THE COLLAPSE OF A CURRENCY: ZIMBABWE’S STRUGGLE AGAINST POLITICAL PARASITISM
In the heart of Zimbabwe, a crisis unfolds – not just an economic crisis, but a crisis of governance and accountability. At the core of this turmoil is the catastrophic collapse of our national currency, a symptom of deeper malaise plaguing our nation. The ruling ZANU PF party, entangled in its own web of authoritarian and militant policies, fails to recognize its direct role in this downfall.
Zimbabwe’s situation is unique and alarming. Nations worldwide, even those ravaged by war like Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, and North Korea, have managed to maintain functional currencies. Yet, Zimbabwe stands isolated, its currency a shadow of its former self. The ruling party, in its pursuit of a one-party state, deflects blame, pointing fingers at ‘illegal sanctions’ from the West, particularly Britain and the United States. They spin tales of these nations, bitter from their defeat in the Second Chimurenga, conspiring to enforce a regime change for resource exploitation. Such narratives are not just misleading but dangerously simplistic.
This rhetoric of external enemies and sanctions serves as a smokescreen, diverting attention from the real issues at hand. The current currency collapse is a direct result of internal mismanagement, corruption, and a failure to uphold basic constitutional rights, including access to education, healthcare, and clean water. The masses, already terrorized and oppressed, are the primary victims of this catastrophe, as they grapple with the consequences of an unreliable and devalued currency.
The introduction of a ‘local currency’ by the government, which many view as illegitimate, is yet another step in this journey of mismanagement. This move, far from stabilizing the economy, has further entrenched the nation in financial turmoil. The government, which many accuse of operating more like a terrorist organization than a legitimate ruling body, clings to power at the expense of the nation’s well-being.
The ruling party’s parasitic and pestilential politics have led to a dire need for change. Their vision of a one-party state is a path towards unchecked plunder and exploitation of the country’s natural and non-renewable resources for their own gain. Meanwhile, the masses suffer, their rights and welfare neglected on a wholesale scale.
The solution lies in a transfer of power. Zimbabwe yearns for the leadership of a tranquil, innovative, and resilient opposition, sensitive and responsive to the welfare of the people. The need for a government that genuinely cares for its citizens and prioritizes their needs over self-enrichment is more urgent than ever.
Unless there is a significant shift in governance, the Zimbabwean dollar will continue its downward spiral, further exacerbating the suffering of the people. The time for change is now. Zimbabwe must break free from the chains of political parasitism and reclaim its rightful place as a nation of prosperity, dignity, and hope.
