The military takeover last week which placed Robert "Uncle Bob" Mugabe and his wannabe despot wife under house arrest last week received widespread support from most sectors of the country.
Bob has refused to bow out and this has lead to bolder and bolder steps to have him removed.
Crouds of protesters have marched calling for his resignation and over the week-end the ruling party Zanu-PF "recalled" him and expelled his wife from the party.
The recall gave him until yesterday to resign as president of the country or face impeachment proceeding beginning today.
Today the motion for impeachment is to be placed before parliament for a vote.
Mugabe has many mansions all over the world he could "retire" to, but South Africa seems to be a little out of the question for the time being.
His wife, it would seem, assaulted a model with an electrical extension cord last time she was in SA and with those allegations doing the rounds and potential criminal charges pending for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, SA may not be the best spot for him to settle.
SA and BOB as out northern neighbor have always had and interesting relationship. Check out this funny add below from Christmas time a couple of years back.
The "Last Dictator Standing" commercial.
Which dictators do you recognize?
It had to be pulled rather quickly from TV, you can see more about the fallout here.
UPDATE: a little over an hour ago he finally resigned.
There is jubilation in the streets as the country goes nuts about the news.
Hahahaha what a great way to advertise!!
Let me hope what happened to Libya will not happen to any other African country or Zimbabwe at the moment
Libya, Syria, Venezuela, Zimbabwe. Hmm what do all these nations have in common?
Mugabe served his nation with distinction and he did so for a long time. Mistakes were made but he is no criminal. Zimbabwe never attacked any nation, never dropped Atom bombs on other people, never genocided anybody. However one problem with revolutionaries is that when they get to power and usually on a wave of popular support or the power of the gun or both they refuse to leave. They glue their backsides to the chair of power and cannot be removed. Mugabe is like 80 or 90, well above pension age so it's time for him to step aside and let another Zimbabwean serve their country.
what are you smoking????
Ever heard of the matableleland massacres and more recently the helicopter gunships to clear the diamond fields?
Helicopter gunships to clear mine fields sounds like some crazy over the top shit. What is the back story?
If the man committed crimes let him face trial in Zimbabwe among his own people. He is however probably too old to serve any prison.
He had 40 000 Matabeles slaughtered, imprisoned and tortured anyone that disagreed with him, had opposition party members killed. He is a mass murderer
It was done by the military under direction of the government. Up till now the military, ruling party and police have all been in cahoots.
The senile Mugabe has stepped out of line by pushing for his wife as his successor instead of his right hand man and the party and military favorite.
Hence the current action to oust him and put the party, military and police back in charge.
Most times this kind of news is not available readily to the public!
Yeah because things are so much better in Libya now.
/sarcasm off
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42038451
Que tienen todas estas naciones en común? amigo PETROLEO en el caso de VENEZUELA es el país con mayor reserva a nivel mundial unos 500 aÑos, por ejemplo en el Arco minero del Orinoco con una extensión de 111.000 kilometros desde la Guayana Esequba hasta la Frontera con Colombia ORO,DIAMANTES,CARBÓN HIERRO BAUXITA COLTAN Y OTROS MINERALES. Si¡ en mi opinión personal por su afán de poder cometen crímenes contra los DD.HH.
Zimbabwe had certainly learnt a lesson from the events at lybia
https://steemit.com/news/@gavvet/beligerant-uncle-bob-facing-impeachment-and-the-funny-last-dictator-standing-add
From becoming Prime Minister in 1980 to becoming President in 1987 Robert Mugabe has been the strongman of Zimbabwean politics. But just like it was with Samson, like it was with Julius Caesar, and like it was with Marc Antony the power hungry and manipulative woman he kept beside him has become his undoing.
Who would of thought a chicken restaurant could be so mocking, excellent!
Sad to say, this whole episode is more about removing the typist who wanted to be queen, because she finally overplayed her hand. The future doesn't bode well just because he is gone
The greatest challenge in Africa is that most of our leaders have refused to growm old, and by the time age starts taking its share of flesh on them, they start thinking like kids. What is Mugabe still doing in power? The mark of a true and successful leader is in the sons (successors) he has raised. As much as i dont support military government or rule, i think Mugabe has to give way and whichever way he is ousted is justified. The man is closer to the ancestors and should by now become a mesum of wisdom where the younger generation go to drink from and not cling to power. He should have on his own accord retired for long and avoid this embarrasement on his noble efforts in Zimbabwe. The stress of leadership is not even good for his age. The younger generation are the leaders of tomorrow and they should be given the opportunity to make their mistakes and be corrected by elderstatesman like Pa Mugabe
yes...finally Uncle Bob reisgned to the jubiliation of not only Zimbabweans, but the rest of Africa. Personally, i have lots of Zimbabwean friends in Bulawayo and Harare who i pity so much because of the issues happening in their country no thanks to repulsive regime and bad government policy. I still maintain that its shameful to see African leaders who started well but for greed and feeling of insecurity due to crimes of what they did while in power still keep hold of power for so long to become a liability rather than an asset... Mugabe is not only a Prebend who no thanks to his beautiful young wife never realized that power is not sexually transmitted but that he miscalculated by sacking the only strong Crocodile beside him who has the support of majority of the military. Long live Zimbabwe...long Live Africa...Finally another new down coming to that beautiful country... thanks @gavvet for sharing this
Hummm... A whooping 37yr as a president.. Unbeliveable maybe he must have deprived his subjects the right to education that is the one major reason reason why he never had strong political rivals all those years or maybe he use jax on them...
Strangely enough, Zimbabweans have a very high literacy rate and the standard of education is even higher than our education levels here in South Africa). He definitely used something on them!
Finally, it happened. All the troubles of the people were from him, he had to be removed as early as 2009 when there was a hypo inflation in the country. Of course, it will not be long before the country rises from its knees, but it begins already for a better life.
I know Muammar Gaddafi rules until 2011
The leader of Libya since September 1, 1969. He came to power as a result of a coup d'etat that overthrew the monarchy. He organized the persecution of the opposition, introduced a one-party system.
Excellent video, it seems that the time has passed for another dictator to go down in history, the most important thing is that this took place without unnecessary blood and clashes between the people and the army! I think he will repeat the story of Emperor Bokass and Haile Selassie Thank you @gavvet
Haha! Mugabe. Still wondering duo, why the people of Zimbabwe took this long to try to remove Mugabe after he has been ruling the country illegally for long?
Its been a long time coming-Mugabe should have been removed ages ago. He really spoiled the economy of that country. Zimbabweans should change their constitution to ensure presidents rule for not more than 2 terms. Mugabe now is so drunk with power he can't resign and has to be forced out. The power of the people has no limits:)
Impeaching Mugabe actually came late.
37 years as a President? Aren't there capable people to rule the country??
So many allegations particularly linked to corruption on him and his spouse.
I am sure Zimbabwe aren't making similar mistakes Libya made in 2011.
thanks for giving the news .. mogabe's government was helpful for his country ...?
for his tribe of the Shona, certainly. Not the Ndebele, although I presume if the boot was on the other foot, the Shona would have been flattened by the Ndebele
Thanks for giving long information of funny dictator of "Uncle Bob". I think that will be not advertisement. It creative long funny activities. But its really hilarious. Takeover the military from Robert Mugabe he arrested. I personally think he was cruel politician when he handle the Zimbabwe state. Mugabe has been running the country illegally for long term. But south Africa has little problem bcoz SA and Robert Mugabe had northern neighborhood. They have always had and interesting affair. I wish this moment will not occur error while blood or cruel parts from humanity.
Get serious and think about Zimbabwe carefully, need to develop their minds and wanted to best secure position under the political condition.
Absolutely Greatest conversation @gavvet.
Resteemed.
I hope his removal from power can be accomplished with as little blood shed as possible. What a sick bastard. Does he really think he is going to have a lasting legacy through his much younger wife? How pathetic!
I don't know enough about this to really have properly informed opinion!
Thanks for letting us know!
He should respect the law of transformation, nothing is permanent in life except LOVE.
And KFC. Never forget KFC.
KFC is forever finger licking good.
The story is very unique and I was touched while watching this video, this amazing video can make a better and harmonious friendship rope.
Video source @gavvet
Yes, you should think so, @anwarabdullah. Unfortunately some people do not have a sense of humour, and that is sad... Africa has its problems, but we love our continent.
So what do you think about this video,
Don't forget he's still a billionaire & his kids are still billionaires. That family will be doing just fine, as usual it will still be the people (working class & farmers) who are screwed.
really good to see your post sir
always post great post thanks for sharing
really nice work done by you to send some important and interesting news to all of us
@gavvet
Do it now, and start impeachment proceedings to clean the white ..... The speeches last night were ad hominem laced rants designed to whip up the right wing of the party. ..... it looks like Sarah Palin has really raised our standing in the world. ...... But politically speaking, you Dems are not facing the facts.
@gavvet,
Ha ha ha that would be a great TV promotion! Till I watch it to the end, I didn't realized it was a commercial video :D That's great and that's true as well!
The world do not need dictators! Democracy (I mean real democracy) is the safe heaven for entire world! Wish one day Zimbabwe and entire world will experience the real democracy of government as well!
Great article and that would be a great video! Thanks for updating those information to us!
Cheers~
This is valuable post and nice work. very import news for zimbabwe politics.
Thanks for the information sir.
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Gracias por compartir para el conocimiento de Todos!
I wish this story was getting more coverage. This type of news is much more important than what Trump's last tweet was about. However, we are far more likely to know about the latter
@gavvet - Sir I have never seen this TV Commercial of Nando's before... Uncle Bob, now it's your time to leave the power... I wish no one will harm him or his family.... Without bloodshed if they could leave the power & country could get the democracy it can be a good thing Sir... Nice you decided to share those information & the video....To get more audience, I wish to ReSteem your post....
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Every dog has 40 days,This should be "Uncle Bobs" 40th day, here in Uganda,we are dearly and patiently waiting for the 40th day of our dear Dictator Mr Museveni.Time will tell
I found the ad really hilarious. :D
Why can't people see the funny side?
Why so SERIOUS? -The Joker
South Africa with the political pattern of apartheid has always made sensational news, the State with the Abundant Natural Results is never out of civil war, the last time when a military coup brought down Robert's "Uncle Bob" Mugabe from the South African-led throne, but apparently the status of house arrest will not stop any dilemma felt by the people, because whatever and strategic steps taken, will still cause pros and cons.
Hopefully this is the last military coup in the South African country.
For me Uncle Bob was a hero, but when he decided to be a dictator he lost what he gain as a hero. That's why I said he was a hero in Zim. Now it's time for a new president, new government, new thoughts. Whatever happen it will not happen on Blood of humanity.
Excellent article & nice video shared well~
He should have left honourably when he had the time. He brought this on himself.
Only one way...i can explain...that is dictator is not only a person..it his quality..
thank you
Well its so disgraceful for him to be leaving this way he could have done so honourably and years ago too, but he choose this way.
His wife too is not different, slapping a model is just too horible for democracy.
However he was lucky not to end up as Gaddaffi. Goodbye, at last democracy takes it full course.
Mugabe right now
We all of know Robert Mugabe was act real dictator character. A military takeover the end of Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule of Zimbabwe.I think come across big sin to Uncle Bob. Also Mugabe`s wife are the same uncle bob. She was do terrible activities to the Democracy. As Zimbabwe's economy has gone bad situation under conditions of Mugabe. I cannot believe how will Military provide human beings immediately. Peoples try to get huge effort remove dictator president as i know. Some peoples dont mind about future. Please look in Iraq. Iraq has been very lost from their economy, educations and human life. Already made war mental only for them. Thats horrible situation.
This is a very funny TV commercial. Mohammed Gadafi act in this other part of dictators. I dont like this. Humans seems only one eye. Dont look other eye.
Uncle Bob thinking now,
"Oh my god what to do now?"
Great news @gavvet.. Hopefully zimbabwe is always safe .. always peaceful.
uncle Bob very nice man like it very much super video,,,done you
very nice man ??????????????
im rong you r right,
nice post..
😆 LOL... That'll only get better with time...Great piece of "art"...
Dictator always on the huge vision in the small house... less conversation, feeling lonely and they are crying every day. who knows about them? just them self with large secret. the dictator's just a big coward man and always restless in every day. While they woke up, they always touch their face first time in the day then said " oh...I am still life".
Right bro
Good information sir.
Finally..... on everything comes an end! Sometimes it is good...... the video says enough .....
Good post
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It's the end of a long reign. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has resigned after 37 years of power, the president of the National Assembly announced at a special session of parliament, which was debating his dismissal on Tuesday (November 21st).
"I Robert Gabriel Mugabe (...) formally resign my presidency of the Republic of Zimbabwe with immediate effect," said the speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda, reading, with applause, the letter of resignation of the head of state.
Highly anticipated, the announcement of the departure of the Head of State was greeted in the streets of the capital Harare by a concert of honking horns. "We are just so happy and things are changing," Togo Ndhlalambi, a 32-year-old hairdresser, told AFP. "We've been awake for so long, waiting for this day, this country has gone through so many difficult times."
In the very heart of Parliament, the elected officials let their joy burst
Por fin en hora buena renuncio o lo hicieron renunciar. LA REVOLUCIÓN solo deja hambre, muerte y miseria, NICOLAS MADURO y su comunismo estan destinados al fracaso, un solo hombre no debe estar por mucho tiempo en el poder poque se acostumbra a mandar y el pueblo a obedecer: fuente SIMON BOLIVAR LIBERTADOR DE AMRICA
Nice post..........
It's for good. At 93 years, you should be having a rest and not ruling a country for over 40 years.
Mugabe has made Zimbabwe the poorest nation in Africa. It's great news he's gone.