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*FULL TEXT: MDC Chides ED For 'Misleading' Cyril Ramaphosa* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?iy > The MDC is concerned by Mnangagwa’s attempts to mislead regional leaders on the situation in our country. > This follows a statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa where he indicated that he had been briefed by Emmerson Mnangagwa that Zimbabwe is now on the road to recovery. > This was despite the fact that he had gone with a begging bowl to South Africa for electricity as a result of the incessant and crippling power cuts bedevilling the nation. > It is our considered view that contrary to Mr Mnangagwa’s view, Zimbabwe is far off the road to recovery. > If anything, the situation has gotten worse. > The economic situation has deteriorated as evidenced by skyrocketing prices, shortages of basic commodities including bread and fuel, power cuts, water rationing and the erosion of salaries owing to hyperinflation. > Our young people are without jobs and the public healthcare system has collapsed whilst the private healthcare system is now beyond the reach of many. > The democratic space is shrinking by the day as the current military government is moving in to thwart dissent. A record-breaking 21 opposition, labour and civic leaders are currently facing trumped-up charges of subversion. > This is the first time since independence that such serious charges have been so generously dished out. > In August 2018, the regime shot and killed seven unarmed citizens. In January 2019, the same government killed several unarmed citizens during protests. > Impunity is the order of the day as perpetrators of these human violations have not been brought to book as recommended by the Motlanthe Commission. > The MDC asserts that the socio-economic challenges are a manifestation of the crisis of legitimacy, borne out of the 2018 disputed elections that failed the credibility test. > The MDC therefore strongly insists on the urgent need for a political solution anchored on genuine, inclusive, mediated dialogue that is underwritten by the international community. > Such a dialogue must ensure the return to legitimacy, a comprehensive reform agenda, economic recovery, a national healing program and international re-engagement. > It is only when the above mentioned requisite measures are put in place that Zimbabwe can be on the road to recovery. > MDC: (1999 -2019) Celebrating 20 Years of Tenacity and Courage > Gladys Hlatywayo Secretary for International Relations _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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