A country that is Zimbabwe!!

I am so tired of Zimbabwe and what's happening there. It's becoming a nuisance!!. I have become so bored with the leadership and every one involved in politics in this once vibrant Southern African country. My boredom has a lot to do with procrastination on the side of politician to implement the so called power sharing agreement. What do these guys want? Do they see how people are suffering because of their selfish and boring tactics?

Just a few days ago, a council inaugurated and initiated no so long ago by Nelson Mandela, called "The Elders" comprised of Kofi Annan (former U-N chief), Graca Machel (wife of Nelson Mandela) and Jimmy Carter (former U-S president), decided to visit Zimbabwe to highlight the humanitarian crisis facing that country, but they were refused entry. Reasons given where that, their presence, will boost an opposition party, MDC.

As we speak, Zimbabwe is faced with an outbreak of Cholera and starvation. "The Elders mission was to simply asses the plight of the people and get in the much needed help. Their visit was one for humanitarian reasons not politics. The Zimbabwean government couldn't agree while its doing nothing to avert a catastrophic situation. What I fail to understand is how, the presence of "The Elders council", would have boosted MDC.

The Zimbabwean government is being too analytical and anxiety seems to cloud over the whole administration, consequently affecting the well-being of it's own people. I am beginning to doubt the viability of this power sharing deal. Will it work at all, if the well-being of the masses is not taken seriously. People, in likes of Kofi Annan and Jimmy Carter hold reputable standing in the world, and their involvement would have brought in the much needed help in Zimbabwe particularly to its populace. I couldn't agree more with Graca Machel when she said, it seems the Zimbabwean leadership has no interest of the people at heart. What a shame!!

Peace settlement urgently needed in the DRC

I have no idea about the root cause of the recent resumption of chaos in the form of war in the DRC, but I believe it has derailed the stability of the SADC region amid the fracas and tug of war in Zimbabwe (both sides wanting more power).

At the end of the day, innocent people are the one feeling the music and this is the problem with African leaders, because they feel nothing for the people when they feel their power is threatened. They will stop at nothing in their quest. I have heard a number of reasons why renegade leader Laurent Nkunda is fighting the government in the DRC. One of them, the Tutsi and Hutu issue, but I know all this boils down to power and the control of vast mineral resources in the central African country.

we need change in Africa, we don't need war upon war and conflict upon conflict. We need leaders who put the interest of people first, for they are where they are because of people. I hope the situation is resolved speedily, for we saw hope in the DRC after the end of the previous war and elections that saw the inuagration of President Joseph Kabila. Like Barack Obama campaign slogan, "Yes we can".

Farewell "Mamma Africa" (Obituary)

Singer Miriam Makeba  Photo: Wikipedia

She died just how she wanted to -- singing on stage for a good cause. And her songs wafted out of taxis and radios, as fellow Africans struggled with their grief at her passing.

Miriam Makeba, the "Mama Africa" whose sultry voice gave South Africans hope when the country was gripped by apartheid, died early Monday of a heart attack after collapsing on stage in Italy. She was 76.

In her dazzling career, Makeba performed with musical legends from around the world -- jazz maestros Nina Simone and Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Belafonte, Paul Simon -- and sang for world leaders such as John F. Kennedy and Nelson Mandela. Her distinctive style, which combined jazz, folk and South African township rhythms, managed to get her banned from South Africa for more than 30 years.

"Her haunting melodies gave voice to the pain of exile and dislocation which she felt for 31 long years. At the same time, her music inspired a powerful sense of hope in all of us," Mandela said in a statement.

He said it was "fitting" that her last moments were spent on stage -- singing at a concert in solidarity with six immigrants from Ghana who were shot to death in September in the town. Makeba collapsed after singing one of her most famous hits "Pata Pata," her family said.

Courtesy of http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/387214_obitmakeba11.html

Michael Crichton is no more! (Obituary)

Novelist Michael Crichton  Photo: Wikipedia

John Michael Crichton,(October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) was an American author, film producer, film director, medical doctor, and television producer best known for his science fiction and techno-thriller novels, films, and television programs. His books have sold over 150 million copies worldwide. His works were usually based on the action genre and heavily feature technology. Many of his future history novels have medical or scientific underpinnings, reflecting his medical training and science background. He was the author of The Andromeda Strain, Congo, Disclosure, Rising Sun, Timeline, State of Fear, Prey, and Next. He was also the creator of ER, but most famous for being the author of Jurassic Park, and its sequel The Lost World, both adapted into high grossing films and leading to the very successful franchise.

Michael Crichton died aged 66, due to cancer. Death has robbed the world one of it's greatest minds ever. R.I.P.

History remembers Obama!

History in the making - Barack Obama Photo: Wikipedia

History has been made in the world. Barack Obama, as widely predicted has finally taken the biggest task ever, leading the most powerful country in the world. I stood for Obama, tooth and nail and can only wish him well. He's faced with a daunting task though, for he finds himself in a world messed up by arrogant bastards who wouldn't listen to simple...1..2..3...advice on how to run the financial sector. Not only is he faced with that, but America's credibility, as mentioned in my previous posting, has waned thanks to Jnr George Bush. But as strong as he was, during his campaign and overcoming obstacles in this whole election stuff, I believe, the guy is unstoppable.

I wish to commend Sen.John McCain as well, for his humility and bravery by conceding defeat. It's not easy to accept that you've lost, but he was man enough to swallow his pride and even going as far as congratulating and wishing Obama well. He even calmed his supporters when they jeered statements made about Obama in McCain's address this morning. Democracy is at work and this is a major milestone for Africa as well. We await Obama when he's inaugurated on the 20th of January 2009. Big up!!!!