Pamphlet on the proposed British-Rhodesian settlement and the Pearce Commission. The report says it has been clear in the tribal areas as in the cities that Africans reject any proposals that leave Ian Smith in control. The document reports on opposition to the settlement, including from the African National Council, which is led by Bishop Abel Muzorewa, head of the United Methodist Church in Rhodesia. Executive members include Edson Sithole, Josiah Chinamano, Edson Zvobgo, Michael Mawema, Arthur Chadzingwa, Simon Moyo, and the Rev. Canon Banana, the Bishop's deputy. Opponents also include the National African Federation of Unions and African Trades Union Congress, representing more than...
Pamphlet on the proposed British-Rhodesian settlement and the Pearce Commission. The report says it has been clear in the tribal areas as in the cities that Africans reject any proposals that leave Ian Smith in control. The document reports on opposition to the settlement, including from the African National Council, which is led by Bishop Abel Muzorewa, head of the United Methodist Church in Rhodesia. Executive members include Edson Sithole, Josiah Chinamano, Edson Zvobgo, Michael Mawema, Arthur Chadzingwa, Simon Moyo, and the Rev. Canon Banana, the Bishop's deputy. Opponents also include the National African Federation of Unions and African Trades Union Congress, representing more than 100,000 workers. The Christian Council of Rhodesia has rejected the settlement because "the people have had no voice in shaping the settlement," and the Catholic Church joined the opposition after it had become widespread. Unqualified opposition has been expressed by both Joshua Nkomo, head of ZAPU, and Ndabaningi Sithole, head of ZANU • Situation Summary: February, 1972 • The 1971 British-Rhodesian Agreement in Brief • Essence of the Agreement • Key Failure • The U.S. Role • Scheduled Procedure • I. Why Settlement Now • 1) Sanctions have become increasingly effective • II. Rhodesia Today (Why the Africans Said "No") • 1) Since Settlement • 2) The Opposition • 3) Reasons • III. Specific Terms of the Agreement • 1) The test if acceptability • 2) The question of representation • 3) The procedure towards majority rule • 4) Entrenched provisions of the Constitution and Electoral Act, and the New Declaration of Rights • 5) Changes in the Status Quo • a) Discriminatory legislation • b) Detainees and restrictions • c) Land • d) Development program • 5) Three miscellaneous matters remain • IV. Conclusion
