Now the hard work begins

By Mikhaila Crowie
16 September 2008

The signing of yesterday’s framework, to unite the government of Zimbabwe will be marked as one of the most important days in the country’s history.

The new agreement will split power between the Movement for Democratic Change and Zanu-PF, in a bid to end Zimbabwe’s political meltdown.

South African President Thabo Mbeki has facilitated the talks, and has been praised for his heroic efforts during the facilitation.

Mbeki said there will be hard work ahead for the two leaders, as they begin on the reconstruction and reconciliation process of the new government.

“Now that the parties have agreed, they hereby declare and agree to work together, create a genuine, viable, sustainable and acceptable solution to the Zimbabwe situation.”

Mbeki said the two leaders need to implement the following agreement and start paving a new political direction for the country.