Reply #12: You didn't actually read the alleged cable, did you? What Tsvangirai reportedly said

[struggle4progress]

was that the countries imposing sanctions need to be willing to offer definite reductions in the sanctions in exchange for definite concessions from Mugabe -- otherwise there is no motivation for bargaining. The issue of the governors was brought up as a specific example: it seems to be a long-recognized and continuing issue

Tsvangirai fumes as Mugabe unilaterally appoints governors
By KITSEPILE NYATHI in Harare and Agencies
Posted Friday, October 8 2010 at 09:02
... President Mugabe unilaterally reappointed governors from his Zanu PF party, disregarding the Global Political Agreement (GPA) that underpins the unity government formed last year, which stipulates that he should consult Mr Tsvangirai. The governors’ term expired in August and Mr Mugabe was supposed to announce a new set, with five from his party, four from Mr Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party and one from the formation led by Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara ... http://www.africareview.com/News/-/979180/1028516/-/iah5u5z/-/index.html