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The political leaders we want in Zimbabwe

WHEN a system is not producing the results we want, we must change the system to get different results.That system can only change when those in leadership realise and acknowledge that the old ways of doing things cannot create better resu…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:08hrs | 2 | by Vince Musewe

We must create the Zimbabwe we truly want

READING the book Why Nations Fail by authors Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson continues to confirm my observations which I have been sharing with my readers for some time.The challenge we face in most African countries is that unless we t…

Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 2 | by Vince Musewe

The economic impact of Zidera

No doubt there are many opinions and interpretations out there with regard to the issue of sanctions and I thought it's important to try and unpack the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera) signed into law by the US Preside…

Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Vince Musewe

Agriculture as the trigger to industrialisation

"The sacrosanct cornerstone and golden thread upon which any successful productive economy can be built is the legal protection of private property ownership."We all know that Zimbabwe's agricultural sector has long been historically vital…

Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:56hrs | 15 | by Vince Musewe

New ZW$50 note well overdue?

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) recently introduced ZW$360 million worth of a new ZW$50 dollar note into the market, having taken regard of inflation and the need for convenience. The new note is worth about US60 cents using the officia…

Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 16:06hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Understanding the ZAMCO business model

There has been a lot of talk about the Zimbabwe Asset Management Company (Zamco) lately, particularly after the appearance of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor, John Mangudya, before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Acco…

Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | 2 | by Vince Musewe

Re-inventing Zimbabwe industrial base

THERE is no doubt in my mind that Zimbabwe is on a new economic trajectory which must be underpinned by key principles which have, throughout history, led to the emergence of successful economies.These include continuous leadership renewal…

Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:06hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

Price stability key to economic recovery

"A more efficient management system of scarce foreign exchange is key to price stabilisation and business growth."According to the "Transitional Stabilisation Programme" (TSP), the aspirations of Vision 2030 will be realised through five s…

Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:52hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Private enterprise must drive recovery

"We owe it to all the peoples of the sub-continent to ensure that they see us not merely as good leaders waxing lyrical about our development, but as front commanders in the blast furnaces of labour, productive investments and visible chan…

Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Vince Musewe

A new transformational paradigm for Zimbabwe

"The future of our country Zimbabwe depends on how we, Zimbabweans, imagine it through a new transformational consciousness"I truly believe that Zimbabwe can be a great nation indeed once it unleashes itself onto a different trajectory unh…

Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 09:56hrs | 2 | by Vince Musewe

Increasing agriculture productivity

"The sacrosanct cornerstone and golden thread upon which any successful productive economy can be built is the legal protection of private property ownership."We all know that Zimbabwe's agricultural sector has long been vital to its econo…

Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 15:39hrs | 5 | by Vince Musewe

Unlocking Zimbabwe's tourism potential

There must be no doubt in anyone's mind that tourism continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors in Africa and this must therefore necessarily include Zimbabwe. Tourism has the potential to create jobs, boost an inc…

Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 14:35hrs | 15 | by Vince Musewe

Zimbabwe will rise

In his book titled "How Rich Countries Got Rich and Why Poor Countries Stay Poor", Professor Erik Reinert explains to us that it will only be when we adopt strategies to deliberately industrialise through manufacturing that we can begin to…

Published: 27 Aug 2018 at 18:10hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Unpacking ZimAsset Part 1

It is critical that we always debate issues from a position of understanding and deep knowledge of the subject matter. Many a time citizens debate issues without having a good grasp of the subject matter. Personally, I have always said tha…

Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 09:35hrs | | by Vince Musewe

A letter to Mnangagwa (Written 25 May 2014)

Honourable Minister, I want to speculate that you are most likely to be our next President until 2018. I want to take advantage of that likelihood and proffer my views on what kind of leadership Zimbabweans need.It is very clear to all of …

Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 21:13hrs | | by Vince Musewe

The curse of foreign aid

Foreign aid, by design or accident, has unfortunately become the most powerful tool which certain western governments continue to use to keep Africa a begging continent.In his book titled The Great Escape, Angus Deaton, an expert on global…

Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 05:08hrs | 12 | by Vince Musewe

Bounds of Possibility

Predatory politics and the challenges of creating a developmental State in Zimbabwe  is my unpublished work which deals with:Creating a new narrative Role of State in development From indeginisation to empowerment Private enterprise a…

Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 06:55hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Young idiots

When our youths in politics parrot the yesteryear dreams of the old as their hope for a better future then you know you are in trouble. Political slogans are dead.When the young cannot find the audacity  to converge amongst themselves…

Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 12:35hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

A case for independent MPs and councillors

I am not at all surprised at the furore against Fadzayi Mahere bid as an independent MP candidate for 2018. Paradigm shifts are caused by individuals who dare to act and we need more of that.The typical response is that of resistance to ch…

Published: 30 Jun 2017 at 21:44hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe back to quasi fiscal activities

The announcement by Patrick Chinamasa that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is taking over mining activities in Marange is one of the many signs that the Reserve Bank is back to its shenanigans of the past.The RBZ during that period ran quasi …

Published: 31 May 2017 at 18:01hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Electoral reforms are not a luxury but critical

"One thing that opposition parties must understand is that continuously bombarding people with messages of ZANUPF rigging and its refusal to implement electoral reforms actually works to the advantage of ZANUPF because it only serves to de…

Published: 22 May 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Vince Musewe

In Zimbabwe we are all queueing to withdraw hard cash

On the issue of liquidityCrises in any form are an opportunity for new paradigms to emerge.In Zimbabwe we are all queueing to withdraw hard cash of an estimated $300m according to private sector and $900m as recently  estimated by the…

Published: 17 Apr 2017 at 14:56hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

On independence - black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed

If we look deeper and further we shall be shocked that to this day the black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed in his own country. On the social front the quality of life remains sub standard in general. On the political fron…

Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 12:38hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Reality disruption

I am not too confident that the current crop of politicians have the mental models needed to transform Zimbabwe. I have not heard about a radical transformation of the systems we currently have in order to deliver a new Zimbabwe that lives…

Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 19:02hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Like sheep rushing to the slaughter

Election fever has caught on. There is a tangible expectation in the air for 2018 elections and it appears reforms have all been but forgotten. Rush to register! Says the endless banners. Register with who and for what is my question. &nbs…

Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 19:00hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Cry Zimbabwe cry

When money becomes the national God Quote by Denis Diderot In any country where talent and virtue produce no advancement, money will be the national god. Its inhabitants will either have to possess money or make others believe that they do…

Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 08:39hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Wilbert Mukori's aka Nomusa Garikai's small mind

For time immemorial Wilbert Mukori aka Nomusa Garikai has focused his now innosiating drivel on reforms chete chete . In his latest shot he again chooses to be selective on what he wants  to read in order to excite his one track small…

Published: 16 Feb 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Cheaper broadband coming to Zimbabwe!

Cheaper and accessible broadband a real possibility "The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude to the problem" - Captain Jack Sparrow Imagine a Zimbabwe where 90% of the population can afford and have access cheaper inte…

Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 07:18hrs | | by Vince Musewe

An appeal to Zimbabwe's war veterans

If there is any time that requires that same spirit that drove you into to the bush it is now. This is not time to claim monies or material benefits from those who do not respect your sacrifices and have taken advantage of your suffering. …

Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 10:13hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

Zimbabwe after Mugabe

"And if it is a despot you should dethrone, see first that his throne erected within you is destroyed." Kahlil Gibran-The ProphetThe time will come for us to rise, we must create a new Zimbabwe and that needs us to re-imagine Zimbabwe at s…

Published: 11 Nov 2016 at 09:03hrs | | by Vince Musewe

The folly of rushing to elections without fundamental reforms

"An entrenched political regime can never be transformative in nature but commonly seeks to retain the advantage of power at all costs."History has shown us that a majority can indeed get things fantastically wrong. Going for elections wit…

Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 07:02hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Zimbabwe's looting machine

The curse of Africa's resources has become the blessing of the liberation struggle predatory class in partnership with the military and foreign predators.Investigations Correspondent at the Financial Times, Tim Burgis has published a book …

Published: 27 Oct 2016 at 13:13hrs | 2 | by Vince Musewe

Time to change the game

"Those who caused yesterday's pains do not have power over tomorrow's potentials" Mike Murdoch.I am rather disappointed at the amount of despondency out there. It appears to me many Zimbabweans out there have resigned themselves to a conti…

Published: 21 Oct 2016 at 08:55hrs | | by Vince Musewe

The NTA is a misunderstood opportunity

"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." American ConstitutionIt has be…

Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

Why citizens' movements matter

Zimbabwean citizens must now wake up and realise that they can no longer outsource the creation of a future they desire to old tired politicians who can hardly imagine the great Zimbabwe we see.My ward is Highfield East in Harare, I last s…

Published: 06 Oct 2016 at 17:33hrs | | by Vince Musewe

ZANU (PF) reforms a pipe dream

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Mark TwainAccording to a recent note issued by the African Development Bank, "Zimbabwe continues to experience a decline in economic growth which …

Published: 01 Oct 2016 at 09:37hrs | | by Vince Musewe

The West cannot tell Zimbabwe what to do

The very nations who underdeveloped Africa or their agents must not come here to us as if they are the only ones with economic solutions for the problems we face. We as Zimbabweans will implement our own informed economic development solut…

Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 18:47hrs | | by Vince Musewe

The West cannot tell us what to do

The very nations who underdeveloped Africa or their agents must not come here to us as if they are the only ones with economic solutions for the problems we face. We as Zimbabweans will implement our own informed economic development solut…

Published: 15 Sep 2016 at 09:30hrs | | by Vince Musewe

The ZANU (PF) kleptocracy will never reform voluntarily

"All political lives unless they are cut off mid-stream at happy junctures always end in failure because that is the nature of politics and of human affairs" Enoch Powell. I said it more than a year ago that it would be naÃ¯ve for us to th…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 11:05hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Freedom now!

Political power without responsibility and principled leadership and is dangerous. Absolute power corrupts absolutely while absolute poverty disempowers absolutely.Zimbabwe is poised for fantastic state failure as the international communi…

Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 09:57hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Zimbabwe's race to the bottom accelerates

"Falsehood and favouritism has long dominated political strategy. Most politicians use rhetoric, half-truths, glittering generalities and the sin of omission, biased framing, and other types of deception (to counteract and discredit the em…

Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 10:46hrs | 3 | by Vince Musewe

Will protests bring the change we seek?

"There is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, more dangerous to manage than the creation of a new system. The innovator has the enmity of all who profit by the preservation of the old system and only lukewarm defender…

Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 10:42hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Key conditions for Zimbabwe's economic reconstruction

"The problems we face can never be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them" (Albert Einstein)As PDP we will continue the think ahead and proffer solutions in order to revive our economy, create jobs and allevia…

Published: 17 Aug 2016 at 08:52hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

Evan Mawarire where are you?

"Leadership to me, is really about being in a position to face the same risk and take the same bold steps that you expect those who choose to follow you to mirror"I was watching a video on youtube the other day on how to start a movement. …

Published: 14 Aug 2016 at 16:47hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

Private enterprise is key to our future growth

"We owe it to all the peoples of the sub-continent to ensure that they see us not merely as good leaders waxing lyrical about our development, but as front commanders in the blast furnaces of labour, productive investments and visible chan…

Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 13:31hrs | | by Vince Musewe

#FreeWarVetsNow

"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it." Mark TwainAfter hearing the news of the two war vets who are now being incarcerated by the Mugabe regime for demanding freedom, I went to bed and gave my…

Published: 29 Jul 2016 at 08:18hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

British colonial welfare mentality to Zimbabwe must stop

I thoroughly detest any insinuation by those that come from the West that we in Zimbabwe are a helpless society only in continual need of their largesse and that they have the "solutions" to our problems. That is utter nonsense and we must…

Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 11:12hrs | | by Vince Musewe

#FreeLyndaNow

Friday the 22nd of July was a new experience for me. I had never been to Mbare courts until then where I briefly attended Lynda Tsungie Masarira court case. I have had the opportunity of talking to Lynda earlier on this year as we both tra…

Published: 24 Jul 2016 at 17:58hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

The case for a National Transitional Authority (NTA) in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is currently facing significant challenges. Never in the history of the country have political, economic and social crises converged with such devastating consequences for the population.The country's economy suffers from sluggish…

Published: 21 Jul 2016 at 15:06hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

What next Zimbabwe?

No more comfort of opinion without active participation in creating the change we want to see.For a while now, I have been at pains to articulate to Zimbabweans that we are the ones responsible for creating the circumstances which we now f…

Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 17:50hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

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