us that, “you can influence and change reality without official or formal power, and yet you can have the position of authority while having no influence or impact”.

It must be known that a leader must not have a delicate skin. I told myself that if I truly believe for what I am suffering for, that is, the cause of the downtrodden, as symbolized by Moreblessing Ali, I must be prepared to suffer or even to die for the principles and beliefs. I will not accept anything or anyone to change my principles. Since boyhood, it was naturally inherent in me, to give a voice to the downtrodden and more importantly, protect their rights against the scourge of abuse of power by those in leadership positions.

When I was thrown into Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, some good soul, from the National Intelligence Systems, whispered to me that, it was long planned, that I must be thrown into prison for a long time to teach me a lesson, of who wields power in Zimbabwe. I quickly notified myself that surviving prison, calls for immense reserves of mental strength. I had to arm myself with those things that enhanced my inner stability and discarded everything that might weaken me. I became hardened. I started reading voraciously, books that sustained me and internalized where I read about the lives of others who were once in similar position with my new station in life, whose connective theme is the human struggle and triumph against insurmountable ordeals. In my reading, I came across the truth by James Baldwin, who told me that, “Force does not work the way its advocates seem to think it does. It does not reveal to the victim the strength of his adversary. On the contrary, it reveals the weaknesses, even the panic of his adversary, and this revelation invests the victim with patience. Furthermore, it is fatal to create too many victims”.

Imprisonment, murder, poisoning, torturing and the use of terror and violence as instruments of political organization by unpopular regimes, is the weakest and most unsophisticated weapons and methods used against political opponents. It depicts cowardice and desperation. When I was tipped last year in December, dear Zimbabweans and my worldwide friends, about the plot to assassinate me through poisoning, I did not linger. No one will grow horns. I only informed my family, my lawyers, selected political leaders and friendly embassies. I was and still prepared to suffer martyrdom for the sake of freedom of our oppressed masses. There are several men and women who walked the road of pain and scars collected as the ultimate prize of pursing the truth and justice. I am prepared to suffer for my principles.

In the state of affairs in our country, one must take sides. Either you are sincerely with the downtrodden masses of our people or you are on the side of the oppressor. The moment has come to choose. The masses of our people have been reduced to destitute members of society. We have been pauperized with unmatched increasing misery. Can anyone please tell me the reasons why I am in jail?

Prison, a place intended to be a punishment, became the most valuable college for me. It became the place I discovered and understand myself and many things. It is the place I was able to think, discover and reflect on many things including my relations with certain persons, who on the daylight behave like angels, but are profound witches at night. Like Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, who portrayed Nelson Mandela as a friend and publicly called for his release, but behind the scenes condemned the Release Mandela Campaign as a gimmick and privately warned the apartheid military establishment that, Mandela was the most dangerous threat to national security and national stability and that it would be irresponsible to let him out. The same script was being played by our own Bishop Abel Tendekai Muzorewa in Rhodesia. Pretending to be holding an anointed scepter, roaming around the four corners of Zimbabwe, from East to West, from the South to the North, he was publicly denouncing the incarceration of the nationalist leaders, but privately he was telling the Rhodesian kingpin, Ian Douglas Smith, not to dare release Joshua Nkomo, Robert Mugabe and other nationalist leaders as they were terrorists and a danger to national security.

The character of someone is measured by facing up to swelling difficult situation. Let it be known that I am a man who would never ever breakdown even under the most trying circumstances. Martin Luther King Jnr taught me, “if a man hasn’t found something he will die for, he isn’t fit to live”.

Under the barrage of attack from your immortal enemies, never be surprised that when you look behind, you will realise that you are by yourself and those who attempt to stand in solidarity with you come under attack, blackmail and humiliation, from the angels of the daytime but profound witches of the night. Only true friends and strong characters remain steadfast with you, while opportunists melt like morning dews.

That’s the character of an insincere struggle. Those who were attacked and humiliated in my name, let me reassure you, that you have found a special place in my heart. Your solid personality is immeasurable and shall ever be remembered. Solid fraternal brotherhood, in the environment of our opportunistic struggle, like the one we have today, where selfishness and deception are the order of the day is a rare golden characteristic of individuals.

In the world where some don’t stand on principle but chasing after opportunity, and along the way in chase of opportunity distort private conversations and expose their disordered nerves. Those in desperate pursuit of opportunity invented stories using my name to ingratiate themselves to the unstable and intended recipient to flower their limitations. Be advised that I know everything that happened and was said about me and caused sorrows and tears to many who became victims in my name. My heart bleeds and my eyes tear ceaseless by that several people were humiliated after they have been labelled Job Sikhala sympathizers. Blackmailing is the art of foolishness through distorting someone’s name for the purpose of opportunism.

Thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart, to all those who are standing with me in Zimbabwe and worldwide. Your love is recorded and will never be forgotten. I was stunned with the swift response of love after the visit by my children here in prison bidding me farewell back to school, in tears that I haven’t paid their school fees and that they were going back to school without supplementary needs. I warned them that tears are not good under whatever circumstances.

Rather they must thank God, to have a father, who afforded them education at good schools at the time when I was not deprived of my responsibilities to fend for them through incarceration. There are children of victims of oppression in memory history who became angry at their fathers for being incarcerated for a cause. I told them that Nelson Mandela’s children suffered untold poverty and humiliation in the hands of his oppressors until God raised good men and women who ameliorated their misery, so they must brace for the worst and that they must start to disabuse their mindset from thinking that the situation is till the same.

Swiftly, my good lawyer Harrison Nkomo, despite having spent hundreds of hours representing me for free on the Moreblessing Ali cases, paid fees for my two daughters at boarding schools. Honourable David Coltart through the Family Trust paid Fidel’s fees. Honourable Rusty Markham, my new Member of Parliament for my new domicile, Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, came on board with some significant contributions to my other son’s school fees who is doing ‘A’ level. Such love is not taken for granted. It is a mark that will live forever in my heart. I thank you brothers. I also would like to thank all those who helped my family during my difficult times.

The greatness of man and women is seen by what they say and do for others during times of trials and tribulations. If need be, I will direct my wife to sell every property of ours to the last spoon to sustain my family during the period of my incarceration occasioned by my oppressors. It is foolish for anyone to underestimate my inner resolve to suffer any consequences for the cause I am standing for. I did not commit any crime. I am a subject of tyrannical oppression because of my political beliefs that will never be changed by anyone even under the threat of a gun pointed on my head.

Pray for me, pray for Zimbabwe, I love you all!!!!!!!!

By Job Sikhala
Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison

Dear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends:

I write to all of you after my almost 16 months of incarceration in the Hitlerian concentration camp of Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. I am under political persecution by the regime in Zimbabwe. I did not commit any crime. I am not a criminal, I will never be one and no one will create one out of me. I am a political prisoner, persecuted for being an opponent to the regime.

I write to you in different circumstances. When I was arrested on the 14th of June 2022, I was the Member of Parliament for the good people of Zengeza West. 16 months down the line, as per the desires and wishes of my persecutors, I am displaced. Congratulations to them for achieving, the political profit they wanted. At the time of my arrest, I was running a very successful law practice in Chitungwiza. I am advised that my law offices have been shut down and ruined. In their illusory thoughts, they think I will count losses, and in their tradition of thoughtlessness, they are making comical antics and inebriated postures.

Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe said, “True leadership demands complete subjugation of self, absolute honesty, integrity and uprightness of character, courage and fearlessness and above all, a consuming love one’s people”.

Professor Arthur Mutambara goes further to teach us that, “you can influence and change reality without official or formal power, and yet you can have the position of authority while having no influence or impact”.

It must be known that a leader must not have a delicate skin. I told myself that if I truly believe for what I am suffering for, that is, the cause of the downtrodden, as symbolized by Moreblessing Ali, I must be prepared to suffer or even to die for the principles and beliefs. I will not accept anything or anyone to change my principles. Since boyhood, it was naturally inherent in me, to give a voice to the downtrodden and more importantly, protect their rights against the scourge of abuse of power by those in leadership positions.

When I was thrown into Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, some good soul, from the National Intelligence Systems, whispered to me that, it was long planned, that I must be thrown into prison for a long time to teach me a lesson, of who wields power in Zimbabwe. I quickly notified myself that surviving prison, calls for immense reserves of mental strength. I had to arm myself with those things that enhanced my inner stability and discarded everything that might weaken me. I became hardened. I started reading voraciously, books that sustained me and internalized where I read about the lives of others who were once in similar position with my new station in life, whose connective theme is the human struggle and triumph against insurmountable ordeals. In my reading, I came across the truth by James Baldwin, who told me that, “Force does not work the way its advocates seem to think it does. It does not reveal to the victim the strength of his adversary. On the contrary, it reveals the weaknesses, even the panic of his adversary, and this revelation invests the victim with patience. Furthermore, it is fatal to create too many victims”.

Imprisonment, murder, poisoning, torturing and the use of terror and violence as instruments of political organization by unpopular regimes, is the weakest and most unsophisticated weapons and methods used against political opponents. It depicts cowardice and desperation. When I was tipped last year in December, dear Zimbabweans and my worldwide friends, about the plot to assassinate me through poisoning, I did not linger. No one will grow horns. I only informed my family, my lawyers, selected political leaders and friendly embassies. I was and still prepared to suffer martyrdom for the sake of freedom of our oppressed masses. There are several men and women who walked the road of pain and scars collected as the ultimate prize of pursing the truth and justice. I am prepared to suffer for my principles.

In the state of affairs in our country, one must take sides. Either you are sincerely with the downtrodden masses of our people or you are on the side of the oppressor. The moment has come to choose. The masses of our people have been reduced to destitute members of society. We have been pauperized with unmatched increasing misery. Can anyone please tell me the reasons why I am in jail?

Prison, a place intended to be a punishment, became the most valuable college for me. It became the place I discovered and understand myself and many things. It is the place I was able to think, discover and reflect on many things including my relations with certain persons, who on the daylight behave like angels, but are profound witches at night. Like Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, who portrayed Nelson Mandela as a friend and publicly called for his release, but behind the scenes condemned the Release Mandela Campaign as a gimmick and privately warned the apartheid military establishment that, Mandela was the most dangerous threat to national security and national stability and that it would be irresponsible to let him out. The same script was being played by our own Bishop Abel Tendekai Muzorewa in Rhodesia. Pretending to be holding an anointed scepter, roaming around the four corners of Zimbabwe, from East to West, from the South to the North, he was publicly denouncing the incarceration of the nationalist leaders, but privately he was telling the Rhodesian kingpin, Ian Douglas Smith, not to dare release Joshua Nkomo, Robert Mugabe and other nationalist leaders as they were terrorists and a danger to national security.

The character of someone is measured by facing up to swelling difficult situation. Let it be known that I am a man who would never ever breakdown even under the most trying circumstances. Martin Luther King Jnr taught me, “if a man hasn’t found something he will die for, he isn’t fit to live”.

Under the barrage of attack from your immortal enemies, never be surprised that when you look behind, you will realise that you are by yourself and those who attempt to stand in solidarity with you come under attack, blackmail and humiliation, from the angels of the daytime but profound witches of the night. Only true friends and strong characters remain steadfast with you, while opportunists melt like morning dews.

That’s the character of an insincere struggle. Those who were attacked and humiliated in my name, let me reassure you, that you have found a special place in my heart. Your solid personality is immeasurable and shall ever be remembered. Solid fraternal brotherhood, in the environment of our opportunistic struggle, like the one we have today, where selfishness and deception are the order of the day is a rare golden characteristic of individuals.

In the world where some don’t stand on principle but chasing after opportunity, and along the way in chase of opportunity distort private conversations and expose their disordered nerves. Those in desperate pursuit of opportunity invented stories using my name to ingratiate themselves to the unstable and intended recipient to flower their limitations. Be advised that I know everything that happened and was said about me and caused sorrows and tears to many who became victims in my name. My heart bleeds and my eyes tear ceaseless by that several people were humiliated after they have been labelled Job Sikhala sympathizers. Blackmailing is the art of foolishness through distorting someone’s name for the purpose of opportunism.

Thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart, to all those who are standing with me in Zimbabwe and worldwide. Your love is recorded and will never be forgotten. I was stunned with the swift response of love after the visit by my children here in prison bidding me farewell back to school, in tears that I haven’t paid their school fees and that they were going back to school without supplementary needs. I warned them that tears are not good under whatever circumstances.

Rather they must thank God, to have a father, who afforded them education at good schools at the time when I was not deprived of my responsibilities to fend for them through incarceration. There are children of victims of oppression in memory history who became angry at their fathers for being incarcerated for a cause. I told them that Nelson Mandela’s children suffered untold poverty and humiliation in the hands of his oppressors until God raised good men and women who ameliorated their misery, so they must brace for the worst and that they must start to disabuse their mindset from thinking that the situation is till the same.

Swiftly, my good lawyer Harrison Nkomo, despite having spent hundreds of hours representing me for free on the Moreblessing Ali cases, paid fees for my two daughters at boarding schools. Honourable David Coltart through the Family Trust paid Fidel’s fees. Honourable Rusty Markham, my new Member of Parliament for my new domicile, Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, came on board with some significant contributions to my other son’s school fees who is doing ‘A’ level. Such love is not taken for granted. It is a mark that will live forever in my heart. I thank you brothers. I also would like to thank all those who helped my family during my difficult times.

The greatness of man and women is seen by what they say and do for others during times of trials and tribulations. If need be, I will direct my wife to sell every property of ours to the last spoon to sustain my family during the period of my incarceration occasioned by my oppressors. It is foolish for anyone to underestimate my inner resolve to suffer any consequences for the cause I am standing for. I did not commit any crime. I am a subject of tyrannical oppression because of my political beliefs that will never be changed by anyone even under the threat of a gun pointed on my head.

Pray for me, pray for Zimbabwe, I love you all!!!!!!!!

By Job Sikhala
Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison

Re: Urgent Appeal: Help Us Uncover the Truth

Dear Subscribers

We come to you over recent pleas for transparency, accountability, and justice. In the name of truth, we seek your opinion in our quest to uncover a potentially explosive revelation that could change the course of history. We believe that, as subscribers of ZimEye, you share our commitment to shedding light on matters of public interest.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the ZANU PF President recently inugurated, and his subordinate are at the center of a growing controversy. This matter circulated for years, about a hidden love affair between them, an affair that could have profound implications for our nations. The time has come for the truth to be revealed, but we need your help to do it.

We understand the sensitivity of such matters and the importance of giving individuals a fair chance to address these allegations. Therefore, we are calling for a limited period during which Emmerson Mnangagwa and his subordinate can declare their love affair openly. We are not here to judge but to ensure that our society operates on the principles of honesty, integrity, and accountability.

We ask for your support in this endeavor. By standing with us, you are standing for the values that hold our societies together. We believe that every citizen has the right to know the truth about their leaders, especially when it concerns matters that could impact our nations’ well-being.

Please join us in this quest for transparency. Your voice matters, and your support can make a difference. We urge you to let us know how many days you believe should be given to Emmerson Mnangagwa and his subordinate to declare their love affair before we proceed with uncovering the truth.

Thank you for being a valued subscriber, and for your commitment to upholding the principles of truth and accountability in our society.

Sincerely,

Editorial Moderators

Dear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends:

I write to all of you after my almost 16 months of incarceration in the Hitlerian concentration camp of Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.  I am under political persecution by the regime in Zimbabwe.   I did not commit any crime.  I am not a criminal, I will never be one and no one will create one out of me.  I am a political prisoner, persecuted for being an opponent to the regime.

I write to you in different circumstances.  When I was arrested on the 14^th of June 2022, I was the Member of Parliament for the good people of Zengeza West.  16 months down the line, as per the desires and wishes of my persecutors, I am displaced.  Congratulations to them for achieving, the political profit they wanted.  At the time of my arrest, I was running a very successful law practice in Chitungwiza.  I am advised that my law offices have been shut down and ruined.  In their illusory thoughts, they think I will count losses, and in their tradition of thoughtlessness, they are making comical antics and inebriated postures.

Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe said, “True leadership demands complete subjugation of self, absolute honesty, integrity and uprightness of character, courage and fearlessness and above all, a consuming love one’s people”.

Professor Arthur Mutambara goes further to teach us that, “you can influence and change reality without official or formal power, and yet you can have the position of authority while having no influence or impact”.

It must be known that a leader must not have a delicate skin.  I told myself that if I truly believe for what I am suffering for, that is, the cause of the downtrodden, as symbolized by Moreblessing Ali, I must be prepared to suffer or even to die for the principles and beliefs.  I will not accept anything or anyone to change my principles.  Since boyhood, it was naturally inherent in me, to give a voice to the downtrodden and more importantly, protect their rights against the scourge of abuse of power by those in leadership positions.

When I was thrown into Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, some good soul, from the National Intelligence Systems, whispered to me that, it was long planned, that I must be thrown into prison for a long time to teach me a lesson, of who wields power in Zimbabwe.  I quickly notified myself that surviving prison, calls for immense reserves of mental strength.  I had to arm myself with those things that enhanced my inner stability and discarded everything that might weaken me.  I became hardened.  I started reading voraciously, books that sustained me and internalized where I read about the lives of others who were once in similar position with my new station in life, whose connective theme is the human struggle and triumph against insurmountable ordeals.  In my reading, I came across the truth by James Baldwin, who told me that, “Force does not work the way its advocates seem to think it does.  It does not reveal to the victim the strength of his adversary.  On the contrary, it reveals the weaknesses, even the panic of his adversary, and this revelation invests the victim with patience.  Furthermore, it is fatal to create too many victims”.

Imprisonment, murder, poisoning, torturing and the use of terror and violence as instruments of political organization by unpopular regimes, is the weakest and most unsophisticated weapons and methods used against political opponents.  It depicts cowardice and desperation.  When I was tipped last year in December, dear Zimbabweans and my worldwide friends, about the plot to assassinate me through poisoning, I did not linger.  No one will grow horns.  I only informed my family, my lawyers, selected political leaders and friendly embassies.  I was and still prepared to suffer martyrdom for the sake of freedom of our oppressed masses.  There are several men and women who walked the road of pain and scars collected as the ultimate prize of pursing the truth and justice.  I am prepared to suffer for my principles.

In the state of affairs in our country, one must take sides.  Either you are sincerely with the downtrodden masses of our people or you are on the side of the oppressor.  The moment has come to choose.  The masses of our people have been reduced to destitute members of society.  We have been pauperized with unmatched increasing misery.  Can anyone please tell me the reasons why I am in jail?

Prison, a place intended to be a punishment, became the most valuable college for me.  It became the place I discovered and understand myself and many things.  It is the place I was able to think, discover and reflect on many things including my relations with certain persons, who on the daylight behave like angels, but are profound witches at night.  Like Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, who portrayed Nelson Mandela as a friend and publicly called for his release, but behind the scenes condemned the Release Mandela Campaign as a gimmick and privately warned the apartheid military establishment that, Mandela was the most dangerous threat to national security and national stability and that it would be irresponsible to let him out.  The same script was being played by our own Bishop Abel Tendekai Muzorewa in Rhodesia.  Pretending to be holding an anointed scepter, roaming around the four corners of Zimbabwe, from East to West, from the South to the North, he was publicly denouncing the incarceration of the nationalist leaders, but privately he was telling the Rhodesian kingpin, Ian Douglas Smith, not to dare release Joshua Nkomo, Robert Mugabe and other nationalist leaders as they were terrorists and a danger to national security.

The character of someone is measured by facing up to swelling difficult situation.  Let it be known that I am a man who would never ever breakdown even under the most trying circumstances.  Martin Luther King Jnr taught me, “if a man hasn’t found something he will die for, he isn’t fit to live”.

Under the barrage of attack from your immortal enemies, never be surprised that when you look behind, you will realise that you are by yourself and those who attempt to stand in solidarity with you come under attack, blackmail and humiliation, from the angels of the daytime but profound witches of the night.  Only true friends and strong characters remain steadfast with you, while opportunists melt like morning dews.  That’s the character of an insincere struggle.  Those who were attacked and humiliated in my name, let me reassure you, that you have found a special place in my heart.  Your solid personality is immeasurable and shall ever be remembered.  Solid fraternal brotherhood, in the environment of our opportunistic struggle, like the one we have today, where selfishness and deception are the order of the day is a rare golden characteristic of individuals.

In the world where some don’t stand on principle but chasing after opportunity, and along the way in chase of opportunity distort private conversations and expose their disordered nerves.  Those in desperate pursuit of opportunity invented stories using my name to ingratiate themselves to the unstable and intended recipient to flower their limitations.  Be advised that I know everything that happened and was said about me and caused sorrows and tears to many who became victims in my name.  My heart bleeds and my eyes tear ceaseless by that several people were humiliated after they have been labelled Job Sikhala sympathizers.  Blackmailing is the art of foolishness through distorting someone’s name for the purpose of opportunism.

Thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart, to all those who are standing with me in Zimbabwe and worldwide.  Your love is recorded and will never be forgotten.  I was stunned with the swift response of love after the visit by my children here in prison bidding me farewell back to school, in tears that I haven’t paid their school fees and that they were going back to school without supplementary needs.  I warned them that tears are not good under whatever circumstances.

Rather they must thank God, to have a father, who afforded them education at good schools at the time when I was not deprived of my responsibilities to fend for them through incarceration.  There are children of victims of oppression in memory history who became angry at their fathers for being incarcerated for a cause.  I told them that Nelson Mandela’s children suffered untold poverty and humiliation in the hands of his oppressors until God raised good men and women who ameliorated their misery, so they must brace for the worst and that they must start to disabuse their mindset from thinking that the situation is till the same.

Swiftly, my good lawyer Harrison Nkomo, despite having spent hundreds of hours representing me for free on the Moreblessing Ali cases, paid fees for my two daughters at boarding schools.  Honourable David Coltart through the Family Trust paid Fidel’s fees.  Honourable Rusty Markham, my new Member of Parliament for my new domicile, Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, came on board with some significant contributions to my other son’s school fees who is doing ‘A’ level.  Such love is not taken for granted.  It is a mark that will live forever in my heart.  I thank you brothers.  I also would like to thank all those who helped my family during my difficult times.

The greatness of man and women is seen by what they say and do for others during times of trials and tribulations.  If need be, I will direct my wife to sell every property of ours to the last spoon to sustain my family during the period of my incarceration occasioned by my oppressors.  It is foolish for anyone to underestimate my inner resolve to suffer any consequences for the cause I am standing for.  I did not commit any crime.  I am a subject of tyrannical oppression because of my political beliefs that will never be changed by anyone even under the threat of a gun pointed on my head.

Pray for me, pray for Zimbabwe, I love you all!

By Job Sikhala

Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison

By Richard Tsvangirai

Today, with Cllr. Paradzayi, we visited Nharira School after it was struck by lightning yesterday.

The unfortunate incident caused some damage to the school infrastructure. The school is already facing a number of issues, and this comes as a setback.

However, we will work together with the councillor and the community in order to find ways to help the school.

By Dr Mzembi Walter Mzembi

So the @SADC OMR is on the Agenda of the Troika they will decide which direction it follows from there but it simply cant be swept under the carpet.

A Presidency derives its legitimacy from voters , but even more importantly from endorsers who include those who did not vote for you ordinarily referred to as consensual legitimacy , then endorsers of processes , that is Observer Missions. Why invite them in the first place if their opinion is not important? But even more important is the Regional Guidelines on Elections themselves an extension of founding charters & treaties domesticated under our laws therefore part of our laws . A Country cannot simply ignore these and move along as if it’s business as usual. Therefore despite all pretense we saw how the President himself went on a charm offensive in New York to get his position understood . It is important for legitimacy without which a country limps along for the next five years instead of optimally serving its people .

The SADC OMR is not the enemy of Zimbabwe , it is infact an opportunity to unite the country by addressing all its pointers and recommendations that run contra to a free , fair and credible election , itself the basis of electoral legitimacy .

I conclude by restating that submitting to Peer Review is not a weakness it is infact a strength !

By Dr Mzembi Walter Mzembi

So the @SADC OMR is on the Agenda of the Troika they will decide which direction it follows from there but it simply cant be swept under the carpet.

A Presidency derives its legitimacy from voters , but even more importantly from endorsers who include those who did not vote for you ordinarily referred to as consensual legitimacy , then endorsers of processes , that is Observer Missions. Why invite them in the first place if their opinion is not important? But even more important is the Regional Guidelines on Elections themselves an extension of founding charters & treaties domesticated under our laws therefore part of our laws . A Country cannot simply ignore these and move along as if it’s business as usual. Therefore despite all pretense we saw how the President himself went on a charm offensive in New York to get his position understood . It is important for legitimacy without which a country limps along for the next five years instead of optimally serving its people .

The SADC OMR is not the enemy of Zimbabwe , it is infact an opportunity to unite the country by addressing all its pointers and recommendations that run contra to a free , fair and credible election , itself the basis of electoral legitimacy .

I conclude by restating that submitting to Peer Review is not a weakness it is infact a strength !

By Nomazulu Thata | How many young lives must be lost before we acknowledge the profound evil of female genital mutilation (FGM) among African girls? FGM is a grim reality that begins in infancy, affecting countless girls both in Africa and Europe. This clandestine and lucrative trade is a criminal offense in Europe and some African nations. Yet, it persists, even evolving to evade detection.

Origins of FGM in African Communities:
The origins of female genital cutting remain unclear. Some suggest it dates back to ancient Egypt (now Sudan) and the Middle East, brought to the African continent through Arab slave trade and the spread of Islam. Today, this practice is deeply ingrained in Sub-Saharan African communities. Shockingly, nine out of ten women in Chad, Burkina Faso, and Mali have undergone FGM. Approximately 30 African countries still engage in FGM practices, and it’s not limited to Sahel regions.

The Persistence of FGM:
Prominent advocate Fadumo Korn of Munich asserts that FGM has persisted for approximately 5000 years. Its eradication demands global efforts from both African and European stakeholders. Sadly, the continuity of FGM is driven by the very mothers perpetuating this tradition and the determination of experienced “grandmothers” who profit from it. These “grandmothers” are even covertly sent as tourists to European countries to perform FGM on girls brought from across Europe.

The Cultural Justification:
In African societies, FGM is primarily employed to control female sexuality. Uncut women are unjustly stigmatized as dishonorable, akin to prostitutes. This practice has evolved into a deeply entrenched cultural norm, signifying a girl’s beauty and cleanliness. The consequences of FGM include chronic pain, excessive bleeding, infections, infertility, psychological trauma, and even higher risks during childbirth.

UN-Women’s Perspective:
UN-Women condemns FGM as one of the most vicious manifestations of patriarchy. It violates fundamental human rights and inflicts lifelong physical and mental harm on women and girls. African countries are signatories to international conventions, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and CEDAW, which expressly forbid FGM.

Challenges in Eradicating FGM:
Despite global condemnation, FGM continues unabated in many African societies. The practice is upheld by influential older women and faces political obstacles. Even female politicians who openly denounce FGM fear losing elections. Women’s organizations fighting against FGM often struggle to secure the necessary resources. The culture of silence further complicates efforts, as FGM is shrouded in secrecy.

FGM in Europe:
In Europe, some African women seek asylum to protect their daughters from FGM in their home countries. While FGM is illegal in Europe, clandestine clinical procedures persist due to the allure of financial gain. Some girls, not from wealthy families, are cut by grandmothers using non-clinical methods, leading to infections and even death.

Legal Protections and the Role of DieM 25:
European Union (EU) member states have laws against FGM, but the legal consequences need to be clearly outlined to deter potential perpetrators. Criminal syndicates involved in cross-border FGM must face justice. DieM 25, as a political movement, can play a significant role in raising awareness and advocating for the protection of African girls in the EU.

In conclusion, the fight against FGM requires a united, global effort. By shedding light on this issue and actively pursuing legal measures, we can hope to eradicate this cruel practice and protect the rights and well-being of African girls living in Europe. DieM 25, with its political platform, has a crucial role to play in this vital mission..

By A Correspondent | What do journalists get from exposing Emmerson Mnangagwa’s affair with a married girlfriend he has just promoted to the position of Attorney General?, asks Thelma Gokuda.

Answer: The responsibility for disclosure is not for journalists but Mr Mnangagwa and the just appointed Attorney General as in line with their code of conduct at work.

I. The Necessity of Public Declaration:

1. **Transparency and Accountability:** Public declaration of private relationships within the workplace fosters transparency and accountability. It ensures that no undue favoritism, bias, or unethical conduct occurs due to undisclosed relationships, which could compromise the integrity of public administration.

2. **Conflict of Interest Mitigation:** Declaring romantic relationships is crucial to identifying potential conflicts of interest. When a superior officer is involved romantically with a subordinate, it is essential to assess whether this relationship might influence decision-making, promotions, or assignments unfairly.

3. **Maintaining Public Trust:** The public’s trust in government institutions relies on the perception of fairness and impartiality. Public declaration of relationships helps maintain public trust by demonstrating a commitment to ethical conduct within civil service.

II. Dangers to the Public Good When Love Affairs Are Not Declared:

1. **Nepotism and Favoritism:** Undisclosed romantic relationships can lead to nepotism and favoritism within the workplace, as decisions may be influenced by personal feelings rather than merit. This can erode morale among employees and damage the reputation of public institutions.

2. **Erosion of Meritocracy:** When relationships are not declared, qualified individuals may be overlooked in favor of those in undisclosed relationships, which undermines the principles of meritocracy and equal opportunity.

3. **Legal Liabilities:** Failure to declare relationships may expose both the civil servant and the government to legal liabilities, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, or misconduct, which can result in costly litigation and reputational damage.

4. **Public Perception:** The public may perceive undisclosed relationships as a lack of transparency and ethical standards within the civil service, which can erode confidence in government institutions and democratic processes.

In light of these considerations, it is strongly recommended that civil servants publicly declare their private relationships, especially romantic ones, with their subordinates. This declaration should be made to relevant supervisory authorities or human resources departments, following established policies and guidelines. By doing so, civil servants can uphold the principles of transparency, fairness, and accountability, thereby contributing to the public good and maintaining public trust in government institutions.

**Analyzing the Potential of a Winky D and Jah Prayzah Collaboration: Finding Common Ground**

By Showbiz Reporter | ZimEye | The idea of a collaboration album between Zimbabwean music heavyweights, Winky D and Jah Prayzah, has sparked significant interest among fans and music enthusiasts. These two artists have distinct styles and lyrical themes that, on the surface, appear to be at odds with each other. Winky D is known for his anti-government protest songs, while Jah Prayzah’s music often celebrates political figures and their achievements. So, what type of song could emerge from such a collaboration, and what might its title suggest?

**1. Finding Common Ground: “Unity in Harmony”**

One possible approach for a collaboration between Winky D and Jah Prayzah could be to find common ground in their music. While their lyrical themes may differ, their shared love for Zimbabwe and its people could be a unifying factor. A song with a title like “Unity in Harmony” could reflect their desire to bridge the gap and promote a sense of togetherness, despite their differing perspectives.

**2. Celebrating Zimbabwe: “Our Homeland, Our Pride”**

Both Winky D and Jah Prayzah are known for their patriotic spirit, albeit expressed in different ways. A song titled “Our Homeland, Our Pride” could focus on the beauty and richness of Zimbabwe, acknowledging the nation’s history and its people’s resilience. This song might aim to instill a sense of pride and unity among listeners.

**3. A Call for Change: “Voices of Progress”**

To address their differing stances on politics, Winky D and Jah Prayzah might craft a song that calls for positive change and progress in Zimbabwe. “Voices of Progress” could be a powerful title for a track that emphasizes the importance of constructive dialogue and collaboration for the betterment of the nation.

**4. Reflecting on Our Journey: “From Struggle to Hope”**

A collaboration between Winky D and Jah Prayzah could explore Zimbabwe’s journey as a nation, acknowledging both its challenges and its achievements. “From Struggle to Hope” could serve as a title that encapsulates the evolving narrative of Zimbabwe’s history and the optimism for a brighter future.

In conclusion, while Winky D and Jah Prayzah may approach music from different angles, a collaboration between them has the potential to create a unique blend of styles and themes. The resulting songs could serve as a testament to the diversity of Zimbabwean music and its ability to address a wide range of topics. Ultimately, the collaboration might surprise audiences with its ability to find common ground and deliver a powerful message of unity and progress.

CCC Namibia demands political and diplomatic pressure on the satanic regime!

27 September 2023.

The peaceful protest is loading at the Zimbabwe House in Windhoek, Namibia as infuriated citizens demand fresh elections and justice for the political prisoner, Wiwa. All progressive citizens resident in Namibia are cordially invited. ZANU PF must go now after Zec’s shambolic flawed elections held on the 23rd of August 2023.

We refuse 5 years of illegitimacy and gross abuse of the fundamental basic human rights. Today is #WiwaWednesday with CCC Namibia. Change champions would now want to graduate from an online #tagprotest to a physical and confrontational one after the shambolic elections. In a few days, we shall politically visit the Zimbabwe Embassy demanding free, fair, credible, and unfettered elections. It is imperative to clamor for freedom, equality, and justice for incarcerated prisoners of conscience.

The rigging of elections commenced with the arbitrary arrest and long pretrial detention of Hon Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala on concocted charges. Jailing our innocent Wiwa was the initial panic button pressed by the satanic regime. Special thanks to President Hakainde Hichilema for deploying Dr. Nevers Mumba as the Head of the SADC Observer Mission. He was a marvel to watch before, during, and after the flawed plebiscite. For the first time, SADC and AU had the guts to expose all the rigging shenanigans employed by ZANU-PF in a futile attempt to hoodwink the unsuspecting citizens of the globe.

Since time immemorial, the regional and continental bodies used to opt for dictators at the expense of innocent inhabitants. President Hakainde Hichilema is anticipated to call an extraordinary summit to discuss the sham elections and the way forward. The people of Zimbabwe have suffered enough since the attainment of flag independence in 1980. The citizenry continues to witness belly politics of plunder and self-enrichment perpetrated by the clueless regime. Masses continue to wallow in abject poverty because of senseless and barefaced corruption.

Rise Zimbabweans in Namibia Rise! Zimbabwe House Fresh Elections Loading Demonstration! Let’s brace for dangerous freedom demanding justice for all political prisoners. After the subversion of the will of the people, citizens continued to see the weaponization of the law by ZANU-PF which is unconstitutional and should be resisted with equal measure. Mukoma Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala has been caged since the 14th of June 2022 to date on trumped-up charges. Standing in solidarity with the bereaved Ali family was Sikhala’s crime according to the goons. It is now or never! Let’s amplify our voices by advocating for genuine liberation to replace this simulacrum of phony independence.

Only fresh free, fair, and credible elections stand as the panacea to socio-economic transfiguration. Credible elections will usher in competent governance, and create employment for the desperate youths and the entire citizenry. The millennial generation should take the initiative to liberate this country from ZANU-PF morons led by the clueless Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. The end of Zanuism shall bring the much-needed rule of law and constitutionalism.

CCC Namibia condemns SA President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Hage Geingob of Namibia for trying to play big brother politics. We urge the duo to respect the people of Zimbabwe. It is quite perturbing that the two always advocate for the removal of targeted sanctions before pushing for the respect of human rights in Zimbabwe. They don’t say anything about the perpetual abuse of human freedoms, rigging of successive elections, and high levels of human butchery on account of politics.

Mboneni Ncube, Nyasha Zhambe, Langelihle Dube, Moreblessing Ali, Chinembiri, and Tinashe Chitsunge, only to mention a few were gruesomely murdered because they support the struggle championed by none other than President Advocate Nelson Chamisa between 2022 and 2023 Change champions should put political and diplomatic pressure on the sadist regime through petitions, demonstrations, and strikes until they return people’s triumph. We urge the two to respect the sanctity of life in Zimbabwe before crying for the removal of sanctions.

It’s senseless looting, corruption, and embezzlement of public funds, not sanctions! They must stop pretending, Zimbabweans are tired of the globe-trotting seeking greener pastures as if they are stateless. The nonsense that they promote in our country will never suffice in the host countries. We deserve better livelihoods in Zimbabwe.

WiwaWednesday

FreshFreeFairCredibleAndUnfetteredElections

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FreeJacobNgarivhume

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CCC Namibia Rundu Branch
Interim Spokesperson
Robson Ruhanya

CCC Namibia demands political and diplomatic pressure on the satanic regime!

27 September 2023.

The peaceful protest is loading at the Zimbabwe House in Windhoek, Namibia as infuriated citizens demand fresh elections and justice for the political prisoner, Wiwa. All progressive citizens resident in Namibia are cordially invited. ZANU PF must go now after Zec’s shambolic flawed elections held on the 23rd of August 2023.

We refuse 5 years of illegitimacy and gross abuse of the fundamental basic human rights. Today is #WiwaWednesday with CCC Namibia. Change champions would now want to graduate from an online #tagprotest to a physical and confrontational one after the shambolic elections. In a few days, we shall politically visit the Zimbabwe Embassy demanding free, fair, credible, and unfettered elections. It is imperative to clamor for freedom, equality, and justice for incarcerated prisoners of conscience.

The rigging of elections commenced with the arbitrary arrest and long pretrial detention of Hon Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala on concocted charges. Jailing our innocent Wiwa was the initial panic button pressed by the satanic regime. Special thanks to President Hakainde Hichilema for deploying Dr. Nevers Mumba as the Head of the SADC Observer Mission. He was a marvel to watch before, during, and after the flawed plebiscite. For the first time, SADC and AU had the guts to expose all the rigging shenanigans employed by ZANU-PF in a futile attempt to hoodwink the unsuspecting citizens of the globe.

Since time immemorial, the regional and continental bodies used to opt for dictators at the expense of innocent inhabitants. President Hakainde Hichilema is anticipated to call an extraordinary summit to discuss the sham elections and the way forward. The people of Zimbabwe have suffered enough since the attainment of flag independence in 1980. The citizenry continues to witness belly politics of plunder and self-enrichment perpetrated by the clueless regime. Masses continue to wallow in abject poverty because of senseless and barefaced corruption.

Rise Zimbabweans in Namibia Rise! Zimbabwe House Fresh Elections Loading Demonstration! Let’s brace for dangerous freedom demanding justice for all political prisoners. After the subversion of the will of the people, citizens continued to see the weaponization of the law by ZANU-PF which is unconstitutional and should be resisted with equal measure. Mukoma Job Saro Wiwa Sikhala has been caged since the 14th of June 2022 to date on trumped-up charges. Standing in solidarity with the bereaved Ali family was Sikhala’s crime according to the goons. It is now or never! Let’s amplify our voices by advocating for genuine liberation to replace this simulacrum of phony independence.

Only fresh free, fair, and credible elections stand as the panacea to socio-economic transfiguration. Credible elections will usher in competent governance, and create employment for the desperate youths and the entire citizenry. The millennial generation should take the initiative to liberate this country from ZANU-PF morons led by the clueless Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. The end of Zanuism shall bring the much-needed rule of law and constitutionalism.

CCC Namibia condemns SA President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Hage Geingob of Namibia for trying to play big brother politics. We urge the duo to respect the people of Zimbabwe. It is quite perturbing that the two always advocate for the removal of targeted sanctions before pushing for the respect of human rights in Zimbabwe. They don’t say anything about the perpetual abuse of human freedoms, rigging of successive elections, and high levels of human butchery on account of politics.

Mboneni Ncube, Nyasha Zhambe, Langelihle Dube, Moreblessing Ali, Chinembiri, and Tinashe Chitsunge, only to mention a few were gruesomely murdered because they support the struggle championed by none other than President Advocate Nelson Chamisa between 2022 and 2023 Change champions should put political and diplomatic pressure on the sadist regime through petitions, demonstrations, and strikes until they return people’s triumph. We urge the two to respect the sanctity of life in Zimbabwe before crying for the removal of sanctions.

It’s senseless looting, corruption, and embezzlement of public funds, not sanctions! They must stop pretending, Zimbabweans are tired of the globe-trotting seeking greener pastures as if they are stateless. The nonsense that they promote in our country will never suffice in the host countries. We deserve better livelihoods in Zimbabwe.

WiwaWednesday

FreshFreeFairCredibleAndUnfetteredElections

FreeJobSaroWiwaSikhala

FreeGiftOstallosSiziba

FreeJacobNgarivhume

cccnamibiademandsfreshelections

FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners

CCC Namibia Rundu Branch
Interim Spokesperson
Robson Ruhanya

By Munyaradzi Mugomeza| The 2023 elections in Zimbabwe were a grim reminder of the country’s unrelenting descent into authoritarianism.

Emmerson Mnangagwa and ZANU-PF orchestrated a sham process that brazenly subverted the will of the people. Through vote rigging, manipulation of electoral figures, political violence, and coercion at the grassroots level, the regime ensured its continued stranglehold on power.

Saddeningly, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional bloc that should have been a beacon of accountability, proved itself to be a toothless entity—a “big boys club” of liberation movements that turned a blind eye to the glaring irregularities.

This election was not a democratic exercise but an assault on Zimbabwe’s collective aspirations for a fair and just society. Mnangagwa’s declaration as the winner was not a reflection of the people’s choice but the culmination of a calculated and deeply corrupt scheme to maintain ZANU-PF’s dominance.

Vote Rigging and Manipulated Figures

At the heart of the stolen election was the deliberate rigging of votes and manipulation of figures.

Reports of inflated voter rolls, ghost voters, and discrepancies in polling station tallies were widespread. Election observers, including some from SADC, noted irregularities, such as suspiciously high voter turnout in ZANU-PF strongholds and inexplicable delays in releasing results.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), which is constitutionally mandated to oversee free and fair elections, acted as an extension of ZANU-PF.

Instead of ensuring transparency, the ZEC facilitated fraud by withholding voter roll data, obstructing opposition agents, and altering vote tallies.

The announcement of Mnangagwa’s victory, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, was a clear indication that the election outcome had been predetermined.

Political Violence and Intimidation

Political violence, a hallmark of ZANU-PF’s electoral strategy, was rampant in the lead-up to the 2023 elections. Opposition supporters were harassed, beaten, and in some cases killed for daring to challenge the regime. The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) and its leader, Nelson Chamisa, bore the brunt of this violence, as rallies were disrupted, activists arrested, and communities terrorized by state-sponsored militias.

The military, police, and intelligence services were deployed not to protect citizens but to suppress dissent. The regime used these institutions to create a climate of fear, ensuring that voters either stayed away from the polls or cast their ballots for ZANU-PF under duress.

Village Headmen as Agents of Coercion

In rural areas, ZANU-PF weaponized traditional structures to secure votes. Village headmen were coerced into acting as agents of the regime, tasked with conducting headcounts and ensuring their subjects voted for Mnangagwa. These headmen, under threat of losing their positions or access to government aid, became enforcers of ZANU-PF’s agenda.

Villagers were threatened with losing food aid, farming inputs, and other essentials if they were perceived as opposition supporters. The use of food insecurity as a political weapon underscores the regime’s disregard for human dignity and its willingness to exploit the most vulnerable for political gain.

A Complicit and Toothless SADC

While Zimbabweans suffered under this fraudulent process, SADC, which had a mandate to ensure credible elections in the region, failed spectacularly. Initially, SADC observer missions flagged serious concerns about the electoral process, including media bias, voter suppression, and irregularities in the handling of election results.

However, when the time came to hold Mnangagwa and ZANU-PF accountable, SADC faltered. The bloc, dominated by liberation movements that see ZANU-PF as a kindred spirit, chose solidarity over principle. Instead of standing with the people of Zimbabwe, SADC leaders endorsed the election results, perpetuating the culture of impunity that has long plagued the region.

SADC’s failure to act decisively has cemented its reputation as a “big boys club” of liberation movements—a body more concerned with protecting its members than upholding democracy. This complicity not only betrays Zimbabweans but undermines the credibility of the region as a whole.

The Stashing of Votes: A Pre-orchestrated Outcome

In the days following the election, reports emerged of ballot boxes being stuffed with pre-marked votes for Mnangagwa. Opposition agents were barred from several polling stations, particularly in rural areas where ZANU-PF has traditionally wielded unchecked influence.

Moreover, independent observers reported discrepancies between polling station figures and the final results announced by the ZEC. These stashed votes, carefully hidden and only brought out to tip the scales in Mnangagwa’s favor, exemplify the lengths to which the regime went to secure victory.

The fact that Mnangagwa was declared the winner despite these glaring irregularities is a testament to the regime’s brazen disregard for the will of the people. The election was not won; it was stolen.

The Human Cost of a Stolen Election

The ramifications of this stolen election are devastating. For ordinary Zimbabweans, the continuation of ZANU-PF’s rule means more of the same: economic collapse, rampant corruption, and political repression. The promise of a better future has been snatched away, replaced by the grim reality of living under a regime that prioritizes its survival over the welfare of the nation.

The opposition, which fought valiantly against insurmountable odds, has been left to regroup in the face of yet another defeat engineered by an entrenched system of fraud and violence. For many Zimbabweans, hope feels like a luxury they can no longer afford.

Conclusion: A Call to Action

The 2023 elections were a stark reminder that Zimbabwe’s struggle for democracy is far from over. Mnangagwa’s regime, like that of his predecessor Robert Mugabe, is built on lies, intimidation, and the systematic subversion of the people’s will. Yet, history has shown that no dictatorship lasts forever.

ZanuPF To Render Councillors Useless With Appointment Of Commissioners

Mnangagwa is out to render all City Council Councillors useless and ineffective by appointing ZanuPF blueboy commissioners.

ZanuPF has already started the process of identifying potential commissioners for each City. The strategy is make sure they neutralize the CCC dominated Council with ZanuPF members.

In Masvingo former Town Clerk Adlof Gusha ,a well known ZanuPF activist is one tipped to leading a ten team of Commissioners to be deployed to the City Council.

These Commissioners will have no voting powers in Chambers but are going to push for consensus on topical issues. A list of Identified commissioners for Masvingo is still being vetted by the ZanuPF and Security department.The other commissioners’ names are still under consideration whilst some have already been notified.

ZanuPF sometime ago appointed special Councillors to City Councils. In Masvingo ZanuPF appointed former Town Clerk Mhangami , former Councillor Mabaya and Mai Chiturumani. It seems ZanuPF is trying to bring the same strategy through the backdoor.This time they have been termed commissioners instead of special Councillors.Mugabe’s strategy is being repeated by the so called second republic.

ZanuPF won only one seat out of ten in Masvingo City Council.In Urban centres ,ZanuPF failed to use FAZ to intimidate voters.

CCC must be prepared to guard areas of autonomy jealously. The Commissioners are going to be a burden to the ratepayers. Their sitting allowances, renumeration and welfare will be catered for by the ratepayers. If ZanuPF was genuine about improving quality to City service delivery system then a none partisan appointment of Commissioners was most welcome.

ZanuPF is forcing a rejected party on the people. The urban people know very well that ZanuPF policies have failed to work.

“Mnangagwa knows very well that he is a village head. He has no control over Urban centres. How do you claim to be President when you can’t control a single city?” said Elson Masungwa of Rujeko ward 7.

” If Mnangagwa wants to bring his rejected sons and daughters through the backdoor then we will stop paying rates. We cant be forced into a marriage with a devil? This will be rape of the ballot by ZanuPF.Is it constitutional ? ” said Selipa Mapatsi a vendor in ward 6.

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