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The Namibian (Windhoek), 12 May 2008
Chinese Arms Ship Returns With Lethal Cargo
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080512...
THE International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has described as "laughable" claims by a senior Zimbabwean government official that the arms shipment carried by a Chinese ship had made its way into that country....
It was well outside of Namibian territorial waters and was expected to reach Cape Town by late tonight.
The Namibian (Windhoek), 12 May 2008
Chinese Arms Ship Returns With Lethal Cargo
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080512...
THE International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has described as "laughable" claims by a senior Zimbabwean government official that the arms shipment carried by a Chinese ship had made its way into that country....
It was well outside of Namibian territorial waters and was expected to reach Cape Town by late tonight.
The Namibian (Windhoek), 7 May 2008
Ship of Shame Leaves Luanda
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080507...
Another report also saying the ship left after unloading only cement and construction stuff, watched by the local docks unions.
The Namibian (Windhoek), 7 May 2008
Ship of Shame Leaves Luanda
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080507...
Another report also saying the ship left after unloading only cement and construction stuff, watched by the local docks unions.
6 May 2008
Minister Claims Controversial Chinese Arms Now in Country
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080506...
Deputy Information Minister Bright Matonga on Sunday claimed that the controversial shipment of arms from China, initially blocked by South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia, was now in Zimbabwe.
- could be true, or be a rumour to intimidate opposition supporters
6 May 2008
Minister Claims Controversial Chinese Arms Now in Country
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080506...
Deputy Information Minister Bright Matonga on Sunday claimed that the controversial shipment of arms from China, initially blocked by South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia, was now in Zimbabwe.
- could be true, or be a rumour to intimidate opposition supporters
Zimbabwean Drums
The drums are calling old man, and they are louder by the day.
They are calling you to judgment and now's the time to pay
for the wrongs you've done your country and the trust betrayed.
So hear those drums swelling, hear well and be afraid.
You came to power on waves of hope that you would make your mark,
in a land that shone in Africa like diamonds in the dark.
In simple faith the people put their trust in your care,
and were repaid by the Fifth Brigade and the CIO and fear.
twenty eight years of motorcades and lavish trips abroad
a nations heritage is lost through patronage and fraud.
The Chiefs grow fat while people starve and famine stalks our homes.
On idle farms the weeds grow rank and cover cattle bones.
the youth are taught your slogans but even as they sing
the drums of change are beating for the truth is seeping in.
The demagogue has feet of clay and lies will not sustain
the shattered land that once seemed free and will be so again.
Too late to blame the drought, the Brits, the whites, the MDC.
For all know where the finger points with cold finality.
So hear the drums, old man, and listen to them well,
They foretell of your end days and they have much to tell.
for he who sows the seeds of hate will reap the grapes of wrath,
so tremble in your bed at night, at the end of your sorry path.
Unknown
Zimbabwean Drums
The drums are calling old man, and they are louder by the day.
They are calling you to judgment and now's the time to pay
for the wrongs you've done your country and the trust betrayed.
So hear those drums swelling, hear well and be afraid.
You came to power on waves of hope that you would make your mark,
in a land that shone in Africa like diamonds in the dark.
In simple faith the people put their trust in your care,
and were repaid by the Fifth Brigade and the CIO and fear.
twenty eight years of motorcades and lavish trips abroad
a nations heritage is lost through patronage and fraud.
The Chiefs grow fat while people starve and famine stalks our homes.
On idle farms the weeds grow rank and cover cattle bones.
the youth are taught your slogans but even as they sing
the drums of change are beating for the truth is seeping in.
The demagogue has feet of clay and lies will not sustain
the shattered land that once seemed free and will be so again.
Too late to blame the drought, the Brits, the whites, the MDC.
For all know where the finger points with cold finality.
So hear the drums, old man, and listen to them well,
They foretell of your end days and they have much to tell.
for he who sows the seeds of hate will reap the grapes of wrath,
so tremble in your bed at night, at the end of your sorry path.
Unknown
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
The ‘An Yue Jiang’ has not returned to China
http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbab...
5 May 2008
Lawyers to Sue China Over Zimbabwe
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080505...
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
The ‘An Yue Jiang’ has not returned to China
http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbab...
5 May 2008
Lawyers to Sue China Over Zimbabwe
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080505...
There are rumours that if the Chinese can't get rid of the arms in Africa, they may sell them to Venezuela.
http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbab...
There are rumours that if the Chinese can't get rid of the arms in Africa, they may sell them to Venezuela.
http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbab...
Arms Ship Waits Off Luanda, Say Unionists
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080501...
The Chinese ship carrying weapons for Zimbabwe is anchored off Luanda and shows no sign of returning to China, says the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)...
Arms Ship Waits Off Luanda, Say Unionists
http://allafrica.com/stories/20080501...
The Chinese ship carrying weapons for Zimbabwe is anchored off Luanda and shows no sign of returning to China, says the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)...
Thanks for the link Mags. This is indeed worrying news. Angola said they would not allow the arms off the ship, have they changed their mind? And how will the arms get from Angola to Malawi? Zambia is in the way. Will Zambia allow the arms through to Malawi? After Mwanawasa's call for African states not to let the ship unload the arms i hope he will take note of this report and not allow the arms through Zambia. We should try and get the press to pay attention to the ship in Angola and see if the arms stay on it or not.
Thanks for the link Mags. This is indeed worrying news. Angola said they would not allow the arms off the ship, have they changed their mind? And how will the arms get from Angola to Malawi? Zambia is in the way. Will Zambia allow the arms through to Malawi? After Mwanawasa's call for African states not to let the ship unload the arms i hope he will take note of this report and not allow the arms through Zambia. We should try and get the press to pay attention to the ship in Angola and see if the arms stay on it or not.
http://nyasatimes.com/national/120.html
can this really be true I can not believe with avaaz petitioning about food shortages what the hell are these guys playing at .........
http://nyasatimes.com/national/120.html
can this really be true I can not believe with avaaz petitioning about food shortages what the hell are these guys playing at .........