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The United States of America (USA) has <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/11/08/un-sanctions-not-only-to-blame-for-zims-economic-problems/">reiterated that sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe are not to blame</a> for the economic crisis in the southern African country.
In a statement issued on 25 October 2022 to coincide with the country’s Anti-sanctions commemorations, the U.S., through its embassy in Harare, said bad governance and maladministration were to blame for the collapse of the once vibrant economy.
The embassy cited cases of corruption reported by local and international media to support its argument. The embassy commented on its 2019 post which cited an article by Business Times which stated that 10 000 carats of diamonds had vanished. Commenting on the article, back then, the embassy said:
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Diamonds worth US$10 million would fund water treatment chemicals for Harare for 4 months that Zimbabweans desperately need. But they were shipped out of the country for “training purposes” &amp; never reached the intended destination. #ItsNotSanctions
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The embassy also cited an article by the News Hawks which stated that Zimbabwe was losing US$157 million to gold plunder and illicit financial flows every month.
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Sanctions play no role in currency volatility, regulatory instability, inflated government contracts, leakages from the extractive sector, counterproductive agricultural policies, and the list goes on. #ItsNotSanctions
</blockquote>
The US imposed sanctions targeting 144 individuals and companies. 141 of the sanctioned entities and individuals are listed in the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act passed by the US government.
Zimbabwe’s ambassador to Tanzanian <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Anselem_Sanyatwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe</a>, his wife Chido Machona and State Security minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Owen_Ncube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Owen Ncube</a> — were only added to the sanctions list in 2019. 
For its part, the Zimbabwean government argues that<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/uk-says-only-5-zimbabweans-1-entity-left-under-sanctions/"> sanctions have cost billions of dollars</a> saying entities and individuals on the sanctions lists are the main players controlling means of production in the country. Their performance, positive or negative, therefore, has a trickle down effect on members of the public.
<h2><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

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US Embassy Says Sanctions Play No Role In Currency Volatility, Leakages From Mining Sector

The United States (US) ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols has committed to assisting US investors interested in establishing companies in Zimbabwe after acknowledging the country’s huge untapped economic potential.
Speaking during the Post Reconstruction Trade Mission to Mozambique and Zimbabwe meeting held virtually Monday, Nichols said he will prioritise the promotion of American investment in Zimbabwe. He said:
<blockquote>I would like to note that promoting American businesses and their investments in Zimbabwe is a top priority for me and for our entire mission.
I believe that American businesses have more to offer to Zimbabwe and beyond.
I fully support your presence and we are here to assist you in whatever way we can in the US Embassy in Harare.</blockquote>
The virtual meeting was attended by business leaders and Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Washington DC, Tadeous Chifamba.
Nichols described Zimbabwe as a country with “incredible potential” endowed by “a wonderful educated, engaging English speaking workforce”. He said:
<blockquote>It has a tremendous climate with about 330 sunny days a year with potential for solar power, infrastructure investment in Zimbabwe. The mineral and mining extractive sector has a lot more that can be done in that sector.
With a fabulous climate, Zimbabwe is an agricultural powerhouse which saw the country being the region’s breadbasket in the past. There is hope that the country can return to that status.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Nichols admitted working in Zimbabwe has not been easy because of challenges such as a lack of transparency on corruption.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/us-embassy-pledge-to-bring-investors-to-zimbabwe/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

US Ambassador Pledges Support For Companies Investing In Zimbabwe

America’s 46th President Joseph Joe Biden is planning to promote the US Ambassador To Zimbabwe Ambassador Brian A Nichols by nominating him to be the Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, AP News reports.
If congress approves his nomination, Ambassador Nichols will become a top diplomat in Latin America and the Caribbean and the first African American to become the top diplomat for the Latin American region since Terence Todman in the 1970s according the publication.
A researcher specializing in Latin America for Chatham House Christopher Sabatini said if Nichols is appointed it will show the values ​​that the Biden administration promotes. Said Sabatini:
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This is a man who spoke truth to power. In the middle of the Trump administration, he posted a personal letter showing his solidarity and empathy with the Black Lives Matter protesters. Now he will lead our diplomacy towards Latin America, a region marked by marginalization, racism and division.
I think it’s a nice moment in American diplomacy, putting (Nichols) there right now. We are now beginning to see the values ​​that the Biden administration promotes and will uphold in the region. I think this is a brave and inspiring nomination
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Ambassador Nichols according to the publication has had a long carrer in Latin America:
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<ol>
<li class="Component-root-0-2-62 Component-p-0-2-53">He was an ambassador to Peru </li>
<li class="Component-root-0-2-62 Component-p-0-2-53">A consular officer at the beginning of his career. </li>
<li class="Component-root-0-2-62 Component-p-0-2-53">He was also the number two official at the Bogota embassy, ​​where the largest US diplomatic presence is deployed in the region. </li>
<li class="Component-root-0-2-62 Component-p-0-2-53">He has also worked in Mexico and El Salvador and in the office dedicated to the fight against drugs in the region.</li>
</ol>
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Ambassador Nichols has over the years denounced corruption and human rights abuses, an act that angered the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/07/27/the-us-ambassador-must-be-ashamed-of-himself-chinamasa-tears-into-ambassador-brian-nichols-calls-him-a-thug-and-threatens-to-expel-him/">Zanu PF adminstration to the point of threatening</a> to expell him and call him a thug.
Source: <a href="https://apnews.com/article/noticias-5c30154dd3c0e5c50a4f164430617162">AP News </a>

Joe Biden Planning To Promote American Ambassador To Zimbabwe Ambassador Nichols

<a href="https://twitter.com/zanupf_patriots/status/1350515583268384770">Zanu PF</a> has taken a jibe at US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ambassador Brian A Nichols and other “local and international” critics for what they called their “deafening” silence at the protest that occurred in the US Capitol Hill on 6 January 2021.
A statement released by Zanu PF Spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo said:
<blockquote>PRESS STATEMENT ON DEAFENING SILENCE BY THE “USUAL” CRITICS ON EMERGING GLOBAL ISSUES
The revolutionary party, ZANU PF, has observed and noted with keen interest the acquiescing reaction of the usual rabid commentators on the recent mayhem and chaos which engulfed the heart and soul of American democracy, the Capitol Hill. As is now in the public domain, hooligans nearly achieved the, intended insurrection by attempting to disrupt a constitutional process meant to pave way for the smooth transition to the inauguration of the 46″ American President-elect Joe Bitten.Despite the occurrence of these ugly scenes, the revolutionary Party takes this opportunity to wish President-elect Joe Bitten a fruitful term of office as we both attempt to pursue matters of mutual interest for our people.
The revolutionary party, ZANU PF, is however taken aback by the stony silence of the so-called impartial local and international commentators who usually masquerade as governance experts in such matters. One would have thought their usually excitable ire would have been cajoled into solos by condemning these grotesque acts of hooliganism and vandalism. Had it not been for the value of the USA security forces, the consequences could have been ghastly to contemplate.
One shudders to think what could have happened in the Third World if any contestant to a political office had failed to concede defeat as happened in the USA in the numerous elections which have been held to date. Further, one would have expected the normally outspoken USA Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Brian Nichols to lambast these anomalous events in his native country. Ambassador Nichols’s now open hypocrisy where he negatively postures actions by other sovereign states’ security forces as wayward in their attempt to bring normalcy and order in their jurisdiction deserves repudiation and scorn. We all expected him to at least, comment on the actions of these hooligans and vandals, and the subsequent interventions by that country’s security forces. the unsavory actions in the US. should serve as a lesson to the likes of Ambassador Nichols that the often lauded so-called lofty democratic credentials of his country are Just but a mere illusion that has been exposed for its fallacious nature and grave shortcomings. Suffice A say, all democratic models being pursued by different counties need continuous and consistent refinement.
At this juncture, it is critical that we remind Ambassador Nichols and his like-minded acolytes for the umpteenth time that it is a sacrosanct rule in diplomacy A always tread with utmost carefulness when commenting on sovereign issues regarding other countries.
Now that the ball of chaos is in Ambassador Nichols’ courtyard, rabidly thrusting eggs on his face. We await for his views. Even his local lackeys have been caught naked leading to an unusual graveyard silence.
Having pointed out those anomalies which we expect the usual detractors to self-introspect and take corrective action, the revolutionary Party, ZANU PF, wishes the American people and its President-elect Joe Biden success on his forthcoming term of office which begins after his inauguration on 20 January 2020.
In conclusion, given our existing cordial relations with the USA, we look forward to the new USA administration to remove the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.
Cde Ambassador Simon Khaya MOYO ZANU PF NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON</blockquote>
Last year Zanu PF attacked <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/07/27/the-us-ambassador-must-be-ashamed-of-himself-chinamasa-tears-into-ambassador-brian-nichols-calls-him-a-thug-and-threatens-to-expel-him/">Ambassador Nichols and called him a thug b</a>efore threatening to expel him from Zimbabwe.
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FULL TEXT: Why Is Ambassador Nichols And Local Critics Quiet On The Capitol Hill Incident -Zanu PF

The United States of American Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ambassador Brian Nichols has said the US would like to see a prosperous and democratic Zimbabwe and Washington is ready to assist Zimbabwe if President Mnangagwa implements the much-needed reforms, the Daily News reports.
While in an interview with the publication Ambassador Nichols said contrary to what some Zimbabweans might think:
<blockquote>The United States shares the desires of the people of Zimbabwe who want to see a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Zimbabwe that provides for its people and contributes to regional stability.
To realise these goals, we strongly believe it is important that government and non-governmental entities alike promote our shared values and work in areas of common concern.
Whenever we may differ on the best means of achieving these goals, we will seek to engage in a dialogue that is respectful and that seeks to uphold the universal values and rights that Zimbabweans fought so hard to gain 40 years ago.
This government campaigned on a platform of reform. Zimbabwe’s constitution enshrines many fundamental freedoms.
The government of Zimbabwe should enact and implement its promised political and economic reforms.In 2018, the government committed to implementing the recommendations of the Motlanthe Commission.
The Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act (ZDERA) of 2018 outlines the steps Zimbabwe needs to take to gain the support of the United States government for new lending through international financial institutions.</blockquote>
Ambassador Nichols also spoke about what the government of Zimbabwe can do in order to thaw the frosty relationships between Harare and Washington and said:
<blockquote>The key conditions the United States require Zimbabwe to satisfy remain the same the restoration of the rule of law, free and fair elections, equitable, legal and transparent land reform … military and national police subordinate to a civilian-led government.
If Zimbabwe were to fully align its laws to the 2013 Constitution and follow through on President Mnangagwa’s own promises of reform, it would meet these requirements,
In his meetings with the president (Mnangagwa) and Foreign Affairs minister (Sibusiso Moyo), assistant secretary Tibor Nagy emphasised the importance of implementing promised economic and political reforms to restore Zimbabwe’s international reputation, rebuild the economy and give voice to all Zimbabweans.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Both President Mnangagwa and Minister Moyo have indicated Zimbabwe’s commitment to these reforms, including holding security forces accountable for violent incidents in 2018 and 2019.
The Global Compensation Deed Agreement represents an important step forward in resolving Zimbabwe’s land tenure and agriculture problems.  However, we will need to see its implementation before we can evaluate it fully</blockquote>
Meanwhile, USAID <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/09/18/the-us-will-maintain-sanctions-against-zimbabwe-until-meaningful-reforms-are-put-in-place-usaid-country-director/">new country director Art Brown also said political and economic reforms had to be implemented for there to be engagement</a> between Zimbabwe and The US.
More: <a href="https://dailynews.co.zw/zimbabwe-can-rise-again-usa-nichols-tell-mnangagwa/">Daily News </a>

The US Would Want To See A Peaceful, Democratic And Prosperous Zimbabwe - Ambassador Nichols

The President’s press Secretary George Charamba has said the American Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Brian Nichols by speaking to eNCA and reiterating that SADC should intervene and stop the government of Zimbabwe from descending on people opposing the government creates a basis for Zimbabwe to expel him, The Standard reports.
Responding to Ambassador Nichols’ statement, Charamba reportedly said:
<blockquote>Why would you have an ambassador accredited to Zimbabwe featuring on a station when there is a sitting American ambassador to discuss a country hosting him in another country?
Does it make diplomatic sense to you? Actually somewhere it is a basis to expel him. You give your letters of credence to President Mnangagwa and you go and discuss the host country in South Africa where there is another ambassador?
“Does it make diplomatic sense? It is very provocative actually. How does it arise that a person, who delivers letters of credence to Zimbabwe communicates with Zimbabwe over a foreign media, how does that happen? Why are you here then? Why do we need you here at all?</blockquote>
While on eNCA, Ambassador Nichols spoke about the issues bedevilling the country like human rights abuses, inflation, drought and food insecurity which further contradicts the narrative the government is trying to sell the international community that there is no crisis in Zimbabwe.
The government has been attacking and or responding to anyone who opposes their narrative that there is no crisis in Zimbabwe. The ruling party in July also threatened to expel the American Ambassador and called him a thug
More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2020/09/06/zim-threatens-to-expel-us-envoy/">The Standard </a>

Ambassador Nichols Has Created A Basis To “Expel Himself” - Charamba

Golden Guvamatanga writing for The Patriot has penned the following piece in response to American Ambassador To Zimbabwe Ambassador Brian Nichols’ interview with <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/08/24/sadc-should-address-zimbabwes-human-rights-abuses-ambassador-nichols-speaks-for-the-first-time-after-being-called-a-thug/">South Africa’s Times Live In which the latter urged SADC to look into the Zimbabwean crisis. </a>
The article also said American Ambassador could not preach about human rights abuses because if he works for the American Government he has blood of innocent people on his hands because African Americans are being slaughtered in America.
Guvamatanga opined:
<blockquote>There is little surprise that the only words that US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols has spoken since ZANU PF acting spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa warned him against behaving like a thug last month, have been to accost SADC to be ‘assertive’ when it comes to ‘dealing’ with Harare.
His silence on the brutal shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake on Sunday has become all too familiar; the US does not respect human rights.
Ironically it was on the same day that Nichols told TimesLIVE SA that SADC had to be ‘assertive’ in resolving what he said was were ‘excesses’ that were happening in Zimbabwe in terms of human rights that Blake was callously shot.
While he was lecturing SADC on what to do with regards to Zimbabwe, real violations of human rights were taking place in the US.
“This is an opportunity for the institution (SADC) to stand up to the excesses that are taking place here in terms of human rights abuses. And this is an opportunity for SADC to promote a more prosperous region,” said Nichols.
Really.
As expected there was nothing on the unfortunate Blake, who on Sunday became the latest victim of the US’ security forces brutality.
Blake was shot seven times in front of his three young children while trying to break up a fight between two women in Kenosha, Wisconsin a town near Chicago, his lawyer Benjamin Crump told the media.
“Raysean White was across the street and said he heard two women arguing when Blake arrived. He said he doesn’t know what started the altercation,” the CNN reported on Tuesday.
White was filming the incident when Blake walked away, toward the driver’s side of his car, and opened the door. In video that’s now been seen millions of times more than 9 million views from Crump’s Twitter feed alone police are seen closely following Blake and shooting him seven times in the back as he leans into the car.
There are fears that Blake could be paralysed as a result of the brutal shooting, which came three months after the savage murder of George Floyd.
Patrick Salvi, another lawyer hired by the Blake family said Jacob had ‘holes in his stomach and had had much of his intestine removed, as well as suffering liver and kidney damage’.
“I don’t want your pity, I want change,” Blake’s older sister, Letetra Widman told a press conference on Tuesday.
Sadly, that change will never come as long as we have people like Nichols, who cannot speak against the excesses in their land against fellow black people.
Is he not among the so-called people of influence?
That change will never come as long the US continues to suffocate the world through its blatant disregard of other people’s rights.
And they are not relenting on their project to control the world.
This bizarre attempt to waylay a SADC that has already stood up against gross human rights violations of the people of Zimbabwe through the US’ illegal economic sanctions was not only arrogant but utterly delusional.
Equally compelling is the fact that the US and the West are trying to stop other countries in SADC and indeed the rest of the world from embarking on empowerment initiatives such as the Land Reform and Resettlement Programme.
The threats by the US are now ringing deafeningly hollow as Namibia and South Africa have begun to take steps towards land redistribution in their respective countries.
This is why it is important to unravel SADC’s stance towards the much maligned US sanctions.
During its 39th Heads of State and Government Summit that was held in Dar es Salaam in August 2019, SADC resolved to mobilise against the Western sponsored sanctions, saying their effects were being felt across the region.
SADC took a bold move by declaring October 25 as the anti-sanctions day, where the region would collectively call for the unconditional removal of the widely discredited embargo.
In a communique that was read out by SADC Executive Secretary Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax, the region resolved to unite to fight the sanctions.
“Summit noted the adverse impact on the economy of Zimbabwe and the region at large of prolonged economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe and expressed solidarity with Zimbabwe, and called for the immediate lifting of sanctions to facilitate socio-economic recovery in the country,” said Dr Tax.
“Summit declared the 25 October as the date on which SADC member states can collectively voice their disapproval of the sanctions through various activities and platforms until the sanctions are lifted.”
But that did little to quench the US’ desire for the maintenance of the embargo as its embassy in Botswana launched a counter programme to mobilise SADC to support the sanctions.
In January 2020, the US Embassy in Botswana claimed that Uncle Sam’s envoy, Ambassador Craig Cloud and Dr Tax had discussed that economic sanctions and corruption, not sanctions, had destroyed Zimbabwe.
But Dr Tax denied that assertion.
“This was not part of what was discussed. (It) might be the position of the Embassy, but definitely not SADC’s position,” said Dr Tax.
This explains why there is malice in Nichols’ latest attempt to cajole SADC to his country’s inane politics.
The US is angry that its people, the trio of Job Sikhala, Jacob Ngarivhume and Hopewell Chin’ono are behind bars on charges of attempting to subvert Government.
These people were paid, coached and told how to cause anarchy by the US.
We await Nichols’ response to that matter.
The regional bloc will ignore Nichols’ calls for a so-called NTA, which every Zimbabwean knows is a US funded initiative to weaken winners of the July 31 2020 elections, ZANU PF.
This country already has a functioning Government in place and it cannot and will not be replaced by any creature outside elections.
Let us hear Nichols’ speak:
“That is something that we have supported for the last couple of years. Several civic society organisations are advocating for that solution. How that dialogue progresses and what agreements come out of it, will depend on the people of Zimbabwe. It will depend on all the political, economic and social actors and religious communities coming together and having a conversation centred around how we deal with the challenges of the economic crisis, how do we deal with corruption, as well as health-care issues, and how do we come up with a living wage.”
Zimbabwe is on the right path and no amount of interference will dilute that pervasive fact.
Instead Mr Nichols must add his voice to calls to stop the slaughter of African Americans.
How that is not a violation of human rights is a wonder. It is scary to walk the streets of America if you are Black, in the 21st century.
Can Nichols preach about human rights?
Please Mr Ambassador stop grandstanding, if you work for the American government you have blood of innocents on your hands.</blockquote>
The ruling party last month attacked Ambassador Nichols and called him a thug before threatening to expel him.
Source: <a href="https://www.thepatriot.co.zw/top-news/charity-begins-at-home-mr-ambassador/">The Patriot </a>

OPINION: Charity Begins At Home Mr Ambassador - The Patriot To Ambassador Nichols

US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ambassador Brian A Nichols for the first time since he was called a thug by Patrick Chinamasa at a press conference, spoke about the human rights issues bedevilling the country that has seen law enforcement agents arresting, abducting and torturing people on different occasions.
Speaking to South Africa’s Times Live, Ambassador Nichols said there was widespread concern  about Zimbabwe’s future Zimbabwe’s legitimate friends are deeply worried:
<blockquote>This is an opportunity for the institution (SADC) to stand up to the excesses that are taking place here in terms of human rights abuses. And this is an opportunity for SADC to promote a more prosperous region The step SA has taken in sending its special envoys here is very positive. The statement from the AU was a very positive step. All those people of goodwill will come together to support Zimbabwe at this difficult moment. There’s widespread concern about where Zimbabwe is headed and people who are legitimate friends of Zimbabwe are deeply worried
We have had a couple of high-level meetings with President Mnangagwa. From Washington, secretary of state for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy has met with President Mnangagwa twice once on the margins of the UN General Assembly in 2018, and then last year at the African CEO Summit in Maputo. At that time we talked about our desire to have a stronger relationship. But that depended on this government pursuing strong and irreversible reforms and, unfortunately, we are waiting for many of those reforms still to take place,</blockquote>
On Zimbabwe’s leading political parties engaging in a dialogue that could be the first step to resolving the country’s political impasse, Ambassador Nichols said:
<blockquote>That is something that we have supported for the last couple of years. Several civic society organisations are advocating for that solution. How that dialogue progresses and what agreements come out of it, will depend on the people of Zimbabwe. It will depend on all the political, economic and social actors and religious communities coming together and having a conversation centred around how we deal with the challenges of the economic crisis, how do we deal with corruption, as well as health-care issues, and how do we come up with a living wage.</blockquote>
Harare has however remained adamant in insisting that there is no crisis in Zimbabwe despite opposition parties being hunted and being arrested for exercising their democratic right.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/there-is-widespread-concern-as-to-where-zimbabwe-is-headed-ambassador-nichols/">New Zimbabwe</a>

SADC Should Address Zimbabwe's Human Rights Abuses - Ambassador Nichols Speaks For The First Time After Being Called A Thug

US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amabsaddor Brian Nichols has praised local film Shaina which was set to premier on ZBC TV yesterday 21 August 2020, New Zimbabwe reports.
The film which had most of Zimbabwe’s renowned actors like Jesesi Mungoshi, Leroy Gopal, Edmore Sandifolo, Marian Kunonga, and Charmaine Mujeri was funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of the media initiative to empower young women and adolescent girls in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Speaking about the film that tells the story of a group of friends who encounter life-changing obstacles that mirror the day-to-day challenges faced by many Zimbabwean young women, Ambassador Nichols said;
<blockquote>Shaina draws attention to the obstacles and violence young girls sadly shoulder every day as they seek to fulfil their dreams. At the same time, it celebrates the innovative nature of young Zimbabweans, even in the face of this challenging environment. This film truly has it all. Quite simply, this is a film everyone needs to see</blockquote>
Shaina will be rebroadcasted on ZTV on August 23 at 10PM.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/us-embassy-praises-zimbabwe-film-production-shaina/">New Zimbabwe </a>

This Film Truly Has It All - Ambassador Brian Nichols Praises Local Film Shaina

Assistant Secretary for U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, Tibo Nagy has revealed that the US government has summoned the Zimbabwean Ambassador to the United States to explain Zanu PF spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa’s press conference in which <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/07/27/the-us-ambassador-must-be-ashamed-of-himself-chinamasa-tears-into-ambassador-brian-nichols-calls-him-a-thug-and-threatens-to-expel-him/">he labelled AMbassador Brian Nichols a thug before threatening to expel him. </a>
Calling Chinamasa’s comments deeply offensive, Mr Nagy used his official Twitter handle and said:
<blockquote>Comments from <a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZANUPF?src=hashtag_click" role="link">#ZANUPF</a> – while sadly not surprising – are deeply offensive. We have summoned the Ambassador of Zimbabwe to explain</blockquote>
Zanu PF and the government are yet to respond to Secretary Nagy. Patrick Chinamasa has been trending on Twitter since his infamous press conference in which he also urged <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/07/27/zanu-pf-members-get-ready-to-defend-yourself-in-case-law-enforcement-agents-are-not-close-by-chinamasa-to-zanu-pf-members/">Zanu PF people to defend themselves from protestors yesterday. </a>
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/AsstSecStateAF/status/1288099876769869825">Twitter </a>

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