Former Financial Gazette and Daily News writer Sydney Masamvu became one of the most sought after political analysts on Zimbabwe when he joined the International Crisis Group and then the Institute for Democracy in Africa. He was not only adept at getting information but was also cross-trading that information with top officials of the South African government and the United States embassies in Harare and Pretoria. Here is a complete list of his shenanigans.
39-SA refuses to bow down to pressure to force Mugabe to step down
38-Zuma asks how West can expect cooperation from Mugabe when they are so critical of him
37-Tsvangirai wanted to be President with Mugabe as Prime Minister- Wikileaks
36-Political tug-of-war- Mugabe versus Tsvangirai
35-UN envoy wanted GNU without Mugabe
34-Bennett says Masiyiwa is a control freak
33-Tsvangirai listed “dealbreakers” to participate in run-off
32-Diplomats question Tsvangirai’s ability to deliver
31-Masamvu said Mugabe would hand over to Mnangagwa in six months
30-MDC broke after 2008 elections
29-South Africa interested in stability in Zimbabwe not democracy
28-Dabengwa was confident Mugabe could be defeated
27-Norway funded Masamvu and company to observe 2008 elections
26-No one gave the MDC a chance in 2008
25-Mbeki gave Mugabe three options before 2008 elections
24-Masamvu says Zuma expected to be more robust on Mugabe
23-MDC pressured into signing constitutional amendment
22-Masamvu sceptical about constitutional amendments
21-Trevor Ncube thoroughly disgusted with MDC
20-Botswana wanted to “take the gloves off” with Mugabe
19-Richard Branson funded elders to talk Mugabe out of power
18-Mugabe tried to put Mujuru under surveillance but CIO refused
17-Tsvangirai says everything is in short supply in Zimbabwe except misery
16-Masamvu passes MDC document to US officials
14-Mbeki wanted Mugabe out before he left office
13-Getting Bob out first step to change in Zimbabwe
12-SA opposed to extension of Mugabe’s term- Masamvu
11-Masamvu says Gen Mujuru was on war path to get rid of Mugabe
10-Wikileaks cable says Masamvu on US payroll
9-Mugabe prepared to repeal repressive laws to get loan from SA
8-Gono was aware Masamvu talks to US embassy officials
7-Masamvu says Mugabe has given Gono free rein
6-US official says Mugabe has consistently outplayed South Africans
5-Manheru names journos with US intelligence links
3-Masamvu hails US military campaign to disarm Iraq
1-Sydney Masamvu- Martial law looms
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