Harare(ZimEye)–ZANU(PF)’s prodigal son Professor Jonathan Moyo Tuesday turned away journalists from the country’s sole state controlled Broadcasting station the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation who had wanted to seek his comment on Confidential documents released by whistle-blowing group WikiLeaks have exposed him.
Early this week the Wikileaks revealed details of Moyo having had a meeting with United States diplomats who he gave them advice on how best President Robert Mugabe could be removed Robert Mugabe from power.
Sources within at ZBC news department told ZimEye that the news crew was denied interview with Professor Jonathan Moyo who refused to talk.
“It is surprising that the learned Professor used to give us (ZBC) comments at any time and on any political issue. He did not give any reason for his refusal to comment on the Wikileaks other than ordering the news crew to leave him alone”, said the sources.
This reporter also learnt from the same sources that they were given a directive to publish all Wikileaks revelations without fear or favour, and this has seen among others the publishing of reported US secret conversations with top ZANU PF official Sikhanyiso Ndlovu.
“This is a welcome development because we can now practice real journalism. In fact we have been battling with Tarzan Mandizvidza(News and Current Affairs General Manager) who has been blocking us on reporting Wikileaks revelation on ZANU(PF) officials for a long time; (this) time we have been authorised to take the Wikileaks as they appear and seek comments from the victims, “added the sources.
Wikileaks reported that Moyo had a meeting with former US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Christopher Dell 2007. The cable said that Moyo was discussing secret ZANU PF information with the Americans, including ZANU PF’s anger that Mugabe was hanging onto power, despite his failing health and loss of public support.
The cable also detailed that Moyo gave the former US Ambassador some advice on how the Americans could oust Mugabe from power, saying that “a ZANU (PF) party led by Mugabe was likely to lose any election.”
According to the cable, Moyo also advised the Americans that an exit package, which included immunity from prosecution and other international guarantees for his safety, “could help persuade Mugabe to go.”
The cable has not only exposed Professor Jonathan Moyo but a number of big wings in the ZANU (PF) party, including the two country Vice Presidents: John Landa Nkomo and Joice Mujuru, Youth minister Saviour Kasukuwere and Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Gono.(ZimEye, Zimbabwe)
13 Replies to “Jonathan Moyo refuses Wikileaks-Interview”
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@Bla Miki what do you know about Democratic rights dude? and @CHANDO KUPISA you know that if these WikilLeaks were “unfounded” the Professor would have responded with “it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realise that this is a figment of the Imperialists imagination …..” JUST DEAL WITH IT!
traeson of the highest order
Bulala izinja ngaphakathi bangene professor
Cde Jonathan Moyo manga muchavasiya papi nema weak lies enyu. Remember to comment or not is one’s democratic right saka whats the noise all about.
Jonathan Moyo is nothing but a political prostitute.There is no such thing as fighting within.Real fighters are never pretenders.HOKOYOOOOOOOOOO NEVAKOMANA JONAH
I think Jona has his ambitions which he hasnt shared with anyone.Look at how he manipulates our elders.I wish he was usin his talents for the good of mankind,instead he has played a big role in what Zimbabwe is today.
Vakomana, inzwaiwo tsitsi, musadzimbire maronda manyoro…..Jona anogara achidara….paye akambotumwa zve ki Ninivea iya straight kuTarshish zvake….heyo nhasi zvootiitira. Mazita atinopiwa anozadziswa chete
We went through worse situatons than this during the armed struggle days,this “WikiLies” thing has become another talkshow and i can bet you hapana kwazvinoenda.At least journalists are exercising their rights, which again confirms than there is no persercution of journalists as what some media houses have made us believe.
Nhai zvidzoi zveZanu zvirikupiko, zvitibatsirewo neinside information regarding nekwavekuenda zvinhu iye zvino?
We heared that the problem with information blackout from usual Zanu contributers on this forumn is that their comments are read on this site by those who send them to preach, so right now they are bus consulting on what to write as the Wikileaks heat keeps on rising on the pot-bellied Zanu top brass.
Dzimai moto please – Jonathan moyo part of the democratic movement?, no chance the man is a political pros ti tute, going wherever the money is best. I am sure when matibiri is gone, “fighting the system from within” is the argument Moyo will try to use to dodge the interpol arrest warrant relating to his time with the ford foundation and the monies he relieved them of.
Jonathan Moyo is clever. They say that if you cant beat them join them. He joined them and is a democratic voice in ZANU PF. Moyo is fighting within. Moyo has always been in the democratic movement.
Ngaritibvire kure zibocha iri. So?
this bloody idiot, who will hear it? All of you for your own informaiton Jonathan Moyo is a top spy for our party, I know you will look amazed this MDC CIO strayed a few months ago and decided to go back and lick his own vomit. We wont admit him back, let him stay there and rot in Mugabe’s hands. Will his body turn into powder as well soon! We will all be watching