Here’s a summary of what Gambakwe says:
- The Protest: Blessed Gaza has issued a call for a “1 Million Men March” to take place on October 17, 2025, at Robert Mugabe Square, starting at 8:00 AM [03:00]. The march is against state capture and corruption [03:00].
- Gaza’s Letter/Manifesto: Gambakwe reads from a letter/manifesto by Blessed Gaza that outlines the reasons for the protest and the demands.
- Reasons: The letter states that the wealth of Zimbabwe has been systematically looted by a “criminal cartel known as Srian,” stealing over $7 billion, leading to inadequate hospitals, schools, roads, and widespread poverty, while a few live in luxury [04:25]. The leadership is accused of being incapacitated or unwilling to act, with silence from the top being a betrayal [05:08].
- Demands: The demands include:
- Immediate, unconditional arrest and prosecution of “Uganda and all their accomplices” for grand corruption and state capture [06:22].
- Accountability and transparency from public office bearers, with a full independent audit of public funds and natural resource contracts [06:40].
- Restoration of the rule of law, applied equally to all citizens [06:51].
- Protection from security forces, urging the armed forces and police to protect the people, not the corrupt [07:00].
- Clarifications by Gambakwe: Gambakwe points out that Gaza is calling for an audit of public funds and natural resource contracts, but not a lifestyle audit [07:35]. He also notes that Gaza is appealing to security forces for protection, rather than stating people are protected if they go out [08:03].
- Potential Repercussions and Fight Back: Gambakwe believes that arrests will be made based on a dossier released the previous week [03:35]. He anticipates a “fight back” from Zanopf, including an information blackout and attacks on Chuena, who they allegedly believe will become interim president if Mangaba is removed [10:52]. He also expects Timberwa to release information to reduce momentum [11:46]. Gambakwe suggests that within a few days, there will be attempts to arrest Gaza and a crackdown inside Zimbabwe [12:37].
- Gambakwe’s Concerns: While acknowledging the powerful manifesto, Gambakwe expresses uncertainty and worry about who will take over if Mangaba is removed and whether stability will be maintained [17:51]. He highlights the significance of this event, stating that Zimbabwe will “never be the same again” [18:57].
Gambakwe is providing an urgent update and analysis of a developing political situation in Zimbabwe, focusing on the upcoming protest and its potential ramifications.
