ZAPU secretary for transport challenges Zanu-PF and Joram Gumbo

ZAPU as a national party through its secretary for transport challenges Zanu and its minister of transport and infrastructure Joram Gumbo.Zanu is accused of failing to govern resulting to underdevelopment and poor infrastructure countrywide.

Zimbabwe is now one of the underdeveloped countries because of improper governance by Zanu regime.

High ways/national roads which links Zimbabwe with neighbouring countries are congested and there are huge numbers of accidents recorded there because the roads are narrow. Most of those roads are one way roads , there are no two lane drives to allow accommodate low and fast on coming traffic. It is difficult for motorists to overtake in such areas because roads are not clear, there are trees nearby.

Regional roads which link regions for example Southern-  Northern regions and Secondary roads which link centres form a dependable network for movement of gods and passengers are not good and this causes fatal accidents.

Tertiary Feeder Roads link rural areas with urban areas, health facilities,schools and government offices. These roads are managed by DDF and RDC .Most of those roads are not in good condition and due to failure of Zinara,Minister of Roads and Infrastructure and Zanu to construct roads,people in these areas use their shovels and other tools to try maintain the roads.The motorists suffer a lot to drive in those areas especially during rain season.

NRZ as a government parastatal is failing to provide public service.The electrified section was cut off In 2008 due to power shortages and there is no electric train which link Zimbabwe with neighbouring countries such  as Botswana, Mozambique and South Africa.

Air transport, if we can discuss on some of 3 main international airports-Harare international airport is the largest Zimbabwe's airport which saves as base of air Zimbabwe but sad and amazing story is that the airport has few major airlines because of decline in tourism and political conflicts caused by the ruling government. Harare airport is carrying more than 1;7million passengers per annum.

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo which is in Bulawayo is carrying about 1;2 million passengers per annum and it is a gateway to historical monuments and tourist resort areas such as Matobo hills and Khami ruins.It is also next cultural city whereby the Mthwakazi people celebrate their annual cultural events like umgubho kaMzilikazi.

Victoria falls airport located in Matabeleland north is good for tourism and industry. It operates for 12hours.The airport can carry about 1.7 million passengers per annum and offers other services such as air craft parking, cargo passenger loading, fuelling, weather information, restaurants, banking facilities, tour operators.

This is what ZAPU will do when in power to improve transport sector and to create employment for the civilians

1.High ways/ national roads would be upgraded and changed to freeways with two-way drive lines to reduce accidents and traffic congestion.

2. Regional roads and secondary roads are going to be well revamped so that there is safety In movement of both goods and people

3. Road signs would be applied where applicable In yellow, white and black paint

4. Railway lines would be constructed, an electrified section and an electrified train would be used and sanitation would be improved in trains by introducing flash toilets.This will reduce risks of contaminating diseases which can cause sickness.

5. In airports, landing grounds will be improved so that the planes leave and land easily without disturbances.

6. Pipelines to transport petroleum are going to be always in good condition.

7. Navigation in Lake Kariba would be improved so that there is safety and to attract a lot of tourists.

ZAPU will implement all those things through devolution of power system of governance.Devolution of power will make sure that people are employed based on where are they coming from. This will allow people to benefit from their environment and resources.