Opinion / Columnist
The simple truth
23 Feb 2015 at 08:33hrs | Views
Zimbabwe used to be one of the richest nations in Africa, our currency was at some point equivalent to the British Pound. Laze lafa elihle. That's what our elders say when they remember those days. What happened? What is the solution?
This is what I call the "simple truth" Apparently the introduction of land reform programmes and indigenisation policies led to the decline of our economy. Our government failed to thwart the impact of sanctions.
A lot of companies were closed, leading to an increase in unemployment rates, inflation, migration,... its a long story.
Evidently, we are now in quandary, simple because our leaders made the wrong decisions.Fortunately this didn't affect them. they are sending their children to overseas schools, Hospitals... Kepha thina sisidla imbuya ngoluthi.
We are desperate and despondent, the best we can do is to flee to South Africa or Botswana where we are exploited. Oh my God. I am sorry for slamming you.
Our government is either clueless or negligent. How can a country survive without currency?
Obvious, we need to collaborate with the World/West, in revitalising our economy. They need us, we need them. SIMPLE. Thus the "Simple Truth"...
Why can't we
This is what I call the "simple truth" Apparently the introduction of land reform programmes and indigenisation policies led to the decline of our economy. Our government failed to thwart the impact of sanctions.
A lot of companies were closed, leading to an increase in unemployment rates, inflation, migration,... its a long story.
Evidently, we are now in quandary, simple because our leaders made the wrong decisions.Fortunately this didn't affect them. they are sending their children to overseas schools, Hospitals... Kepha thina sisidla imbuya ngoluthi.
Our government is either clueless or negligent. How can a country survive without currency?
Obvious, we need to collaborate with the World/West, in revitalising our economy. They need us, we need them. SIMPLE. Thus the "Simple Truth"...
Why can't we
Source - Concerned Citizen
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