I would like to thank you for publishing our statements and background about Breaking The Wall of Silence. I am sure that you add value and have expanded our hand of information disemination throughout africa and the world. BWS will continue to inform and will send articles as they come to Pambazuka News. Thank you.

As for the Zimbabwean crisis, which is not Zimbabweas' alone but affects us all, I wouldnt agree more with Mary (Ndlovu) on her analysis of what Zimbabwe may look like after the elections. My take on Zimbabwe is that our leadership in SADC and in Africa has failed Zimbabwe. Our leaders seemingly have no intention to live up to the standards they set for themselves. Unfortunately there are no mechanisms in place to hold the misbehaving governments accountable.

Time is up for SADC and African leadership, there will be no rescue mission from our leaders for Zimbabwe. It is also evident that Zimbabweans alone cannot help themselves out of the misery. It is a challenge for citizens of Africa to help their brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe. To give them refuge in my opinion is not enough, Zimbabweans have to live in their country and deserve a better life. Solidarity alone is not enough, civil society has a role to play and I appreciate the efforts thus far. We need to encourage our governments to talk to President Mugabe, we need to confront our governments on their role and position on the Zimbabwe crisis. We need to protest visits of the Zimbabwean government to our countries, we cannot receive Mugabe on a red carpet and claim to be in solidarity with Zimbabweans. Thank you.