Drastic measures needed to deal with Mugabe

The Southern African Development Community (SADC)-appointed mediator erroneously thought the September 15 signing ceremony he presided over had paved way for a permanent solution to the long running crisis.

To those who know Robert Mugabe well, the optimism that greeted the signing ceremony was delusionary. It has always been clear that the dictatorial Mugabe was still not ready to share power with the opposition.  This boggles the mind.  The man should be grateful for any deal that still gives him a lease of life given the ruinous havoc he has visited upon that once-great nation.