Zimbabwe's future remains uncertain as mystery surrounds the presidential election recounting process, in which Robert Mugabe is tipped to steal the vote from Morgan Tsvangirai, or use 'force' to remain in power.

Zimbabwe Elections Ballots Recounting

A close source hints some Southern African Development Community (SADC) election observers left for their countries on Tuesday this week, claiming the re-count is unnecessary and meant for ZANU PF to rig the election.

“A number of observers left the country citing they were wasting their time as Mugabe has strongly indicated he will do anything to stay in power.”

“It is also believed the observers were forced out of Zimbabwe by their respective country leaders.”

“It is just pressure from SADC, but however it is not known how Mugabe plans to act because it is now a clear fact that he lost,” he said.

Commenting on the election recount, Marcos Barrica, SADC election observer mission head recently said 'everything is going on well' despite a court ruling dismissing the country main opposition, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)'s application to stop the process.

According to the source, the ship is just a tip of the iceberg. Some weapons arrived well before the elections whilst others are poised to be smuggled.

“A huge consignment of weapons was received through South Africa, before March this year.”

“The famous Chinese ship was just a tip-off from some alert anti-Mugabe officials, in which the issue is now of international concern,” he said.

It is widely believed Mugabe might also bring weapons by plane, especially after what seems to be a failed ship delivery.

The source said Mugabe was counting on the arrival of the weapons so he could let ZEC announce the March 29 presidential election results.

“It is widely believed the weapons are likely to be used, if people revolt against what the aging leader will announce,” he said.

At this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), no major local companies are understood to be participating, worst regional and international firms.

According to national radio, on Wednesday morning, no African of international leader is gracing the once colorful event.

Radio reported so much is happening at this year's ZITF which features a lot of indigenous companies and entrepreneurs.

“Some of the great things to look forward to is homemade household goods and commodities, art and craft, and sculptures.”

Analysts have quickly pointed out that SADC is now taking a bold stance against Mugabe and his government contrary to recent months where they have been tolerating his rule.

Britain's prime minister, Gordon Brown, United States' George Bush, Zambia's Levi Mwanawasa and South Africa's Jacob Zuma lead other presidents, countries and the international community in agreeing there is a tense political standoff in Zimbabwe in the absence of results from the March 29 presidential election.

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