ZIMBABWE IS APPROACHING A POLITICAL SUNRISE.

The arrival of Dr Simba Makoni in the opposition has changed the face of Zimbabwe's political landscape. Makoni who claims that there are many ZANU gurus who are yet to join him, is himself a force not to be underestimated. The man brings a new kind of politics which Zimbabwe has never seen before. He seems to pulling people together for something bigger than the party. Dumiso Dabengwa also a former ZANU PF politburo member jumped off the ship to join the flamboyant business man and former finance Minister. It is believed that the former Zipra commander and intelligence supremo was angered by the President's support for Jabulani Sibanda a war veteran leader. Sibanda was suspended by the party leaders in Matabeland for the infamous Tsholotsho saga. The President is said to have welcomed the man back in the Party at a time when he was still under suspension. This is said to have angered all the ZANUPF members who are former ZAPU members. Sibanda championed the million men march, that lead to the re election of Cde Mugabe at the annual party congress last December. For the first time in twenty years the Unity Accord was threatened.

The other man who has came out in the open to back Makoni is Mr Cyril Ndebele a former speaker of Parliament .Experts argue if Makoni will be break Mugabe's 27 year old rule on the 29 of this month. The Movement for Democratic Change lead by Arthur Mutambara seems to be behind Makoni even though the man has denied these allegations. Mutambara's position is very important for the people of Matabeland who gave him the mandate to represent them. Matabeland is Zimbabwe's opposition stronghold for many years.

With time not on his side Makoni needs the arm of other political parties especially the faction of the MDC lead by Nasa Scientist Athur Mutambara and Gibson Sibanda. The other MDC faction lead by Morgan Tsvangirayi is also attracting thousands of supporters. Morgan who has trashed Makoni saying that he is part of the ZANU PF establishment, is said to be confident that he is the next President of Zimbabwe. He likened Makoni to an old wine put into the new wineskin. On the other hand the man Robert Gabriel Mugabe has dismissed these two as puppets and prostitutes respectively. Mugabe who is known for belittling his opponents might be headed for a surprise at the end of the month. It is feared that Mugabe might win by 51 % especially if the two other candidates share the votes. Whoever wins or lose it is evident that Zimbabwe's political landscape has forever changed.