The MDC name the dead
Via an MDC Press Release:
MUGABE’S BLOODY LEGACY
The following people were murdered after the historic election on 29 March 2008 in which Robert Mugabe and Zanu PF were trounced by President Morgan Tsvangirai and the MDC. These people were killed by the regime of Robert Mugabe for voting for change. Notwithstanding that their killers are known, their deaths have not been investigated by the police and no arrest has been made. More people than those on this list were killed and buried in shallow graves. These are the only people whose deaths were recorded while thousands others, including women and children, are still missing.
- Tapiwa Mbwanda
- Murunde Tembo
- Tatenda Chibika
- Moses Bashitwayo
- Solomon Bote
- Brighton Mabwera
- Zvidzai Mapurisa
- Tabitha Marume
- Tenos Manyimo
- Bigboy Zhuwawo
- Chrispen Chiutsi
- Clemence Dube
- Gilbert Nyagupe
- Catherine Makwenjere
- Tapiwa Meda
- Joseph Madzuramhende
- Alex Chiriseri
- David Tachiwa Mapuranga
- Arthur Matombo
- Patson Mudzuramhende
- Jeff Jemedze
- Nelson Emmanuel
- Tonderai Zireni
- Isaac Danda
- Musafare Mudimu
- Karombe Benson Chipungu
- R Gomwe
- Ruth Mushayahembe
- Elias Madzivanzira
- Sam Kahari
- Remember Kayembe
- Bright Mafuriro
- Fischer Chirese
- Sairiro Kamufuto
- Beta Chokururama
- Ken Nyevhe
- Godfrey Kauzani
- Edson Zaya
- Tonderai Ndira
- Choukuse Nyoka Mubango
- Tafirenyika Kapfudza
- Rosemary Maramba
- Manyuke Nyamukada
- Shepherd Jani
- Taurai Matanda
- Kidwell Zvavamwe
- Washington Nyamwa
- Dadirai Chipiro
- Nyasha Mashoko
- Daniel Nhende
- Pamela Pasvanai
- Sofia Chingozho
- Dumisani Hapazari
- Mabika Mudzinga
- Leonard Mhete
- Tiziro Moyo
- Stanford Mapuranga
- Mirai Zvidzai
- Chengerai Kahari
- Kennias Artwell Bvekerwa
- Simbarashe Chikomba
- Victor Mungazi
- Abigail Chiroto
- Eliot Matthew Machipisa
- Archford Chipiyo
- Ngoni Knight
- Yuana Jenti
- John Luke
- Simba Magetsi
- Stanford Mapuranga
- Francis Zihwihwi Singende
- Robert Ziyengwa
- Masitafundikera Gumura
- Aqualine Sanzvengwa
- Sandros Mandizha
- Godfrey Mashaka
- Chrispen Chijeke
- Darlington Chingombe
- Gift Tavengwa
- Hama Chironga
- Nguwani Madamombe
- Taurai Kamuchira
- Kudakwashe Majongosi
- Ruben Mutewe
- Francis Phiri
- Lewis Musiwa
- Hama Ngowani
- Tavengwa Gibbs
- Munoda Mushaike
- Amos Moyounotsva
- Dickson Sibamba
- Nharo Chimweta
- Joshua Bakacheza
- Maxwell Mararangwenda
- Takawira Muzondiwa
- Mark Chiraradza
- Gift Mutsunguma
- Method Chabuka
- Alex Kazembe
- Irene Ruzerai
- Crispen Chimusoro Chigaga
- Gift Mutsvungunu
- Anna Maria Maedza
- Norman Muchabayiwa
- Manomano Ndawi
- Kufakunesu Chiwera
- Farai Matakata
- Stanford Mapulanga
- Shelton Gwaunza
- Charles Mukwena
- Tellmore Meki
- Rueben Kadhii
- Freddy Mungure
- Mike Chakabvapasi
- Fungisayi Ziome
- Kingsley Muteta
- Runyararo Mugauri
Thousands more have been killed over the years, including over 20 000 people who were murdered during Gukurahundi in the Midlands and Matabeleland provinces of Zimbabwe. Africa, especially SADC, must take a strong position against Robert Mugabe and his illegitimate government.
August 15th, 2008 13:44
Maybe I am a conspiracy theorist
What conspiracy theory cuold there be if all the names on the list are verified an bonafide dead
Furthermore they are effectively all ardent supporters of the MDC
I suppose Zanu PF thought these would be re-incarnated into new life again post Zanu pF so it wasn’t much loss
BUT we know that the dead know nothing, they return to the dust and neither do they go to heaven or any purjutory…in other these words lifes are lost…dead
Lost to the infinate possibilities of life…lost to relatives…lost to a people of Zimbabwe…lost ot a nation…lost to a world
A world that will never know what here lies a teacher to guide a hundred of children…a fireperson to save lives…a farmer to feed a nation, a doctor, an accountant, a driver, a leader
Zanu PF must know it is only in this context that they can understand the will of the MDC to “PROTECT THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE”
African leaders must remember that just as they where little children, young boys and young man before they where anything walking the sands of mother’s Africa…that they too could have never been AS THESE ARE NEVER MORE TILL ARMEGGEDON
August 15th, 2008 13:51
I have gone through this list and cannot trace any of Mugabe, Mnangagwa, Bonyongo, Chiwenga, Chihuri, Shiri people on here. Are these surnames for people who are leditimate Zimbabweans? My heart bleeds that Zimbabwe is now a countyr for the chosen few!
August 15th, 2008 14:23
These are the names of heroes and heroines, true sons and daughters of Zimbabwe, those who gave their lives in the struggle for true democracy in our country.
A memorial honouring them and those who died in Gukurahundi and in the 2000, 2002, 2005 elections should be built outside parliament when parliament is democratic and free of the scourge of mugabe’s and zanu’s tyranny. There are now so many names, perhaps it will need the whole of ‘Unity’ Square which will have to be renamed Memorial Square, lest we should ever forget and allow such atrocities again.
August 15th, 2008 15:19
Their names should be written in stone.
August 15th, 2008 15:56
The names listed as having been killed by the Mugabe regime trying to ensure they retain power are the true liberation heroes of Zimbabwe. Mugabe and his friends and worshippers, including the international ones, are no more than thugs and should be acknoweleged and treated as such. How anyone can accept his word, or signature, is beyond belief, the only difference between him and Hitler apart from their place of birth is their skin colour
August 15th, 2008 16:18
We do not know where the dead go, but some of us believe that they go back to Love from whence they came. The body may be dust, but the dreams of the dead, once brought to life, cannot and will not die.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory, and may light eternal shine on them.
The truth is not for them, for they see Reality face to face. It is for us, the living, to seek and tell the truth of what happened to them, so that they may be honoured and their sorrowing families comforted.
Sally D
August 15th, 2008 16:19
Take note of the repetition in the name Stanford Mapuranga.
I mourn and in deed my heart bleeds for the lives lost. These people must be declared national heroes and heroins, I say again, national heroes and heroins. Mugabe and his cronies deserve no amnesty. Every one of them must be answerable for the atrocities they caused. Giving them amnesty is like saying all these lives lost are of no value to Zimbabwe. We want accountability in Zimbabwe and justice for all. That’s why we went to war to win this country.
Pasi naMugabe, pasi nemhondi, pasi nemadzakutsaku aMugabe. Long live a free Zimbabwe.
August 15th, 2008 21:47
The dead cannot speak, but we can speak for them. The truth shall set them free.
August 15th, 2008 21:57
My heart just breaks to see this, but justice must be done for these atrocities, as these people only believed in democracy, the only way forward without Mugabe and all his cronies. They must be held accountable, and to get amnesty for these deeds would never bring closure to these families.Such a pity the ones who stood for what they believe, won’t be able to be part of the new beginnings, well let us pray that the new Zimbabwe is about to come about and that all of this can be put into the history books as brave heros and heroines that died for a just cause.
August 16th, 2008 00:50
This Memorial List, of the true heroes of the coming Zimbabwean democracy, is cause for reflection and increasing determination; and let us pray that evil is held in check and the list does not continue to grow.
I hope it makes its way onto the negotiating table and perhaps Zanu PF can identify which of these names were their people murdered by MDC? None? Then please, Mugabe, supply your own list.You did make such claims, after all.
Botswana and Zambia are proving to be true friends of Zimbabwe, and will hopefully bring some pressure at SADC this w/e.
August 16th, 2008 01:40
There was a man who lived a life of fire.
Even upon the fabric of time,
When green becomes yellow,
And yellow green,
This life glowed,
A dire red stain, indelible;
Yet when he was dead,
He saw that he was evil.
August 16th, 2008 04:32
the information on this report does not match the original. this a doctored document. real.
August 16th, 2008 11:39
Masimba: if you have information, please share it.
It is important to get the details right.
However, that will not change the big picture. It is known that well over 100 people died, nearly all of them MDC supporters or activists, or their family members.
I am wondering what, in future, can be done with Heroes Acre. It’s been desecrated by some recent additions and perhaps wasn’t such a great idea in the first place.
I’d love there to be a better and more honouring memorial to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including those who died for democratic principles after Independence.
Sally D
August 16th, 2008 12:14
Yes BM, Memorial Square and a nearby library should hold the CV’s, as families will provide. History must kept revivable, that coming generations may learn and honour their heritage.
Masimba, why don’t you post your true list or just a link to it? May be, you just want to throw spanners.
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August 17th, 2008 01:00
I don’t believe that should ZANU and MDC come to ANY power sharing arrangement that there will be meaningfull action against the perpetrators of political crimes – especially those at the hand of Mugabe and the JOC. A few nondescript criminals will be dragged from jails where they have been resting for the past twenty years, paraded before court and the media as parties to recent acts of violence, given a ’sentence’ and transported back to their cells.
Can anyone suggest how MDC can push for a trial for humanitarian crimes against ZANU when signed up to a power share deal? It’ll take a miracle of legal juggling.
August 18th, 2008 04:43
Malcolm, South Africa faced the same dillemma when negotiating the end of apartheid. They came up with the Truth & Reconciliation Commission chaired by Bishop Desmond Tutu.
The TRC was empowered to call before it all those (eg white policemen, senior apartheid politicians) accused of serious crimes against the people. The aim of the TRC was to bring the truth into the open, to give the victims or their families a chance to speak, and to get the perpetrators to fully disclose their past evil deeds in public.
The clever part was the TRC had the legal power to pardon only those it felt had told the full and whole truth – thus the only way for the accused to avoid prosecution for their past crimes against humanity was to give a full and frank disclosure of their actions, and to request a pardon.
For Zimbabweans to move on from the horrors of the Mugabe era, we too need a similar Truth & Reconciliation Commission.
August 19th, 2008 11:29
Graham, I am all for seeing justice done properly. I do forsee the logistical problems of individuals in a government bringing others in that government to book. Can it be possible that the MDC affiliates would suggest in the chambers of power to the ZANU members -
MDC – “Next item on the agenda – Robert we’re asking you to attend a hearing for you to publicly admit your crimes against humanity, OK?”
ROBERT – “Okey dokey, Morgy, and lets pencil in Perence for the following tuesday”
or -
ROBERT – “Never, never, never!”
Consider Mugabe’s whole make-up – is he likely to trust anyone, and would he be confident that any hearing would guarantee him a pardon and immunity. We have a bunch of thugs in the JOC – don’t expect them to act like gentlemen and do the honourable thing.
Who in the justice system in Zimbabwe is capable and reliable to deliver justice impartially, and who could possibly chair a TRC – Mbeki?
Dealing with a few policemen, the odd war vet and green bomber would be the easy part, but I don’t see how they’ll get the co-operation of ALL those who share the power and governance.
If the truth be known it’s probably the very threat of having a TRC or something similar that’s at the back of Mugabe’s and the JOC’s thinking that determines the line of argument when it comes to talks about power sharing.
August 19th, 2008 13:50
They operate on fear and brutality. Let us experience it for themselves. The TRC worked on the basis of amnesty for those that came forward. I say this is what should happen. Perhaps we should establish a permanent tribunal, involving civil society and untouchable by politicians. They’d have the power to grant amnesty to criminals that come forward at their discretion. This means that if the people coming forward are truly repentant and where caught up in the madness, their lives aren’t ruined. Their testimony, then, would be admissable in Court for cases against those that did not come forward. In this manner we’d turn the tables – instead of the little fish getting caught and the big ones swimming, we’d have the small ones pardoned in order to witness to the crimes of the big ones.