SMS The Independent

Columnists
SO the appointment of governors now hinges on the removal of the sanctions? The principals are saying we won’t appoint our own governors to run our provinces until those foreigners allow all of us to visit their countries and trade. How ludicrous. Who is fixing who? David Mudzenderere.

SO the appointment of governors now hinges on the removal of the sanctions? The principals are saying we won’t appoint our own governors to run our provinces until those foreigners allow all of us to visit their countries and trade. How ludicrous. Who is fixing who? David Mudzenderere.

THE interview that Chris Chinaka had with Robert Mugabe can never be taken seriously on account of his often dubious line of questioning. What can you judge from this statement: “Mugabe appeared fit and lively for his age.” A really subjective opinion!Iwee.

IT’S now a developing trend that so-called prominent journalists can work as state PR agents. We are tired of journalists who are used to prop up the regime.Chamboko.

ROBERT MUGABE should only be fit enough to correct the mess he has created. His ability to fight sanctions has lost meaning. Zimbabweans would prefer to see tangible action rather than endless talk which is bearing no fruit.Shepherd Mabhena.

LET us all approach any future election with unshakable determination to severely punish political and economic hooliganism in our midst and firmly consign them to history. Let us show them that never again shall we accept being taken for granted by these people who have ridden on our now severely sore backs for 30 years while we derived no dividend for entrusting them with our future.Analyst.

WE want a free and fair election where there is no abuse of state funds and most of all no intimidation. Come Zimbabwe, let us bring  back pride to our country and bring back all our children in the Diaspora. This can only be achieved by eliminating the hunger, violence and concentrating on reconciliation.Mulenga.

SURELY there is someone else fit to take over the reins in Zanu PF other than Robert Mugabe?Chemhere.

AFTER 30 years of hammering away at the underlying equity of this economy and scaring away potential investors primarily through a combination of misguided economic policies, inept macho-politics and sheer myopia and neglect, the president now wants Treasury to spend a huge amount of scarce financial resources on what amounts to a ego-political trip which yields no tangible benefits to ordinary Zimbabweans.Muthi.IF Elliot Manyika’s family suspect powerful people of being involved in his murder, then asking the police to re-open the investigation is a futile exercise. They should instead just wait for the truth and reconciliation committee that is going to be established after the current regime is defeated in the elections.Elvis Mulenga.

WHILST some suspect foul play in the death of their relatives, the rest of us do not suspect foul play in the death of many of our relatives during elections because we know who killed them.Tawaz.

WE need a legitimate people-endorsed government. En route to this we need a stable political climate prior to elections. The voters’ roll is the single biggest worry for any plebiscite.  It’s so tattered and so murky that you just know there can be no fairness.T Mpofu.

CONDUCTING elections in Africa seems to be a futile exercise.Mapungubwe.

ACCOUNTABILITY must be embedded in our political culture and economic management practices. Finance minister Tendai  Biti, you are a custodian of public funds, a very onerous and serious responsibility for which you are totally accountable to the public.Observer.

A CIVIL service audit was done in 2009 and much like the land audit no action was made to rectify the anomalies. It seems the GNU is still operating the Zanu PF way. To the MDC-T I say the electorate is watching come election time.Mdawini.

IF it is illegal for school and college authorities to bar our children from class for non-payment of fees and levies, why don’t we see the arrest of the law breakers? We are sick and tired of empty utterances from David Coltart and  the GNU.Mhofu.

BANK workers are not serious at all. How can they honestly ask for an 80% salary increment? They need to get their heads checked.Mbada.

NETONE can you be serious! We can’t phone here in Kuwadzana especially at night. Why can’t you put a booster to ease congestion?Ingwe Harare.

ELVIS Chiweshe must go. He has proved that he can’t coach Dynamos football club without Sunday Chidzambwa. He has good players but can’t use them.Dembare for life.