Footprints Filmworks March 2009-Presidential Box
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The Presidential Box
T H I S is a F O U R page FF News Brief Bulletin so the footprints team suggests that you be nice and relaxed when viewing this bulletin. This is an Exclusive Interview with Zimbabwe's controversial President Mr. Robert Gabriel Mugabe.
Born in 1924, Robert Gabriel Mugabe was educated in missionary schools and received the first of his seven degrees from South Africa's Fort Hare University.
Returning to Rhodesia in 1960 he joined Joshua Nkomo's Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) but left three years later to form the rival Zimbabwe African National Union (Zanu).
Jailed without trial for 10 years he left Rhodesia for neighboring Mozambique in 1974 and led the largest of the guerrilla forces fighting a protracted and bloody war against the Smith government.
President Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (commonly abbreviated ZANU-PF) has been the dominant political party in Zimbabwe since independence from The British. Many readers might say that Mr. Robert Mugabe is a Dictator, well as he said " If Hitler was a dictator then I am Hitler tenfold."
Interviewing presidents is somewhat of a "Big Deal" as many of them walk around with big ego's and think they know it all. It took the footprints team almost a month to get in touch with Mr. Mugabe. After several telegrams and emails we finally had the opportunity to meet with him.
Mr. Robert Mugabe(84) has been President of Zimbabwe s i x times since 1980, and according to sources has been creating havoc amongst nationalities both locally and internationally.
A local Zimbabwe resident was complaining to the footprints team claiming that Zimbabwe has lost it's natural luster and international appeal. According to media reports in Zimbabwe the country is rated 799 out of a selection of 800 countries worldwide.
It would be impossible to give a full history and biography on Zimbabwe and their leaders, hence the footprints team has compiled a brief snapshot of the country and its leaders.
Zimbabwe is probably the poorest African country with a population of 13 million of which 90 percent is well educated. The country boasts the footprints third wonder of the world which is the Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe has also one of the highest infections of HIV and other deadly diseases. The population is mostly Bantu and Shona. Well known media businesses including The Sabc, Zimbabwe's Daily Sun, The Zimbabwean Mailer and FF News pride themselves in providing news, community gossip, global interviews and everyday stories. A did you know fact about the country includes the average age a person lives in Zimbabwe is under fifty years which is the lowest in the world.
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The Presidential Box
In a meeting held with Managing Director for Footprints Filmworks Omar Abdulla, Robert Mugabe says "I was brought up as a warrior for our nation, yet people complain and talk bad about my country" and "The two people that I hate the most is George Bush and Tony Blair."
In an Exclusive Interview with Abdulla, Mugabe chats about The founding myths of Zimbabwe, The countries current leaders, The negative inflation and The call for help to other nations both locally and internationally.
Mr Omar Abdulla-Footprints Filmworks Managing Director
Mr Robert Mugabe-
Omar Abdulla: Welcome to our Footprints Filmworks Presidential Box.
Robert Mugabe: This should be interesting.
Q1) Omar Abdulla: You have been known as "The Bobo" of Africa, what does this title mean and what is the significance of it?
Robert Mugabe: Don't worry what Bobo means, what is important is the importance it means to my people. I have been involved in hundreds of interviews and this question always seems to pop up. My people know me for my leadership and warrior battles that I have fought. I am probably the most feared person in Africa these days.
Q2) Omar Abdulla: Zimbabwe has been in the limelight in terms of wars against land issues, negative inflation, the soaring prices of food and the killing of white farmers, what is your opinion on all of this.?
Robert Mugabe: Don't let the media fool you, and never believe what you read. You came here today to interview me about myself and not my country. Let me lead my country the way I choose and you ask me questions about myself.
Q3) Omar Abdulla: In your experience with working with world leaders and politicians, what would you say is the fundermental key to keep your parties leaders happy as well as keeping a balance with international leaders?
Robert Mugabe: The world laughs at Zimbabwe, yet no one truly knows the country. If the international community were to stop talking and publishing articles about my country and actually come and visit us, then you would probably see a different equation. I have been compared to Hitler, Shaka Zulu and many other leaders, yet I was brought up in warrior style, so I guess my upbringing has a lot to do the way I lead my country.
Q4) Omar Abdulla: Since Cecil John Roads and Ian Smith were leaders of Zimbabwe, what value have you added to Zimbabwe?
Robert Mugabe: My track record speaks for itself. Those two people you mentioned were not leaders, they were followers of the British. My leadership style is African, my heart is African and it WILL ALWAYS be that way. Mr. Thabo Mbeki and I are good friends, we keep in touch on a weekly basis. The current South African government is in tatters. When Jacob Zuma becomes President of South Africa in April, I will expect a visit from him as well.
Q5) Omar Abdulla: Zimbabwe is rich in Farming Agriculture, Tobacco, Ivory and Diamonds, yet your country still maintains one of the poorest countries in the world, what is your opinion to curve the negative inflation?
Robert Mugabe: If you read your history books you would note that in 1980 the Zimbabwe Dollar was equal to one United States Dollar. It would be unfair for me to blame the west for closing our country up in terms of imports and exports. I think the South African Rand would probably be the basic currency in Africa in ten years time. I also feel that The South African rand will be R5 to one to the United States Dollar by 2015.
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Q5) There is the G20 summit meeting being held in London In April, what would be your opinion that world leaders should be tackling at the moment?
Robert Mugabe: Firstly and most importantly The United Nations has promised four billion dollars in aid to Zimbabwe, so that should be one of the topics addressed. Other issues that should be addressed is the United States Stimulus Plans, China's disarming of nuclear weapons, The introduction of world trade unions and tourisms, and Climate Change legislation.
Q6) Omar Abdulla: Mr. Robert Mugabe, the average age a person lives in your country is between 35-45, yet you are 84 years today, what is your secret to lead a good life with awesome health, wealth and wisdom?
Robert Mugabe: (laughs): Well, I had my 60th birthday in Rome, and with God's grace the Zimbabwe people always seem to throw a party when it's my birthday. I have always maintained a good relationship with God, he is my best friend. So I guess that would be my secret.
Q7) Omar Abdulla: The Zimbabwe people and the world s o m e t i m e s tend to bring you down in media profiles and other world summits, this year what would you say is the topic of change amongst nations?
Robert Mugabe: When you have been around for as long as I have been, you tend to laugh at these clowns who create havoc in the media. Our new prime minister of Zimbabwe got beaten up when he stepped over the line. My advice to world leaders is follow in your peoples footprints and try to bridge a gap. Always maintain a balance and good thinking brains.
Q8) Omar Abdulla: Zimbabwe, as a country is still young at heart, what advice would you give to your fellow leaders when you leave one day?
Robert Mugabe: I will always remain in the hearts of my people. When people talk about Zimbabwe, the first name that comes to mind is Robert Mugabe. I intend to live up to that legacy for the future.
Q9) Omar Abdulla: Let's talk a little about property and financial markets in Zimbabwe. What's the average price per home in Zimbabwe and how can Zimbabweans earn a stable income and provide a good return for their families at home.?
Q10) Robert Mugabe: The average household in Zimbabwe which is a family of four earns about $1000.00 per month which is Z$250 000 000.00 Zimbabwean Dollars. Our country has millions of skilled labor and yet we lack entrepreneurship qualities. Personally, the development of Universities, Foreign companies opening up businesses in Zimbabwe, The promotion of our Tourism Industry and most importantly our current Politian's need some waking up to do when it comes to promoting our country internationally.
Q11) Omar Abdulla: Thank you for that. I am a South African Indian and find that some of the wealthiest Indians live in Zimbabwe?
Q12)Robert Mugabe: Yes, Zimbabwe has one the wealthiest Indians in the world, although the population is very small . When I was in prison I studied my law degree with a chap by the name of Aboobaker Kareem. The Indian women in my opinion are one of the most gorgeous in the world.
Q13)Omar Abdulla: In conclusion I would like to ask you, if you look at the world with an international eye, what changes can we expect amongst nations both locally and internationally.?
Robert Mugabe: Barack Obama is the next Robert Mugabe I would like to think. I am impressed with his leadership qualities. Remember, you should value a leader on the amount of love he has for his people and don't judge him on his knowledge and personality. Interestingly; we should see the President of countries go to women in the future. I can talk the whole evening to you Mr. Abdulla, but it seems my time is up.
Omar Abdulla: Thanking you for your time.
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