SADC calls for peaceful Referendum; Minister Membe leads SADC Team of Observers

H.E. President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe (left), greets and welcomes Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation who also leads the SADC Observer Team to monitor Zimbabwe's referendum on the new Constitution.  Hon. Membe met with President Mugabe to deliver a message on behalf of H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania who is also the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.  (Photo by Joseph Nyadzayo, President Mugabe's photographer)

President Mugabe (center) greets the SADC Executive Secretary, Dr Tomaz Augusto Salomão at the Zimbabwe State House.  Looking on is Hon. Minister Membe (left), Tanzania Minister for Foreign Affairs. (Photo by Joseph Nyadzayo, President Mugabe's photographer)

Hon. Minister Bernard K. Membe (MP) in talks with President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. 

H.E. President Robert Mugabe (right) of Zimbabwe in talks with the SADC Team of Observer upon their arrival at the Zimbabwe State House to pay a courtesy visit.  Hon. Membe (2nd right), Team Leader, had previously quoted saying that, "this Constitutional referendum scheduled for today, 16 March 2013, clearly demonstrates movement from signed declarations into tangible results to the benefit of the Zimbabwean citizens. Furthermore, the referendum will ensure the inclusion of the political stakeholders indicating a major milestone towards the realisation of a stable political environment." (www.thezimbabwean.co.uk) (Photo by Joseph Nyadzayo, President Mugabe's photographer)