Give us a break!!!

The political antics being conducted by the leaders in our nation have and continue plunging the people into a more than terrible condition. Selfishness and greed are causing suffering and robbing the majority from enjoying the bread and butter of this blessed country. Not only is the greater majority plagued by poverty but the countless ramifications and innumerable bad decisions made by our politicians are perpetuating lack of vision and hammering low self esteem into the people. Lies, insults, abuse of office, malpractice, injustice, corruption, confusion, fire-fighting, finger- pointing, begging, complaints and unfulfilled promises mark our political and economic scenario presently. Unfortunately these are the seeds that also describe the legacy that has been implanted into the minds of our future generations so far. We are no longer what we think we are, what we thought we were nor what others thought we were. Never has where we are going as a nation been so unclear. And so we are crying foul, give us a break!

Silent activism has been a motto for a considerable number of truly law abiding citizens who have prioritised the invaluable preservation of our hard-won peace. This has been misconstrued and perceived by some unscrupulous, ignorant and power-clinging few as cowardice. Well, they could have been awarded the privilege of being right, until they made the same mistake which most power hungry African leaders do, of adding despair and trampling harder on the people they are already abusing and stealing from. They also deceive themselves with false encouragement of success and false support of the masses by heaping self-praise through manipulation of the media and smooth talk at gatherings. It is just mind- boggling or simply amazing to try and understand why our leaders fail to see that they are part of the communities and people they represent and not an external part of them. In this essence, each bad decision that they make leads to negative consequences. This is real life and not some dream. Wake up and smell the coffee!     

Zimbabweans tend to categorize politicians and their parties. Some are rated as large and influential, whilst others are rated as small and inconsequential in influence and the damage they inflict. Here there is failure to see is that damage is damage, no matter who does it, where they do it, how they do it or when they do it. Politics is hard and requires people who not only think hard but work hard to achieve a functional economy and governing system. This is why it is surprisingly shameful when politicians in parliament deflect serious questions with ridiculous jokes. The reality is that this immature and unprofessional conduct is an abuse of office which wastes time, the nation's money and resources. It also affects the office function and sets a benchmark of government system that is way below the desired standard for a functional government for future generations.

However, it needs to be said that there is still a glimmer of hope. Hope, if brotherhood and justice are taken up in favour of nationalism so that functional relationships are created and meaningful work begins to be done among our leaders. They set the pace for sustainable development to take place since they are in the 'privileged' and 'temporary' position of power. Leadership is not about insults and innuendos but setting guiding principles and vision for the rest of the nation to follow. Each and every politician and leader in Zimbabwe has a sworn duty to the people they are privileged to be leading. They can elevate or debase their people's self esteem. Rather than tearing down, this country has passed the time to miss any single opportunity to build up.

Gone is the time for strong desire per se, but strong action accompanied with strong desire is needed. This will be like a powerful river. As long it stays within the banks of Godly principles, stoic fortitudes, selflessness, brotherhood, nationalism, peace and true love for one another success is guaranteed. If it overflows these boundaries, then devastation awaits downstream for our government and future generations.

Party mottos that encourage segregation, division, violence and individualism should be done away with. Truth should become integrated into any plans and statements we make as leaders at family, community and national level. It should also be remembered that, unrealistic promises breed unfulfilled promises and give birth to lies. They were a lie then, are a lie today and will still be a lie tomorrow. The nak3d truth from our leaders limits our expectations of them and structures where we as citizens can play our role and partner with them in their endeavours to better the country. In putting the truth before the people when you fail and practicing justice where wrong has been done, respect is earned.
Well, time waits for no man or woman. In this respect, no citizen wants their life to waste away not having partaken of the best in what they are entitled to as their piece of the Zimbabwean pie. If push comes to shove, each individual will always protect what matters to them most, and to the majority that is the welfare of our families. So leaders must beware that power and positions have and will always be there. Let them restore honour among themselves so they may deserve to be called honourable. Give us break from this predicament and the political shenanigans, because the true dilemma here is that you have taken or accepted to be placed in these positions of responsibility before God and man thus affecting people's lives. It is a heart and practical issue now, and when the time comes a necessary tension will be created, where men and women will protect what matters to them most by shaking off the chains that are hindering them from eating their piece of the pie.