By Shiellah Sibanda| President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in a credibility crisis following the deployment of soldiers who have been filmed in separate incidents attacking citizens. The latest of these was at a business premises where two soldiers are seen on video terrorising workers, chasing them out of the building. (SEE VIDEO BELOW)
If this matter is not addressed, it could severely dent Zimbabwe’s international image and particularly that of ZANU PF, analysts and MPs have warned. “If this kind of behavior keep on happening in Zimbabwe I will not vote for ZANU PF,” wrote one Simba Marimo.
Mnangagwa was on Wednesday also questioned on his motives and particularly why he has not explained to the nation as required by the law on why soldiers are still manning the streets like policemen.
MDC Chief Whip Innocent Gonese said, “Mr. Speaker, the reason why I am raising this matter is because whilst the President has the authority to deploy the Defence Forces, I believe that when this happens, there is an obligation by the President, as Commander-in-Chief to inform the nation and from my recollection we have not been informed by the President himself of the need for the deployment of the Defence Forces. – CONTINUE READING BELOW VIDEO –
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“I have no problem Mr. Speaker Sir, if that is done in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. My worry is that at this point in time, and because that deployment specifically must be authorised by the Head of State. I believe Mr. Speaker Sir, that this is not something which must be done willy-nilly – it is something which must be done after due consideration.
“In that regard, the nation should be informed from the highest office in the land and this does not seem to have happened.
“What we have had Mr. Speaker, there are pronouncements which have been made by members of the Defence Forces and members of the Police Force jointly but I believe that, if we are to follow the dictates of our Constitution, it is imperative that the Head of State informs the nation of the need to have the Police Force to be assisted by the Defence Forces.”
Zvishavane Senator Lilian Timveos also voices the same concerns as she said that many are living in fear because of the heavy military presence which has continued despite the installing of President Mnangagwa last month.
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Same old bus, different driver.
hapana nyaya apa …..
I don’t like chihuri either but how does he fit into this video?
This video has already flooded social media,and still as per dictates of our erstwhile constitution, the commander-in-chief of the defence forces should explain to the nation why we still have soldiers in the streets.Otherwise we are now under martial law.Or have we become a state of emergency?
Do you call this action “doing well” Mr. optimist?
Are you condoning this action by the army eish?
Handei tione!
The deployment of troops on the streets means state of emergency powers are in place. The President here is not in charge but the military. Troops are only ordered to return to the barracks once Chiwenga is installed the vice President and Chihuri”s term is not Renewed. Remember Chihuri did not bless the military coup that deposed the former President from power.
Fuel queues are back in the groove as we are busy talking about these suspect army videos
If l may ask, which proper measures do you suggest? Proper businesses are losing out as vendors are selling in front of their shops but are faced with rentals, wages, taxes etc. There is no way formal businesses will expand operations and increase employment when vendors are law unto themselves
In any case are these videos current or stuff from way back meant to tarnish the image of zdf ,in Zimbabwe we do not rule out anything as there are many people fighting their petty wars including Chihuri himself who is struggling to keep his head above the water.
Not a lawyer so I dont know about the legality of soldiers on the street but so far they have really behaved well. Very polite and apart from being soldiers they have been well behaved as humans. Please don’t be ungrateful. Our soldiers have done well.
Very wel observed. Zimeye just goes into overdrive reporting without substance or verification. Anything related to Makandiwa, Magaya, Chivhayo, Grace or Chiyangwa, the Zimeye idiot salivates yet anenge asina kana substance.
Internet journos on a slow news day…….
These one or two soldiers are they real soldiers or they are planted ? This been playing out and I doubt authenticity. Zimeye has been doing its usaul Munangangwa this and tha. Its just Zimeye reporting these events . is everybody else blind?
Voting for ZANU PF will be insane especially for entrepreneurs. With soldiers terrorising both our potential customers and employees. Why can’t they just put proper measures to eradicate the issue of notorious combis and pirate taxis.