MAMPARA OF THE WEEK

Nelson Chamisa

Bringing shame on the name

Nelson Chamisa has behaved like a political novice. For someone aspiring to ascend to the presidency, he should know that incitement to violence has consequences, especially given Zimbabwe’s history. This Mampara must be held responsible for the death of six people since violence erupted in Harare. Chamisa’s insistence that only an outcome that favoured his candidacy should be regarded as credible triggered the violence in the Zimbabwean capital. While the ruling Zanu-PF has a terrible record when it comes to human rights and allowing free and fair elections, there were few reported incidents this time around that sought to undermine the fairness of the election. You have brought shame to the name Nelson, you Mampara.