The Institute of Policy Studies in the School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington and the Save Zimbabwean Campaign, Wellington Chapter invite you to a public address

"End game in Zimbabwe?" with Sekai Holland Sekai Holland is a leading figure in Zimbabwe politics, married to Australian Jim Holland whom she met studying in Australia in 1964 and as part of the anti-apartheid movement.

After the liberation war, the family returned to Zimbabwe in 1980. Sekai worked in women’s development and education in the 1980s. She was instrumental in forming the MDC in 1999, elected onto the National Executive and ap-pointed as Secretary for International Affairs. Since the split in the MDC she continues to be an interna-tional representative for Morgan Tsvangirayi in a range of capacities. Sekai was arrested and beaten on March 12 after she had gone to a police station to inquire about her arrested colleagues who had taken part in a prayer meeting.

She was set upon by 16 men and a woman. The woman reportedly jumped on her, breaking three ribs. She also suffered a broken arm, a broken leg, a fractured knee and multiple bruises and lacerations. She was evacuated to a South African hospital and then to Australia.

This lecture will summarise the economic and political crisis and discuss how the ‘end game’ might be played. It will also deal the politicisation of food and aid, the ongoing SADC mediation and the massive requirements for post-collapse reform.

Tuesday 9 October 5.15pm – 7.15pm Lecture Theatre 3 (ground floor) Old Government Buildings (Law School) 15 Lambton Quayends

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