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Aftermath of the signing of the Zimbabwe power-sharing deal
Democracy International [Africa] Trust (DI)
September 15, 2008

Democracy International [Africa] Trust, (DI) wishes to congratulate the people of Zimbabwe on the signing of the power-sharing agreement between ZANU (PF) and the Two-MDC Formations in Harare, Monday, Sept 15, 2008.

Democracy International [Africa] Trust acknowledges the historic importance of this deal and take cognisant of the tenets inherent in the agreement, especially the restoration of economic stability and growth, the issue of sanctions, land audit & the land question, a new constitution for Zimbabwe, and the respect of the rule of law among other tenets of the new agreement. DI stresses that all Parties are bound by this agreement and should endeavour to work together in unity for Zimbabwe's sake and strive not to negate the agreement. The International Community, especially Britain, the USA and their Allies shall pin the deliverance of much needed economic aid , humanitarian assistance as well as the easing off of sanctions to compliance with the accord. The Onus is thus on all Parties and Zimbabweans to deliver.

DI appreciates the Herculean task of SADC, representing the African Union, and particular the pivotal role and well-concerted efforts of his Excellency the President of South Africa, Hon. Thabo Mbeki who tirelessly worked to break the impasse against negative forces and odds and eventually brokered the deal. Whilst DI recognizes the centrality and importance of African Institutions in dealing with African problems, mentioned previously, we stress that the ball lies with the tripartite Parties to this agreement to work together in a spirit of goodwill, unity and tranquillity. Particularly DI discourages violence from the membership of all Parties and any Zimbabwean and call upon all Political Parties, civil society and non-governmental organizations to rein -in their members as regards political violence and fighting. This is a fragile agreement and the ball lies not only with all Parties, but with all Zimbabweans to cooperate, work peacefully and express goodwill.

Finally DI cautions against negative media publicity regarding this peace-deal, especially in the aftermath of the agreement, notably from some hostile Western Media - as not only counter-productive but as a negation of the spirit and wishes of Africans and Zimbabweans in particular .DI took note of the various calls from the Western Governments and the Breton-Wood Institutions for peace and dialogue as precursor to normalizing Zimbabwe; and now since Zimbabwe is now normalizing, DI wishes to challenge those same voices, especially Britain, USA, EU, Canada and their Allies to "put their money where their mouths lie" by starting to assist in this normalizing. Zimbabwe has seen a lot of suffering in the last decade and most of it, amongst other repressive actions of the past government and regime was through these sanctions. Goodwill for Zimbabwe also begins with the West in starting to lift economic and political sanctions as well as investing in the economic, social and political well-being of Zimbabwe.

DI wishes a new beginning for Zimbabwe and shall assist Zimbabwe in whatever technical capacity it can as Zimbabwe starts to heal from the wounds of the past decade.

Moses Madera
Chief Executive Officer
President-Board of Directors
democracytrust@yahoo.com
Democracy International [Africa] Trust
Toronto, Canada

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