Zimbabwe: No hope for fundamental change soon

An open letter to all Zimbabweans;

I stopped reading news on Zimbabwe every day but do so only once a week because I am sick and tired of the slow and painful pace of change. I am sure most of you are too and have given up. It seems to me that those in the GNU are content of the slow grinding pace of discussions upon discussions on issues that are fundamental to progress. Unfortunately, you and I have given the responsibility of our future to others who may not necessarily be in any hurry that things change. In my view, Zimbabwean politicians are actually making a career out of the GPA and I am of the strong opinion that the situation as it stands does not only serve ZANU(PF) but also those that are receiving benefits.

In my previous assignations with my judicious readers on the political developments in Zimbabwe, I have endeavored to articulate that it is inconceivable that, those that are going to be disadvantaged by the political changes we seek will be enthusiastic agitators for the speedy resolution of a process that is likely to result in their departure. The philosophy of ZANU(PF ) remains that of "none but ourselves" and it is not about to change soon. The MDC, while doing what it can, has unfortunately become an unwilling partner to this crooked system of governance. I fear that some of its erstwhile members of parliament are failing to agitate for accelerated change as the current arrangement conveniently feeds them and while also making them accidental beneficiaries of ZANU(PF)'s obstinacy.

Our business people in Zimbabwe are caught between in that, although they wish for a better Zimbabwe their livelihoods are dependent on their ability to remain silent. Change will therefore not come from them. They must pretend that all is well.

It is my view that the caprices of our politicians are no longer limited by the party to which they belong and have become more unvarying than can be easily imagined. The universal motives of politicians are always focused on absolute dominion and nothing else and we suffer for that. My unfortunate observations are that in general, Zimbabwean politicians, regardless of which party they stand for, seem to desire to raise their own characters and are stifling general discontents to fill their coffers with forfeitures. They will raise or sink the opinion of public credit as to best answer their private advantage. They will negotiate about negotiating while Zimbabwe burns and their coffers expand.

Our custodians of change have become beneficiaries of the process and it is time that we as ordinary Zimbabweans become engaged to accelerate their anxiety. With great alacrity and readiness I must call on all rationale minded Zimbabweans both in the Diaspora and those at home to support the emergence of a new political platform to agitate for the realization of democracy and freedom as we see it.

The dream for a new Zimbabwe must surely be larger than Mugabe, Chiwenga, Chihuri , Bonyongwe and others. It is larger than life itself and we must do that which we can from where we are. The alternative is that we wait for another 10 years with no guarantee that the changes we seek will become a reality in this lifetime.

Our stance in the Diaspora must be that no free elections can carry on without our inclusion. Our drive must be to be fully engaged in the political process at home and become the architects of our own future. For once, let us forget our differences because for far too long the enemy has made a feast out of them.

ZANU (PF) must be dispatched from the political arena while MDC must renew its vigor and energy for meaningful change. We can however no longer accept a one party mentality for look what it has wrought us. Unfortunately we face that possibility even after successful free elections. Democracy can only be deepened through your participation.

I am one man ready and willing to lead and I ask that you join me.



Revolutionary regards,
Vince Musewe.

You may contact him on vtmusewe@gmail.com