Home
Post-Independence Geopolitics 2 of 2
- Details
- Written by: AI Sourced Report GROK3
- Category: History of Independence
- Hits: 613
A HIGH-GRADE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS REPORT:
BRITISH INTELLIGENCE, ZANU-PF, AND ZIMBABWE'S POST-INDEPENDENCE GEOPOLITICS. {GROK3}
IntroductionThe decolonization of Zimbabwe and the subsequent political trajectory of ZANU-PF were not mere coincidences of history but rather the outcome of a meticulously executed geopolitical strategy. The role of British intelligence, specifically MI6, in orchestrating the political dominance of ZANU-PF while systematically neutralizing Soviet-backed ZAPU and ZIPRA forces is well documented through historical records, declassified intelligence reports, and firsthand accounts from key players in Zimbabwe's post-independence landscape. This report aims to dissect the intricate involvement of MI6 in shaping Zimbabwe's political framework following its independence in 1980, with a particular focus on the consolidation of ZANU-PF's power and the broader geopolitical implications in the Southern African region. By analyzing historical events, intelligence operations, and their outcomes, this report seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how British interests influenced Zimbabwe's trajectory and why this influence continues to reverberate in contemporary geopolitics.
2. Historical Context: The Pre-Independence Struggle and External Influences
Zimbabwe’s path to independence was marked by a fierce liberation struggle pitting two primary nationalist movements against the white minority Rhodesian government led by Ian Smith. The Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU), led by Robert Mugabe, and the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), under Joshua Nkomo, emerged as the dominant forces. ZANU, with its military wing, the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA), drew significant support from China, while ZAPU and its Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) were backed by the Soviet Union. This Cold War proxy dynamic positioned Zimbabwe as a battleground for superpower influence.
Britain, as the former colonial power, retained a vested interest in ensuring a stable postcolonial government that aligned with Western interests rather than falling into the Soviet sphere. The Lancaster House Agreement of 1979, which paved the way for Zimbabwe’s independence, was a critical juncture where British diplomacy—and by extension, MI6—played a pivotal role. The agreement, brokered in London, ensured a ceasefire, elections, and a transition to majority rule, but it also laid the groundwork for British influence over the emerging political order.
3. MI6’s Strategic Role in ZANU-PF’s Ascendancy
3.1 Orchestrating the 1980 Elections
The 1980 elections, which saw ZANU-PF secure a landslide victory, were not merely a democratic exercise but a carefully managed operation with British fingerprints. MI6, leveraging its extensive network from the colonial era, including the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO)—originally established under Rhodesian Prime Minister Winston Field in 1963—worked to tilt the scales in favor of Mugabe’s ZANU-PF. Historical accounts suggest that British intelligence provided logistical support, intelligence on ZAPU’s movements, and subtle propaganda to bolster ZANU’s image as the more unifying and capable force.
Post-Independence Geopolitics 1 of 2
- Details
- Written by: AI Sourced Report DeepSeek
- Category: History of Independence
- Hits: 543
A HIGH-GRADE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS REPORT:
BRITISH INTELLIGENCE, ZANU-PF, AND ZIMBABWE'S POST-INDEPENDENCE GEOPOLITICS {DeepSeek}
1. Introduction
The decolonization of Zimbabwe and the subsequent political trajectory of ZANU-PF were not mere coincidences of history but rather the outcome of a meticulously executed geopolitical strategy. The role of British intelligence, specifically MI6, in orchestrating the political dominance of ZANU-PF while systematically neutralizing Soviet-backed ZAPU and ZIPRA forces is well documented through historical records, declassified intelligence reports, and the memoirs of key intelligence operatives such as Ken Flower. This report provides an incisive examination of the covert operations, diplomatic maneuvers, and intelligence mechanisms that shaped Zimbabwe’s post-independence governance in favor of Western strategic interests.
2. The Cold War Context: British and Western Strategic Interests in Zimbabwe
Following the Second World War, Britain, the United States, and their Western allies sought to prevent Soviet-aligned regimes from gaining political control in strategic African territories. Zimbabwe, a former British colony rich in minerals and agricultural potential, was an area of critical geopolitical importance. The Soviet Union’s sponsorship of ZAPU/ZIPRA under Joshua Nkomo posed a direct threat to Western investments and the influence of former colonial powers.
The refusal of Zimbabwe’s government to permit the USSR to establish an embassy until 1987, nearly seven years after independence, is a clear indicator of an orchestrated effort to sideline Soviet influence. This calculated delay raises significant questions regarding the real nature of Zimbabwe’s purported Marxist-Leninist stance under Mugabe’s leadership.
3. The Role of British Intelligence (MI6) in ZANU-PF's Political Dominance
3.1 Ken Flower and the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO)
Ken Flower, a British-born intelligence officer and head of Rhodesia’s Central Intelligence Organization (CIO), remained a central figure in Zimbabwe’s security architecture even after 1980. His continued tenure post-independence is evidence of the deep-seated British influence in the new Zimbabwean state. Flower’s memoir, *Serving Secretly: An Intelligence Chief on Record, Rhodesia into Zimbabwe 1964-1981*, provides compelling evidence of his liaison with MI6 and the CIA, as well as the extent to which British intelligence continued to shape Zimbabwe’s internal affairs after official independence.
The failure of Mugabe’s government to purge the CIO of British-aligned operatives further substantiates the claim that ZANU-PF’s victory was not merely a result of battlefield success but a calculated outcome influenced by Western intelligence operations.
Chief Ndiweni's Message
- Details
- Written by: Chief F Ndiweni
- Category: Chief Ndiweni's Diary
- Hits: 703
This is a recording by Chief Felix NhlaNhlaYamangwe Ndiweni on the 18th of February 2025.
The recording is with respect to the petition that will be handed in to 10 Downing Street on the 20th of February 2025. This petition is touching on the matter of the possibility of ED Mnangagwa extending his term of office to 2030. Throughout the recording, I will be making reference to the ZANU-PF Administration.
This is in respect to the fact that the ZANU-PF Administration did not get the electoral mandate from the people of Zimbabwe to form a government. So it is in error, we cannot refer to them as the government of Zimbabwe. All we can do is refer to them as the ZANU-PF Administration because they did not achieve the electoral mandate to form a government.
"To the matter of ED Mnangagwa extending his term of office post 2030."
This is greatly, greatly concerning on many fronts. But to put it in a nutshell, there is nothing new that actually that would do for Zimbabwe. When I say new, I am referring to new as in positive or developmental that could be brought in for the nation state.
All that we can expect is the same of what we have in currently and indeed a lot worse.
Before going into depth about the possibility of this extension across the African continent we have seen many leaders who have remained in office for many years indeed. And even though they have remained in office for many years indeed against the will of their own people, they have not been able to achieve a great deal for those people nor indeed for those nations.
In fact, the reverse, the converse has happened whereby those nations have suffered even more at the hands of these leaders that have been in office for many decades. And from the Cape to Cairo, we have many, many examples of this. And so it is greatly concerning that even in today in Zimbabwe 2025, there are people
who think it is a good idea for an individual to be in office a long time.
There is concern in greatly. We can look at the example of Syria under Bashir al-Assad who was recently removed. He was in office for 24 years, he came to office in 2000 and whilst in office he committed many, many atrocities, culminating in the Syrian war which we have all seen whereby he was supported by the Russian administration under Vladimir Putin for many years, for a number of years. And yet when the takeover occurred, we were amazed to see that here is this huge force
Electoral Reforms a Vital Condition
- Details
- Written by: Charles Kanyimo with added AI references
- Category: ZEXIT
- Hits: 712
Electoral Reforms: Zimbabwe Opposition’s Urgent Priority
With the ruling ZANU PF party embroiled in internal factional battles, the political scene in Zimbabwe is approaching interesting times. Unfortunately, the opposition is focused on the fallout within ZANU PF while the most urgent issue—electoral reform—is being sidelined. Without fundamental changes to the electoral system, the next election is likely to be another manipulated process that keeps ZANU PF in power against the will of the people, whether it’s Mnangagwa or Chiwenga at the helm.
The 2023 elections once again exposed how the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) operate as an extension of ZANU PF rather than an independent election body. The opposition lost largely because of a compromised voters’ roll, which was never properly audited, making it easy for ghost voters and irregular registrations to benefit the ruling party. Gerrymandering also played a role, with constituency boundaries altered to favor ZANU PF.
State-sponsored voter intimidation was another major factor. The presence of FAZ (Forever Associates Zimbabwe), a ZANU PF-linked group that effectively acted as an extension of the intelligence services, created a climate of fear at polling stations. Many rural voters were subjected to assisted voting, where they were pressured into casting ballots for the ruling party. Reports of ballot stuffing and vote tampering were ignored by ZEC, which refused to act on any complaints raised by the opposition.
Despite overwhelming evidence of a rigged process, ZEC declared the elections free and fair, reinforcing the reality that it is not a neutral institution. The opposition must stop treating ZEC as a legitimate electoral body and instead demand its complete disbandment. There is no point in participating in elections run by an institution that is designed to keep ZANU PF in power.
For decades, ZANU PF has blocked meaningful electoral reforms because they know that a free and fair election would likely result in their removal from power. They have refused to allow independent audits of the voters’ roll, manipulated electoral laws to ensure ZEC remains under government control, and used state institutions like the police and judiciary to suppress opposition campaigns and protests. ZANU PF party has also relied on intimidation and violence to discourage voter participation, particularly in rural areas where they enforce their control through traditional leaders.
Their resistance to reform is an admission that they cannot win a democratic election without rigging. This is why the opposition must stop getting distracted by ZANU PF’s internal conflicts and instead focus on mobilizing for electoral reforms. The real fight is not about who takes over within ZANU PF—it is about ensuring that the electoral system no longer allows them to manipulate elections.
ZANU PF has been pushing for Zimbabwe’s re-admission into the Commonwealth, hoping to regain unlikely international legitimacy. However, the Commonwealth must not grant Zimbabwe this privilege without concrete electoral reforms. Re-admitting Zimbabwe without fixing its deeply flawed electoral system would be a betrayal of democratic values.
Diaspora Opinions on 2030
- Details
- Written by: Various writers
- Category: ZEXIT
- Hits: 2703
UPDATE 21st February 2025
A few of the activists in the UK from ROHR, ZHRO, CCC, ZAPU and others are letting their views be known to the wider community. #NoED2030 is creating havoc within the active Diaspora. This is the first 3 that we will publish, we expect more will want their voices heard. In addition these comments will be repeated within the petition we will present to the UK PM and FCDO on 20th February 2025 at 14:00 Please support us. See other articles HERE and HERE plus our article on Mismanagement HERE
14th February 2025: Today, Valentines Day we learn that Ms Shamiso Moyo has been put into detention - as of last night. We are in communication by text/e-mail with her daughter, with onward delivery of the ZHRO support document to her Lawyers. We wish her luck with this and her 64th birthday in June this year. Her thoughts have been added below from a communication we received on 1st Feb 2025 - which were going to go into our Petition on the 20th February 2025 - on which Shamiso has been "approved" by the Police Diplomatic Unit!
ZANU-PF scheming
Zanupf believe that they are wiser than all Zimbabweans; They are the greatest scammers in Zimbabwe.
In 1985 they butchered the Ndebeles during the Gukurahundi era in Midlands and Matabeleland and blamed it on Nkomo; which was a lie orchestrated by ED Mnangagwa. In 2000 zanupf butchered the white farmers ruthlessly and blamed it on land reform only for them to grab productive farms and loot billions worth of property and livestock. In 2013 when Mugabe lost the election ED turned the will of the people down and forced Mugabe back into office to protect their loot. In 2017 when they realised that Mugabe was old and weak they mobilised the whole country and the army to overthrow Mugabe through a coup de tat. All this was ED’s plan and instruction From 2017 Zimbabwe’s economy has continued to nose dive while the zanupf top brace have continued looting unabated. Rule of law is non existent.
Nepotism is the order of the day; Human rights have been abandoned; The police, the army and the judiciary have become partisan; Recruitment for these arms of government have all become partisan; Freedom of speech has been removed; Opposition is not allowed to gather; Abductions and murder of those speaking truth to power have increased; Zimbabwe under Mnangagwa is a banana republic; Zimbabwe is now a Mnangagwa dynasty!
The infights within zanupf is just disguise to confuse the public zanupf wants to remain in power to protect their loot. The 2030 agenda has to be resisted with every force. Zanupf must go in total
Written by Shamiso Moyo {1st February 2025}
'Constitutionalism' vs Truthfulness
It was "reassuring" to hear ED telling newspaper editors that he was a constitutionalist and would therefore serve no more than 2 terms, as enshrined in the constitution of Zimbabwe. But I am very sceptical about politicians; Zanu PF politicians in particular.
These remarks may have been said to 'ward off' the pressure from War Veterans led by Cde Bombshell, I am therefore not convinced that ED will stick to his words. The mere fact that he's allowing the likes of Daniel Garwe, Kazembe Kazembe, Ziyambi Ziyambi to continue going about telling people that they will work flat out to make sure that ED stays beyond 2028 makes me question his sincerity.
He has the power to tell the MPs to desist from bombarding people with or forcing people to shout slogans such "2030 anenge aripo" - I have always wondered why Zanu PF politicians never address or engage people on developmental issues. Each time you hear them speak it's all about succession issues, - I submit that until ED puts it on paper that he will not go beyond 2028, we should continue putting the pressure to make sure this won't happen!
Written By Petty Ziramba
No to 2030
With the ongoing madness of the "2030 anenge achipo" mantra which has taken more time which was supposed to be used on how to develop the country they have ruined for more than 44 years. This has seen youths being reduced to baggers of the so called "mbingas" who have been divulging in their future.
The looters have been on the forefront of forcing the incompetent Mnangagwa to remain on power as they want to extend their already overstretched hands in the financial coffers, leading to the financial Ministry relying on drip situation, having to pay Civil Servants with money being collected from the toll gates, instead of that money doing its intended jobs of rebuilding the roads.
The situation is dire to the extent of people having blackouts for more than 18 hours a day, no clean water, no paracetamol in the hospitals and this has resulted in people having to rely on the old age methods of traditional medicine.
With all this that has been happening l stand in solidarity with everyone out there who is against this unconstitutional move which is about to be made at the ‘expense’ of Zimbabwean. This has always been the way of the regime manipulating the constitution into fake referendums with the fake ZEC and this has made Zimbabwe ‘bleed’ for years, it’s time to make the wrongs right.
#NO TO 2030 Written by Greatman Makipa
Page 5 of 16