Theresa Makoni Quotes

I’m very aware of this issue. It was raised at a security meeting, where I specifically requested the secretariat to connect with Musasa Project, understand their challenges, and report back on possible support. Meanwhile, I also reached out to Musasa Project directly, encouraging them to coordinate with the police unit responsible for such cases to discuss measures for addressing and reducing these incidents.

I was in my office signing papers when I received an anonymous call warning me that I was going to be arrested today and advising me to leave the office immediately.

The rank and file follow orders from the top, but just how high up does that go? Commissioner General Augustine Chihuri, when it comes to operations, reports directly to the President, while ministers only set policy. So between the two, it’s unclear who isn’t fulfilling their role. If I were the President, I would demand answers as to why these violent incidents keep happening without anyone being properly arrested or prosecuted."

Until recently, many of us believed in the promise of a peaceful Zimbabwe, particularly following the President's assurances. We were convinced this election would be different. However, recent events have been a harsh reality check for all of us who were hopeful. It’s now apparent that the level of violence we may witness this time could be unlike anything we've seen before.

Yes. By day, we speak of free and fair elections, but by night, it's about winning at any cost even if it means repeating or surpassing the violence of 2008.