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Mugabe's plans seem to involve using Tsvangirai to unlock those ZANU-PF financial resources that are currently blocked by Western powers. It is these resources that will finance his campaign for the next election. Mugabe also hopes to get credit for any economic progress that comes with aid.
It must not be forgotten that Mugabe lost the parliamentary election in March 2008 and then proceeded to use violence to get himself re-elected as President. He has forced the opposition to recognize him as President and to enter into a deal that preserves his power. This modus operandi...
TIME: When will the transition be complete? Tsvangirai: The agreement does not mention when an election will be held. We left it out deliberately because our elections are characterized by violence. If you have set a date, you will have a situation of election mode from day one. A constitutional...
TIME: How much of your success depends on how Zanu can change itself? Tsvangirai: I don't think Zanu has ever transformed itself. It was a liberation movement based on a military-political power structure, and it just moved straight into government. There was no distinction between the party that...
TIME: How is your personal relationship with Mugabe? Tsvangirai: It's been a difficult adjustment. I can't hide from the fact that the animosity between us is legendary. We have begun to have some personal chemistry. We are business-like. We are respectful even if we disagree. I am...